Helios Charm Bracelet — Beading PDF Tutorial | Candy & Helios Beads

A bracelet that glows — Helios and Candy beads combined in a quick, satisfying make with a beaded toggle closure.

Helios beads have a wonderful sculptural quality, and paired with the smooth dome of a Candy bead they create a series of little jewelled components that link together beautifully. This bracelet is adjustable to your wrist size, uses up small stashes of seed beads you probably already own, and comes together faster than it looks. The beaded peyote toggle is made to match — no metal findings needed. A great weekend project for a beginner with some bead weaving knowledge, and a very satisfying wear.

This 4-page PDF includes full step-by-step illustrated instructions for assembling the Helios Charm bracelet components, adding seed bead edging, and constructing the matching beaded toggle-and-loop closure.

Bead list: 6–8 × 8mm Candy beads (wrist size dependent), 12–16 × 10mm Helios beads (wrist size dependent), 1g size 11 seed beads Colour A, 1g size 11 seed beads Colour B, 1g size 15 seed beads Colour C, 6–8 Mini Duo beads (wrist size dependent).

Skill level: Beginner — knowledge of bead weaving required.
Techniques: Two-hole bead weaving, seed bead edging, peyote toggle construction, toggle-and-loop closure.

On A String is a small Australian beading business created by Paula — a beader, teacher, and maker who believes the craft is better when it's shared. Every tool is designed from the beading table. Every tutorial is written from experience.