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Geometric Drift Bracelet Tutorial

Create the Geometric Drift Bracelet, a structured and stylish design that uses a mix of liquid silver beads, tublet beads, and Miyuki seed beads to form repeating triangle motifs that resemble metallic bow ties. This tutorial introduces techniques for joining metal components with bead weaving and layering to create a dimensional, geometric effect. You'll work with DragonThread, 8/0 and 15/0 seed beads, and liquid silver tubes, combining textures for a sleek modern look. Learn to create clean thread paths, reinforce joins, and add clasps securely. Personalize your bracelet with bead colors or swap in bugle beads to match your style.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Geometric Drift Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Athenacast Liquid Silver Straight Tubes 10mm - Premium Real Pure Silver Plating, 36 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black AB 8/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~1 Gram
  • Tubelet Beads - Pastel Petrol, 36 Beads
  • Claspgarten Infinite Box Push Clasp for cabochons 10mm | 12mm | 1-Strand | Real Silver Plated, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochons - Pastel Petrol 10mm, 1 Piece
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Start the Connector: Thread a liquid silver bead, a 15/0 seed bead, and another liquid silver onto your thread. Loop through the silver beads again, skipping the 15/0, to form a connector loop. Form the Base Triangle: Add: 8/0 seed bead – liquid silver – 8/0 – liquid silver – 8/0 – liquid silver. Pass back through the starting 8/0 to create a triangle shape. Add Tublet Triangle: In each 8/0 corner, add: 15/0 – tublet – 15/0, skipping the silver bead and passing to the next 8/0. Repeat three times around the triangle. Reinforce the Tublet Center: Weave through the tublet and 15/0 pairs. Add one extra 15/0 between each tublet to close the inner triangle tightly. Start a New Segment: After exiting an 8/0, add a new triangle using three liquid silver beads and two 8/0s between. Pass through the previous 8/0 to form the triangle, then repeat the tublet-adding process. Link Segments: Use the same silver-and-15/0 connector loop between triangle sections to maintain structure and flexibility. Attach the Clasp: Add three 15/0s, then the clasp loop, followed by three more 15/0s. Reinforce the clasp loop multiple times through the seed beads. Secure the Thread: Pass the thread under a bridge thread, make a double knot, and weave through a few more beads. Trim the thread close to the beadwork using a thread burner. Repeat for the Other End: Add the final triangle, secure it, and attach the second clasp using the same technique.

    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"
    Geometric Drift Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Create the Geometric Drift Bracelet, a structured and stylish design that uses a mix of liquid silver beads, tublet beads, and Miyuki seed beads to form repeating triangle motifs that resemble metallic bow ties. This tutorial introduces techniques for joining metal components with bead weaving and layering to create a dimensional, geometric effect. You'll work with DragonThread, 8/0 and 15/0 seed beads, and liquid silver tubes, combining textures for a sleek modern look. Learn to create clean thread paths, reinforce joins, and add clasps securely. Personalize your bracelet with bead colors or swap in bugle beads to match your style.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Athenacast Liquid Silver Straight Tubes 10mm - Premium Real Pure Silver Plating, 36 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Matte Black AB 8/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 15/0, ~1 Gram
  • Tubelet Beads - Pastel Petrol, 36 Beads
  • Claspgarten Infinite Box Push Clasp for cabochons 10mm | 12mm | 1-Strand | Real Silver Plated, 1 Piece
  • Czech Cabochons - Pastel Petrol 10mm, 1 Piece
  • Project Steps

    Start the Connector: Thread a liquid silver bead, a 15/0 seed bead, and another liquid silver onto your thread. Loop through the silver beads again, skipping the 15/0, to form a connector loop. Form the Base Triangle: Add: 8/0 seed bead – liquid silver – 8/0 – liquid silver – 8/0 – liquid silver. Pass back through the starting 8/0 to create a triangle shape. Add Tublet Triangle: In each 8/0 corner, add: 15/0 – tublet – 15/0, skipping the silver bead and passing to the next 8/0. Repeat three times around the triangle. Reinforce the Tublet Center: Weave through the tublet and 15/0 pairs. Add one extra 15/0 between each tublet to close the inner triangle tightly. Start a New Segment: After exiting an 8/0, add a new triangle using three liquid silver beads and two 8/0s between. Pass through the previous 8/0 to form the triangle, then repeat the tublet-adding process. Link Segments: Use the same silver-and-15/0 connector loop between triangle sections to maintain structure and flexibility. Attach the Clasp: Add three 15/0s, then the clasp loop, followed by three more 15/0s. Reinforce the clasp loop multiple times through the seed beads. Secure the Thread: Pass the thread under a bridge thread, make a double knot, and weave through a few more beads. Trim the thread close to the beadwork using a thread burner. Repeat for the Other End: Add the final triangle, secure it, and attach the second clasp using the same technique.