How to make a bracelet using square tile beads - jewellery making tutorial
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How to make a bracelet using square tile beads - jewellery making tutorial
Designed by: Paula Banaszak
Difficulty: Intermediate
Together with Paula Banaszak, we invite you to a jewellery making tutorial, in which we will show you how to make a remarkable bracelet from several types of glass beads. Shades of purple have been used in this design, however feel free to choose your preferred colours. Get inspired and create your own versions of the lavender bracelet. Let's stitch!
You will need:
*Matubo SuperDuo ™ beads 2x5mm
*Preciosa square tile beads 6mm - Miyuki Square Tila 5x5mm make a good substitute
*Size 15/0 seed beads (15/0)
*Size 11/0 seed beads (11/0)
*Lobster Clasp
*Jump ring 8mm
*Beading Thread or monofilment
*Needle
*Scissors
Remember that our tutorials are mainly designed to teach you technique and bring inspiration, so your jewellery doesn't have to look exactly like the one in the tutorial. Don't be afraid to experiment with shapes and colours.
Please note that the colours for the products illustrated in the image above may not match the 'Products List'.
Step 1
Cut 2 metres of thread and thread on 4 x Toho 11/0 (TR11), 1 x SuperDuo (SD), 4 x Toho 11/0 (TR 11)
Step 2
We add a jump ring (you can put it on later, but putting it on at this point will not put you at risk of breaking the thread)
Step 3
We pass through all the beads again, forming a circle. We tie the ends of the thread, forming a knot.
Step 4
We pass through the beads, hiding knots in them. We aim for an SD bead.
Step 5
We pass through the SuperDuo, then pass the thread through the second eyelet.
Step 6
We put on 4 x TR11, 1 x Tile, 4 x TR11.
Step 7
We pass through the SD to form a circle.
Step 8
Again, we pass through all the beads.
Step 9
We pass through the next beads so that our needle comes out of the Tile bead.
Step 10
We add 3 x TR11 and pass through the tile bead hole. We do the same on the other side of the bead.
Step 11
We pass through the added beads again. The needle comes out of the Tile bead.
Step 12
We add 1 x SD,1 x Tile,1 x SD, we pass through the Tile bead. Then we pass through all the added beads again. The needle comes out of the Tile bead.
Step 13
We repeat steps 10 and 11.
Step 14
We repeat step 12.
Step 15
We repeat these three steps (10,11,12) until we get the preferred length.
Step 16
Once we have a certain length, we prepare a second jump ring and attach your lobster clasp.
Step 17
We add 4 x TR11, 1 x SD, 4 x TR11 and thread through the opposite hole of the Tile bead. We form a circle. We pass through all the beads again. The needle comes out of the SuperDuo bead.
Step 18
We go to the upper hole of the SD bead.
Step 19
We add 8 x TR11 and the jump ring with the clasp. We pass through the SD, forming a circle. We pass through all the beads again. The thread comes out of the SuperDuo.
Step 20
We pass to the bottom hole of the SD, and then through the beads as in the photo.
Step 21
We add 1 x TR11 and enter the upper SD hole.
Step 22
We add 1 x SD and pass through the middle TR11, as in the photo.
Step 23
We add another SD, sticking in the SD lying next to it. As in the photo.
Step 24
We pass through the lower hole.
Step 25
We pass through the beads.
Step 26
We add 1 x TR15, and thread into the upper hole of the SD.
Step 27
We pass through the next beads as in the photos.
Step 28
We pass the needle so that it comes out of the middle bead TR11, and we add the SD.
Step 29
We pass through the next beads so that the thread comes out of the middle bead.
Step 30
We add SD.
Step 31
We pass through the next beads, so that the thread comes out of the left SD bead. As in the photo.
Step 32
Then we go to the upper hole, add 1 x TR15 and thread into the upper SD hole on the right side.
Step 33
We pass through the next beads, so as to start another addition of SuperDuo and TR15.
Step 34
We repeat steps 28-33, complementing the remaining edges of the bracelet. When adding the last TR15 bead, our thread must come out of the top hole of the last SD bead.
We pass through the next beads, as shown in the pictures below.
Step 35
We add 1 x TR11, passing through 2 x TR11 beads, as in the photo.
Step 36
We move on to the other side of the bracelet.
Step 37
We repeat step 21-34.
Step 38
We pass through the next beads to the place from which the beginning of the thread protrudes. We tie the ends of the thread on the knot and pass through the beads- we hide it. We cut the excess thread.
Step 39
The other end of the thread is also hidden in beads and cut off.
Step 40
Your bracelet is ready. It will be slightly wavy so you can stretch it out slightly. We would love to see your designs in our Facebook group, so feel free to share :)
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