How to Make a Bead Tube Bracelet

Bead tube jewelry is attractive and cheap.

Bead tube bracelets are an inexpensive way to create colorful and expensive-looking jewelry on a budget. Clay or glass beads can be strung on a plastic or leather string, creating a custom bracelet sure to turn heads. Creating these pieces is not time-consuming, offering a lot of visual impact for not a lot of money or effort.

Things You'll Need

• Plastic or leather bead string
• Scissors
• Clay or glass beads
• Crimp rings
• Crimp tool
• Lobster claw clasp
• Spring rings

Instructions

1. Cut the length of bead string as needed with the scissors, 2 inches longer than your normal wrist measurement.

2. Loop one end of the string through the crimp ring and a spring ring. Bring the loose end back through the crimp ring from the other side. Secure the cord in place with the crimp tool.

3. Proceed to string the beads in the design you want. Leave enough string material at the other end to create another loop.

4. Loop the loose end through the crimp and spring rings at the other end. Slide the lobster claw clasp's attachment ring through the spring ring. Secure the cord in place with the crimp tool.

References

• Making Beaded Jewelry: Bead Jewelry Making Instructions

Resources

• North Carolina Wholesale Beads: Beaded Bracelet