The Tila Path Bracelet Tutorial

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This is PotomacBeads tutorial demonstrating how to make our "Tila Path" bracelet using Miyuki Tila beads, 11/0 seed beads, and crystals.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

The Tila Path Bracelet Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki Tila beads (Opaque Cobalt used in the tutorial)
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 seed beads (mixed blues)
  • Swarovski bicone crystals
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006)
  • English beading needles (size 10)
  • A stop bead (size 6/0 or 8/0 in a contrasting color)
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Cut about 3 feet of beading thread and attach a stop bead.
    Start Beading: Add a Tila bead, bringing it down to the stop bead. Sew through the bead in alternating directions to secure it.
    Continue Adding Tila Beads: Follow the diagonal stitch pattern, adding Tila beads to form a zigzag pathway.
    Adding Fringes: After completing the bracelet's length, start adding fringes by sewing a seed bead, a crystal, and another seed bead, looping back to create a fringe effect.
    Finishing: Continue adding fringes along the bracelet, securing the thread and trimming any excess.

    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?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    This is PotomacBeads tutorial demonstrating how to make our "Tila Path" bracelet using Miyuki Tila beads, 11/0 seed beads, and crystals.

    Designer's Material List

    The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
  • Miyuki Tila beads (Opaque Cobalt used in the tutorial)
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 seed beads (mixed blues)
  • Swarovski bicone crystals
  • Wildfire beading thread (0.006)
  • English beading needles (size 10)
  • A stop bead (size 6/0 or 8/0 in a contrasting color)
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Materials: Cut about 3 feet of beading thread and attach a stop bead.
    Start Beading: Add a Tila bead, bringing it down to the stop bead. Sew through the bead in alternating directions to secure it.
    Continue Adding Tila Beads: Follow the diagonal stitch pattern, adding Tila beads to form a zigzag pathway.
    Adding Fringes: After completing the bracelet's length, start adding fringes by sewing a seed bead, a crystal, and another seed bead, looping back to create a fringe effect.
    Finishing: Continue adding fringes along the bracelet, securing the thread and trimming any excess.