| u are reading this article, chances are either that you | | | | Of course, you’ll figure out more as you start |
| already love beads and are looking to assemble | | | | stringing! |
| combinations of your own, or that you are checking | | | | First, make a lay pattern out of the design for your |
| out beads and how best to incorporate them into your | | | | necklace (or anklet, etc.) on a hard surface. This should |
| attire. Either way, the best thing about beads is the | | | | be done on a table top or any other stable surface to |
| number of ways in which they can be adjusted with | | | | avoid the trouble of finding your beads once |
| the rest of your clothes and accessories and the fact | | | | they’ve rolled away! Also, cut off any draughts, |
| that you don’t have to worry about them too | | | | etc if you are using very light beads. Now, cut your |
| much! Beads are a fashion statement in themselves | | | | bead wire according to the length you require. You can |
| and the kind of beads you wear can tell a lot about | | | | use anything from a string to a thin metal wire, or even |
| you. | | | | soft-flex wire to string your beads. Be sure to cut it at |
| While you will see a lot of high end designers are | | | | least 5 inches longer than you want the actual |
| incorporating beads into their fashion line to express | | | | necklace to be. Pay attention to fastening the edges |
| various moods and to add colorful accents, beads are | | | | securely and to buy good quality ends and hooks for |
| made for experimenting. Try not to copy a look a | | | | your beads to make jewelry that is as sturdy as it is |
| designer has created. Instead make your own jewelry | | | | pretty! |
| to express yourself. Beaded jewelry making is both an | | | | Beaded jewelry making will help your creativity flourish. |
| art that needs a lot of passion, effort and patience as | | | | If you have the time, you can even turn this hobby into |
| also fun and rewarding, and a great way to have fun | | | | a business. After all, there are a lot of people out there |
| while dressing up! After all, there is nothing more | | | | who love beads! Think of customizing in the beads |
| exciting and rewarding than creating a masterpiece- | | | | sector and just imagine the joy a unique piece would |
| bead by bead. Everyone can design beautiful jewelry, | | | | bring to people. You can even gift your creations to |
| just remember to put together things you like to make | | | | close friends or family members. The pride you will feel |
| a piece that is unique and special. Use beads in metal, | | | | at creating something so treasured and individual will |
| plastic, wood and glass from craft stores or even | | | | surely be priceless! And of course, the satisfaction |
| those in crystal and gem from jewelers. If you want to | | | | received from creating that perfect piece for your |
| be more resourceful, you can even use materials from | | | | oh-so-prized-dress can hardly be enumerated. So go |
| around the house, such as clay, paper, cardboard, etc. | | | | on, string it! |
| Here are a few basic things to help you get started. | | | | |