Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet

Materials:
TL-599: Miyuki Tila Bead Opaque Antique Rose Luster (A) - 1 tube
11-318: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Berry Gold Luster (A) - 1 tube
TL-417L/FR: Miyuki Tila Bead Matte Opaque Periwinkle AB (B) - 1 tube
11-2601: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Sparkling Antique Rose Lined Crystal (B) - 1 tube
CZF-0085: Czech 3mm Fire Polished Transparent Sapphire - 2 strands
MNT-18: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Rose - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package
505-017: Rainbow Embroidery Bird Scissor


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Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

1. Cut a four foot length of Miyuki nylon beading thread (MNT). In an alternating pattern string twelve Miyuki 11/0 seed beads starting with 11/0 color B and ending with 11/0 color A.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

2. Pass back through all 11/0 beads to form a ring, leaving an eight inch tail.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

3. Pass through a second time and exit 11/0 color B (the first bead strung in step 1).

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

4. String one Miyuki Tila bead (TL) in color B, one 11/0 in color B, one 3mm Czech Fire Polished bead (CZF), and one 11/0 in color B.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

5. Turn and pass down through the second hole of the TL. Working clockwise, skip over one 11/0 (color A) in the ring and pass through the next 11/0 (color B).

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

6. Repeat step 4.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

7. Repeat step 5.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

8. Continue in this way, repeating steps 4 and 5 until there are six TL beads in color B. Exit the 11/0 (color B) as in step 3.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

9. Pass through the TL, 11/0, and CZF beads added in step 4. Working clockwise, continue through the next two 11/0 beads in the ring, exiting 11/0 color A.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

10. String one TL (color A), one 11/0 (color A), one CZF, and one 11/0 (color A)

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

11. Turn and pass down through the second hole of the TL. Working clockwise, skip over one 11/0 (color B) in the ring and pass through the next 11/0 (color A).

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

12. Continue in this way repeating steps 10 and 11 until there are six TL beads in color A. Exit the 11/0 (color A) as in step 9.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

13. Continue up through the next TL (added in step 10).

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

14. Working counterclockwise pass down through the TL (color B) to the left. Turn and pass up through the second hole of this TL.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

15. Continue down through the next TL (color A) to the left (sitting slightly in front of where the thread is exiting). Turn and pass up through the second hole of this TL.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

16. Repeat steps 14 and 15, joining the two layers of TL beads together.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

17. Continue in this way until all TL beads are joined together. Exit the TL (color A) as in step 13.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

18. Reinforce this set of beads by passing through the 11/0, CZF, 11/0, and both sides of the the TL bead. Continue through one 11/0 and exit the CZF at the top of the set.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

19. Switch the needle to the tail end of the thread.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

20. Working counterclockwise, pass through one 11/0 (color A) in the center ring. Continue up through the TL and 11/0 in this set of beads (opposite the previous working thread).

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

21. Reinforce this set of beads by passing through the CZF, 11/0, and both sides of the the TL bead. Continue through one 11/0 and exit the CZF.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

22. String thirty-seven 11/0 beads in color B.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

23. Pass back through the CZF to form a loop and continue through all the beads again to reinforce. Exit the CZF, this forms the loop for the beaded clasp.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

24. Reinforce this set of beads and exit the TL at the center ring. Continue counterclockwise through the next five 11/0 beads in the ring. Trim excess thread from the center ring only. This completes the first beaded circle and clasp loop.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

25. Repeat steps 1-21 to make a second beaded circle.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

26. Weave in the thread on one side of the beaded circle by passing down through the 11/0 and TL (directly below where the thread is exiting). Continue around the center ring of 11/0 beads to secure thread. Trim excess thread from the center ring only.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

27. Working on the first beaded circle pick up the remaining thread tail (exiting the CZF opposite the clasp loop) and string one 11/0 in color B.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

28. Pass through the CZF bead on the second beaded circle (opposite the thread tail). String one 11/0 in color B and loop back into the CZF bead on the first beaded circle.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

29. Continue through the next 11/0 and CZF. Turn right and pass through this set of beads to reinforce. Exit the CZF and turn left, passing through the next 11/0.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

30. Pass down through the CZF to left and continue through this set of beads to reinforce, exiting the TL at the center ring.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

31. Continue around the center ring of 11/0 beads to secure thread and trim.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

32. Repeat steps 1-21 to make a third beaded circle.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

33. Join the new circle to the bracelet by following steps 27-31.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

34. Continue in this way, attaching the beaded circles together until there are six total. This will make a finished bracelet approximately 7.75 inches in length.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

35. The last beaded circle will form the clasp. It will be slightly smaller with five sets of beads instead of six. In an alternating pattern string ten Miyuki 11/0 seed beads starting with 11/0 color A and ending with 11/0 color B.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

36. Pass back through all 11/0 beads to form a ring. Pass through a second time and exit 11/0 color A (the first bead strung in step 35).

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

37. Repeat steps 4 and 5 with TL and 11/0 color A beads until there are five TL beads around the ring.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

38. Pass through the first set of beads added in step 37. Working clockwise, continue through the next two 11/0 beads in the ring, exiting 11/0 color B.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

39. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add TL and 11/0 beads in color B.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

40. Repeat steps 13-17 to join the two layers of TL beads.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

41. Pass down through TL (color B) and continue through 11/0 (color B) in the center ring.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

42. String one CZF. Moving from right to left, pass through 11/0 (color A) directly across the ring from the 11/0 just exited. Continue through the next 11/0 in the ring (color B).

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

43. Pass through the CZF added in step 42. Moving from right to left, continue through the two 11/0 beads directly across the ring from the two just exited.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

44. Repeat step 42 and continue back through the CZF.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

45. String ten 11/0 beads in color B.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

46. Pass through the CZF bead at the end of the last beaded circle. String ten 11/0 beads in color B.

Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Instructions

47. Pass through the CZF bead in the center of the beaded clasp to form a loop. Pass through all of the beads again to reinforce. Exit the CZF bead on the last beaded circle.

Miyuki Tila Kaleidoscope Bracelet Instructions

48. Reinforce the set of beads to the left, exiting the CZF bead.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

49. Turn and pass down through the 11/0 and TL to the left. Continue around the center ring of 11/0 beads to secure. Trim excess thread.

Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions

50. Sew in and trim any remaining thread tails.

51. Bracelet can also be worn on reverse side!


Tila Circle Bracelet Instructions


Crackle
Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Crackle

Materials:
TL-462: Miyuki Tila Bead Metallic Gold Iris (A) - 1 tube
11-4483: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Opaque Azure (A) - 1 tube
TL-2311: Miyuki Tila Bead Matte Opaque Canary (B) - 1 tube
11-4468: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Opaque Pansy (B) - 1 tube
CZF-0090: Czech 3mm Fire Polished Purple Iris - 2 strands
MNT-05: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Gold - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package


Firecracker
Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Firecracker

Materials:
TL-2040: Miyuki Tila Bead Matte Metallic Brick Red (A) - 1 tube
11-402: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead White (A) - 1 tube
TL-420: Miyuki Tila Bead White Pearl Ceylon (B) - 1 tube
11-4513: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Opaque Red Picasso (B) - 1 tube
CZF-0001: Czech 3mm Fire Polished Black - 2 strands
MNT-08: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Red - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package


Glitter
Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Glitter

Materials:
TL-599: Miyuki Tila Bead Opaque Antique Rose Luster (A) - 1 tube
11-318: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Berry Gold Luster (A) - 1 tube
TL-417L/FR: Miyuki Tila Bead Matte Opaque Periwinkle AB (B) - 1 tube
11-2601: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Sparkling Antique Rose Lined Crystal (B) - 1 tube
CZF-0085: Czech 3mm Fire Polished Transparent Sapphire - 2 strands
MNT-18: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Rose - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package


Silver Dragon
Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Silver Dragon

Materials:
TL-412: Miyuki Tila Bead Opaque Turquoise Green (A) - 1 tube
11-2440: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Transparent Gray Rainbow Luster (A) - 1 tube
TL-190: Miyuki Tila Bead Nickel Plated (B) - 1 tube
11-2029: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Opaque Turquoise Blue Luster (B) - 1 tube
CZF-0013: Czech 3mm Fire Polished Silver - 2 strands
MNT-03: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Silver - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package


Snowflake
Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Snowflake

Materials:
TL-486: Miyuki Tila Bead Ivory Pearl Ceylon AB (A) - 1 tube
11-2442: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Crystal Ivory Gold Luster (A) - 1 tube
TL-2592: Miyuki Tila Bead Antique Ivory Silk Satin (B) - 1 tube
11-591: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Ivory Pearl Ceylon (B) - 1 tube
CZF-0040: Czech 3mm Fire Polished Opaque Ivory Gold Luster - 2 strands
MNT-02: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Eggshell - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package


Sparkler
Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Sparkler

Materials:
TL-4507: Miyuki Tila Bead Transparent Green Picasso (A) - 1 tube
11-1236: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Opaque Terra Cotta (A) - 1 tube
TL-2315: Miyuki Tila Bead Matte Opaque Terra Cotta (B) - 1 tube
11-1981: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Nickel Plated AB (B) - 1 tube
CZF-0055: Czech 3mm Fire Polished Opaque Picasso Olive Luster - 2 strands
MNT-11: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Green - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package


Starburst
Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Starburst

Materials:
TL-416FR: Miyuki Tila Bead Matte Opaque Chartreuse AB (A) - 1 tube
11-4490: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Opaque Anemone (A) - 1 tube
TL-301: Miyuki Tila Bead Dark Topaz Rainbow Gold Luster (B) - 1 tube
11-1897: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Opaque Golden Olive Luster (B) - 1 tube
CZF-0059: Czech 3mm Fire Polished Transparent Peridot Luster - 2 strands
MNT-16: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Peridot - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package


Strobe
Kaleidoscope Tila Bracelet Strobe

Materials:
TL-437: Miyuki Tila Bead Opaque Mauve Luster (A) - 1 tube
11-4483: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Duracoat Opaque Azure (A) - 1 tube
TL-2458: Miyuki Tila Bead Transparent Teal AB (B) - 1 tube
11-2331: Miyuki 11/0 Seed Bead Matte Metallic Dusky Clay AB (B) - 1 tube
CZF-0093: Czech 3mm Fire Polished Violet Gold Luster - 2 strands
MNT-09: Miyuki Nylon Beading Thread Purple - 1 bobbin
193-104: Japanese Thin Beading Needles - 1 package