Materials:
HTL-592: Antique Ivory Pearl Ceylon Miyuki Half Tila - 1 tube
HTL-401F: Matte Black Miyuki Half Tila - 1 tube
11-2040: 11/0 Matte Metallic Brick Red Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
CF015.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .015 Clear - 4 feet
190-302-S: Crimp Tubes 2mm Sterling Silver - 2 pieces
192-537-S: Silver Plated Crimp Covers 4mm - 2 pieces
194-012-S: 16mm Silver Triskele Button - 1 piece
AX-0001: Glitter Line Side Cutters
AX-0002: Glitter Line Chain Nose Pliers
1. Begin with 3ft of C-flex beading wire. Add approximately 30 size 11/0 seed beads and bring them to the center of the wire.
2. Pick up one Half Tila (HTL) and string one end of the beading wire through each hole. This will form a U shape with the 11/0 seed beads already on the C-Flex.
3. Make sure the beads are centered on the wire and that the loop of 11/0s fits over the button you have chosen. String two more 11/0 seed beads, one on each strand of wire.
4. Add another HTL, two more 11/0s (one on each side) and another HTL.
5. Cinch all the beads towards the loop.
6. Continue to add beads in this way.
7. When you are close to the center point of the bracelet (about 40-45 HTL beads depending on wrist size) be sure to check the length.
8. Once the center point is reached switch to the second color of HTL beads.
9. Continue as before with second HTL color.
10. When the second half of the bracelet is even with the first, add two more 11/0 seed beads and two crimp beads (one on each wire).
11. Using the upper wire string on five 11/0 seed beads, the button. Then pass through the crimp bead on the lower wire forming a loop.
12. Still using the upper wire pass through the crimp bead, 11/0 and one HTL on the lower wire forming a loop. Do the same with the lower wire crossing it through the button, seed beads, crimp, 11/0 and one HTL.
13. Pull both wires to tighten. If using crimp covers leave a little extra space.
14. Flatten both crimps and then trim off extra wire.
15. Put crimp covers over crimp beads and close.
16. Enjoy! Try different colors and patterns or experiment with a triple or quadruple wrap.
For illustrated crimping instructions visit our page on crimping techniques.
Other colorways:
Blossom
Materials:
HTL-188: Metallic Purple Gold Iris Miyuki Half Tila - 1 tube
HTL-414: Opaque Cobalt Miyuki Half Tila - 1 tube
11-4247: 11/0 Duracoat S/L Dyed Peony Pink Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
CF015.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .015 Clear - 4 feet
190-302-G: Crimp 2x2mm Gold Filled - 2 pieces
192-537-G: Gold Plated Crimp Covers 4mm - 2 pieces
194-001-G: 16mm Gold Apple Blossom Button - 1 piece
Iris
Materials:
HTL-1867: Opaque Dark Orchid Luster Miyuki Half Tila - 1 tube
HTL-2035: Matte Metallic Khaki Iris Miyuki Half Tila - 1 tube
11-1899: 11/0 Opaque Eggplant Luster Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
CF015.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .015 Clear - 4 feet
192-536-AB: Antique Brass Crimp Bead 2mm - 2 pieces
192-537-AB: Antique Brass Crimp Covers 4mm - 2 pieces
194-007-AB: 17mm Antique Brass Amor Button - 1 piece
Scarab
Materials:
HTL-401FR: Matte Black AB Miyuki Half Tila - 1 tube
HTL-412: Opaque Turquoise Green Miyuki Half Tila - 1 tube
11-2449: 11/0 Tr Tea Berry Gold Iris Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
CF015.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .015 Clear - 4 feet
190-302-G: Crimp 2x2mm Gold Filled - 2 pieces
192-537-G: Gold Plated Crimp Covers 4mm - 2 pieces
194-015-G: 16mm Gold Bamboo Button - 1 piece
Cactus
Materials:
HTL-134FR: Matte Tr Dark Topaz AB Miyuki Half Tila - 1 tube
HTL-4507: Tr Green Picasso Miyuki Half Tila - 1 tube
11-2316: 11/0 Matte Opaque Lime Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
CF015.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .015 Clear - 4 feet
192-536-AC: Antique Copper Crimp Beads 2mm - 2 pieces
192-537-AC: Antique Copper Crimp Covers 4mm - 2 pieces
194-008-AC: 15mm Antique Copper Tree of Life Button - 1 piece
Zebra
Materials:
HTL-592: Antique Ivory Pearl Ceylon Miyuki Half Tila - 1 tube
HTL-401F: Matte Black Miyuki Half Tila - 1 tube
11-2040: 11/0 Matte Metallic Brick Red Miyuki Seed Bead - 1 tube
CF015.10 CLR: C-Flex Beading Wire .015 Clear - 4 feet
190-302-S: Crimp Tubes 2mm Sterling Silver - 2 pieces
192-537-S: Silver Plated Crimp Covers 4mm - 2 pieces
194-012-S: 16mm Silver Triskele Button - 1 piece