| Making a beaded necklace requires time, patience and | | | | through the open hole so the knot can rest against it. |
| the right tools, but is something nearly anyone can learn | | | | Apply a little craft glue and let it dry to ensure it doesn't |
| to do with ease. Follow these steps to learn more | | | | come undone. |
| about how to make your own beaded necklace. | | | | Step Four: Beading the Necklace |
| Tools and Supplies | | | | String the beads while threading on the opposite bead |
| Before you can start making your necklace, it is | | | | tip to ensure that the strung beads do not face the |
| important that you have the right tools and supplies on | | | | open end of the tip. |
| hand. This will ensure you bead a quality necklace that | | | | Step Five: Attaching the Tip and Clasp |
| will last a long time. You will need the following items: | | | | Tie a loose knot in the thread end. Push the knot down |
| jewelry wire, beading needle, beading thread, beads, | | | | into the bead tip with a straight pin. Ensure the knot is |
| beading design board, a flat surface to work on, craft | | | | resting against the hole Use scissors to trim any extra |
| glue, scissors, and a pair of flat nose pliers. | | | | remaining thread. Use the pliers to close the bead tip. |
| Step One: Cutting Your Jewelry Wire | | | | These bead tips should be attached to both ends of |
| Choose the length you want for your necklace, making | | | | the thread, as one will allow the clasp to attach and |
| sure to have an additional couple of inches to work | | | | close the necklace, while the other will hold the clasp. |
| with to make beading easier. | | | | Attach one of the clasp pieces onto a bead tip hook |
| Step Two: Making Sure You Have Enough Beads and | | | | so that the loops are attached to each other. Use |
| Laying Out the Design | | | | pliers to close the rings, one over the other. Do this |
| Check to make sure you have plenty of beads and | | | | again for the other clasp at the opposite end of the |
| use the bead design board to layout the beads flat. | | | | necklace. |
| This will keep the beads from rolling away and making | | | | Tips and Tricks |
| a mess. This will ensure you are able to complete the | | | | Beads that go by the name "clam shells" or "oyster |
| entire length of the necklace before you actually start | | | | shells" are easiest for novice beaders because of their |
| beading. | | | | size and shape. |
| Step Three: Knot the Jewelry Wire | | | | To make an even stronger necklace, double your |
| Tie a knot at one of the ends of the thread. Take a | | | | jewelry wire strand. |
| pair of scissors to cut off any extra thread. Keep the | | | | To make the beads a lot easier to string, add glue to |
| knot at the end of the thread, but make sure it is tight | | | | the one to two inches on the end of the wire and |
| so you don't have to worry about it coming undone. | | | | allow it to dry. Since it will stiffen the wire, the beads |
| Add a bead to the necklace and pull the thread | | | | will be easier to string. |