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SuperDuo and Tila Butterfly Bracelet


  • In the middle of both pieces of Soft Flex wire, string 18 size 11 opal gilt-lined seed beads.

  • Separate the two main wires by aligning one pair of wires together in the middle. String two size 15 opal...

  • On each middle wire, add one size 15 seed bead. Join both wires with one tila bead. Now, add one...

  • Repeat step 3 until you get 1/2 an inch away from your desired bracelet length. Add tape or bead stoppers...

  • The tila layer you've just created will form the base layer for the Swarovski crystal layer to sit on. You...

  • You will now make your multi-colored butterfly pattern.Add one size 15 seed bead and one light turquoise Swarovski crystal bicone...

  • Repeat step 6 using the rose peach crystal bicones.

  • Repeat step 6 using the crystal AB 2X bicones.Repeat steps 6 through 8 to continue the alternating 3-color pattern until...

  • On all four wires, add two size 15 seed beads. Re-join two wires wire (sharing the same SuperDuo bead) and...

  • Even out the beads on your bracelet - it should begin to curl. Tighten the bracelet by carefully adjusting the...