You have the chance to make something completely unique that reflects your personal style if you create your own jewelry, and it can be fun because you get to tap into your creative side.It's very easy to make a beaded necklace.There are helpful tricks on how to make a beaded necklace.
Step 1: You should gather your beading materials.
It's important to have all of the materials for your necklace at hand.Flexible beading wire and thread beading are the best types of wire.All of these materials can be found at your local craft store.
Step 2: Determine your necklace style.
When choosing a necklace style, think about the length.You can make a collar or choker if you like shorter necklaces.If you like necklaces that are longer, you might want a lariat necklace.You can make your own style and length.These suggestions will give you a rough idea.The beaded necklace's finished length includes the beads you've used and the length of the jewelry clasp of your choice.
Step 3: Pick a length.
The total length of the necklace is 13 inches.The collar goes down to about 14 to 16 inches.The longest rialat is over 45 inches.You can choose your own length and style.
Step 4: Measure your neck, then decide on a length.
Take your tape measure, loop it around your neck, and look at yourself in the mirror.Try different loops to see what you like.This will let you know what your necklace will look like.
Step 5: You can arrange your beads on a flat surface.
When you find the design you like best, play with the beads.Think of having multiple layers of string with different color variations.A choker that wraps around your neck a few times is what you might want.
Step 6: The bead board should be placed on the flat surface.
The process of stringing beads is greatly aided by a bead board.While keeping the beads in place, you can use it to measure the length of your necklace.You should have a board at hand if you plan on making necklaces frequently.Measure the length of your necklace using the numbers and dashes on the sides, and place your beads in your design at the number zero.The channels can be used to lay out beads.The trays hold beads and findings.
Step 7: Add 6 inches to your length of beading thread.
If you want to make a choker, cut a total of 22 inches of thread.
Step 8: 2 crimp beads, 1 clasp, and the beads are needed for the necklace.
The next part will show you how to thread beads.
Step 9: Attach one bead to the string.
Next, slide the crimping bead in, and then add another bead about 1 inch down.You're not transferring your design onto the thread yet.Preliminary steps that will secure your necklace are necessary.
Step 10: After the crimping bead, put one end of the clasp on.
Make a loop with the stringing material.
Step 11: Attach the end of the stringing material to the clasp section.
If you want to crimp the bead into place, use the crimping tool/chain nose pliers.If using bead thread, you may want to put a dot of super glue on either end to make sure the beads and crimp stay on.The necklace may break if the stringing material rubs on the ends of the crimp bead.
Step 12: Attach your design to the string.
Once you're happy with your design, remove one bead at a time and string it onto the thread.Leave 3-4 inches of stringing material at the end.If you don't have any left on your bead board, thread beads onto the stringing material.
Step 13: You can use a clasp section and jump ring.
Push the remaining stringing material into the bead holes.Don't pull the stringing material too tight.Leave a small amount of slack in the necklace.This leaves room for the beads to move, so they don't rub on each other or the stringing material.The necklace can be rigid if the stringing material is tight, this will make the necklace look more rounded than it should be.
Step 14: Use slush cutters to cut the stringing material.
It is not a good idea to cut the wire too close to the bead.It is a good idea to keep a small amount of wire hidden in the bead holes.