Learn how to bead weave this dimensional Tila Crystal Box bracelet! The tutorial includes over 100 detailed colored photos, a material list and step-by-step instructions on how to make this 1/2" wide by 7" long bronze and lavender bracelet and beaded tila clasp. Knowledge of Bead Netting and Ladder stitch will be helpful but not necessary. Knowledge of how to add thread to your work and tie half-hitch knots will be necessary. This PDF is 13 pages and about 990 KB in size.
You will need:
-48 of 4MM bi-cone crystal or glass beads, Lavender or Violet. When choosing these beads, make sure to look at them in natural light as artificial light (florescent and incandescent) will turn them a bluish color. Using Swarovski crystals will produce more symmetrical boxes, however; I did not use Swarovski crystals in mine.
-58 Tila beads, Metallic Bronze # TL-457D
-6 grams size 11/0 Miyuki Rounds, Metallic Bronze #11-457 . This should be a close match to the tilas.
-4 grams size 15/0 Miyuki Rounds, Silver Lined Violet/Purple #15-574, #15-26 OR #15-30 . I also tried a darker silver lined purple which works great too but the above is easier to find.
-Size 12 beading sharp needle (shorter beading needle) STRONGLY recommended!
-Adobe Reader on your computer that you you can download from www.adobe.com at no cost
If you have any problems with this, please contact me and I will be happy to walk you through anything you need help with. Feel free to sell your creations and I would love to see what combinations you come up with!
Tutorial not to be resold.