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Dropping Tilas Tutorial

Dropping Tilas class from PotomacBeads. This project (bracelet) uses Miyuki seed beads, Miyuki tilas, and Miyuki drops, plus your choice of beading thread.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Dropping Tilas Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials: •Miyuki Tila Beads - Khaki Iris •Miyuki Drops - Blue Iris •Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze •Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Green

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Thread your needle with Wildfire beading thread, using two needles at each end.
Start by adding a Miyuki tila bead to the center of your thread, followed by three 11/0 seed beads on one side using one needle.
Pass the other needle through the beads in the opposite direction to secure them atop the tila bead.
Continue adding tila beads and seed beads in this alternating pattern, ensuring to pass through both holes of the tila beads.
Once the desired bracelet length is achieved, begin adding fringe using Miyuki drops. Add a drop by threading a Delica 11/0, a Miyuki drop, and another Delica 11/0 on one side, then secure it by passing through the adjacent tila bead.
Zigzag through the bracelet, adding drops on each side to create a beautiful fringe effect.
Finish by attaching an amethyst bead as the clasp, ensuring your bracelet is secure.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
  • Thread Zap II
  • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
  • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
  • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Dropping Tilas Tutorial
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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Item Description

Dropping Tilas class from PotomacBeads. This project (bracelet) uses Miyuki seed beads, Miyuki tilas, and Miyuki drops, plus your choice of beading thread.

Designer's Material List

The designer's suggested colors & materials: •Miyuki Tila Beads - Khaki Iris •Miyuki Drops - Blue Iris •Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Matte Metallic Dark Bronze •Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Opaque Green

Project Steps

Thread your needle with Wildfire beading thread, using two needles at each end.
Start by adding a Miyuki tila bead to the center of your thread, followed by three 11/0 seed beads on one side using one needle.
Pass the other needle through the beads in the opposite direction to secure them atop the tila bead.
Continue adding tila beads and seed beads in this alternating pattern, ensuring to pass through both holes of the tila beads.
Once the desired bracelet length is achieved, begin adding fringe using Miyuki drops. Add a drop by threading a Delica 11/0, a Miyuki drop, and another Delica 11/0 on one side, then secure it by passing through the adjacent tila bead.
Zigzag through the bracelet, adding drops on each side to create a beautiful fringe effect.
Finish by attaching an amethyst bead as the clasp, ensuring your bracelet is secure.