How to Choose a Beading Kit for a Teenager

Beading kits can be found for making anything from jewelry to votive candleholders. Costs range from $10 to $40.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Jewelry Beads
• Jewelry Clasps
• Bead Kits
• Cross-stitch Thread Boxes
• Eyebrow Tweezers
• Beading Needle
• Jewelry Wire

1. Look at the jewelry in trendy stores, or look at what teens are wearing at school functions and sporting events.

2. Check out your teenagers' magazines for ideas or trends.

3. Decide whether you want a kit to make only one type of item or a kit to make a variety of items.

4. Read the "tools included" section to make sure the kit will have everything needed to finish a project.

5. Look at kits that would help your teens make their own beads.

6. Purchase a few extras, if needed, such as containers to hold the loose beads (a cross-stitch thread box works well), tweezers, extra jewelry clasps, wire and fancy glass beads.

[beadydani]

on 6/1/2009 Another great idea, thanks for sharing.

on 8/8/2006 Beadlebug? gem stone beading kits are wonderful. They have single-project bracelet beading kits at a terrific price. The kits are easy to use and include genuine gem stones. These pocket-sized kits are ideal for young teens.