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Let It Shine Bracelet Tutorial

Learn to create the Let it Shine Bracelet, a bold yet graceful beadwoven design combining Eva beads, 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, 8/0 seed beads, and 3mm pearls or round beads. Use a single needle with DragonThread to stitch together soft, V-shaped motifs using right-angle weave and embellishment techniques, then secure your bracelet with a clasp and optional montées for sparkle. Customize the structure with alternative beads or different colors, and choose between a classic finish or an embellished glam look with added bling.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Let It Shine Bracelet Tutorial
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • EVA Beads - Jade Picasso, 28 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Opaque Turquoise Blue 11/0, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Opaque Turquoise Blue 15/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 8/0, ~1 Gram
  • Potomac Pearls - Antique Gold 3mm, 28 Pieces
  • Athenacast Tube Clasps 2-strand Premium Real Silver Plated, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rose Montees - White Opal | SS16, 7 Pieces
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Prepare Your Thread: Cut approx. 4 feet of DragonThread and thread a single needle. Create the First Eva Unit: String: Eva bead – 15/0 – 3mm pearl – 15/0, then pass through the second hole of the Eva. Add: 3 x 11/0 – 8/0 – 3 x 11/0, then another Eva bead and repeat pearl setup. Form First Connector Loop: Exit through Eva bead → Add: 3 x 11/0, pass through 8/0, then add 3 x 11/0, and loop back into Eva. Repeat for symmetry. Continue Building Base: Sew until exiting a group of 3 x 11/0s. Add: 8/0 – 3 x 11/0 – 8/0 – 3 x 11/0 – 8/0 and loop back into bracelet. Add Next Eva Unit: Exit through 11/0s → Add Eva with 15/0 – pearl – 15/0 inside. Repeat the loop-and-connect structure for next units. Repeat Until Desired Length: Use about 28–32 Eva beads depending on wrist size. Attach Clasp: Exit from 11/0s, add: 2 x 11/0 – 8/0 – 11/0 – 8/0 – 2 x 11/0, form a loop, then secure with reinforcement passes. Add clasp component between 8/0 and 11/0 beads. Embellish with 15/0s: Use peyote stitch to add 15/0s above each middle 11/0 (4 per unit). Optional: Add Montées between units, sewing through opposing 15/0s. Reinforce Bracelet: Thread through Eva → inner beads → 8/0 → next Eva, to connect all units solidly. Repeat across entire bracelet. Finish and Trim: Secure thread with knots in bridge threads, weave in tail, and burn 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?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Let It Shine Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Learn to create the Let it Shine Bracelet, a bold yet graceful beadwoven design combining Eva beads, 11/0 and 15/0 seed beads, 8/0 seed beads, and 3mm pearls or round beads. Use a single needle with DragonThread to stitch together soft, V-shaped motifs using right-angle weave and embellishment techniques, then secure your bracelet with a clasp and optional montées for sparkle. Customize the structure with alternative beads or different colors, and choose between a classic finish or an embellished glam look with added bling.

    Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • EVA Beads - Jade Picasso, 28 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Opaque Turquoise Blue 11/0, ~2 Grams
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Opaque Turquoise Blue 15/0, ~1 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads - Duracoat Galvanized Silver 8/0, ~1 Gram
  • Potomac Pearls - Antique Gold 3mm, 28 Pieces
  • Athenacast Tube Clasps 2-strand Premium Real Silver Plated, 1 Piece
  • Potomac Crystal Rose Montees - White Opal | SS16, 7 Pieces
  • Project Steps

    Prepare Your Thread: Cut approx. 4 feet of DragonThread and thread a single needle. Create the First Eva Unit: String: Eva bead – 15/0 – 3mm pearl – 15/0, then pass through the second hole of the Eva. Add: 3 x 11/0 – 8/0 – 3 x 11/0, then another Eva bead and repeat pearl setup. Form First Connector Loop: Exit through Eva bead → Add: 3 x 11/0, pass through 8/0, then add 3 x 11/0, and loop back into Eva. Repeat for symmetry. Continue Building Base: Sew until exiting a group of 3 x 11/0s. Add: 8/0 – 3 x 11/0 – 8/0 – 3 x 11/0 – 8/0 and loop back into bracelet. Add Next Eva Unit: Exit through 11/0s → Add Eva with 15/0 – pearl – 15/0 inside. Repeat the loop-and-connect structure for next units. Repeat Until Desired Length: Use about 28–32 Eva beads depending on wrist size. Attach Clasp: Exit from 11/0s, add: 2 x 11/0 – 8/0 – 11/0 – 8/0 – 2 x 11/0, form a loop, then secure with reinforcement passes. Add clasp component between 8/0 and 11/0 beads. Embellish with 15/0s: Use peyote stitch to add 15/0s above each middle 11/0 (4 per unit). Optional: Add Montées between units, sewing through opposing 15/0s. Reinforce Bracelet: Thread through Eva → inner beads → 8/0 → next Eva, to connect all units solidly. Repeat across entire bracelet. Finish and Trim: Secure thread with knots in bridge threads, weave in tail, and burn excess.