Things You'll Need:
- Black bead cord
- Beads (red, black and green) or pasta shells
- Paint (if using pasta shells)
- Scissors
- Paint brushes (if using pasta shells)
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Step 1
Purchase supplies at a craft store. You will need red, green and black beads. Also, get some black beading cord.
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Step 2
Cut the length of the beading cord so that it will be long enough to fit over a person's head.
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Step 3
Lay out your beads, establishing a pattern by alternating the different colors. Be sure that you have enough beads to fill the length of the necklace.
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Step 4
Tie a double knot at one end of your bead cord.
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Step 5
String your beads following the pattern you prepared.
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Step 6
Lay out your shells in a pattern and then string them on your beaded cord.
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Step 1
Purchase pasta tubes or shells. Ziti will work or you can purchase small shells. Also, buy some acrylic paint (black, red and green).
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Step 2
Glue the open sides of the shells together. This will leave an open area in the center which can be used for stringing your cord. Repeat this process until you have enough for your necklace. Alternatively, you can just use the ziti.
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Step 3
Paint your pasta shells or ziti in black, red or green.
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Step 4
Cut the length of your beading cord to fit over a person's head and then tie a double knot at the end of your cord.
