Tila Disco Bracelet Tutorial

Prepare the Thread: Cut approximately 5 feet of size 6 Dragon Thread, attach a size 10 needle, and add a temporary stop bead, leaving a 10–12-inch tail for the clasp. Start the First Unit: Pick up a Tila bead, followed by a Delica bead, two 11/0 seed beads, a 4 mm pearl, two more 11/0 seed beads, and another Delica bead. Add a second Tila bead. Create the Exterior Loop: Repeat the bead sequence around the second Tila bead and pass back through the first Tila bead to form the outer loop. Build the Interior Square: Add 11/0 seed beads and Delica beads between the Tila beads to create a square-shaped pocket in the center. Add the Crystal: Place a 6 mm crystal disco ball inside the square pocket, securing it with 11/0 seed beads and passing through the Tila bead. Complete the First Unit: Reinforce the beadwork and move through the outer beads until you reach the second hole of the Tila beads. Connect the Next Unit: Add seed beads through the second holes of the Tila beads to connect the sections, then repeat the exterior loop and interior square pattern. Repeat the Pattern: Continue adding units with pearls and crystal disco balls until you reach your desired bracelet length (approximately 15 units, depending on your wrist). Attach the Cup Button: Add four 11/0 seed beads, pass through the cup button, and add three more seed beads. Reinforce the connection by sewing through the beads several times. Create the Closure Loop: On the opposite end, create a loop using 28 seed beads, securing it with additional passes through the beadwork. Secure the Thread: Tie hidden knots around bridge threads in the bracelet, repeating in a couple of places to strengthen the finish. Finish the Bracelet: Carefully trim or burn off the excess thread to complete your Tila Disco Bracelet.