How to Make a Crucifix With Beads
Though people usually just think of a cross when they hear the word "crucifix," the word comes from the Latin word "crucifixus," which means one affixed to a cross. For Christians, a crucifix is a reminder of Jesus' atoning sacrifice. If you want to remember Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, a beaded crucifix is a perfect reminder. You can make your own crucifix from materials you can buy at your local craft store.
Things You'll Need
- 7 translucent pony beads of any color
- Glue
- 1 white pony bead
- 30 inch suede cord
Instructions
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Take the necklace string and fold it in half.
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Strand two translucent beads on the folded end of the necklace string. Make sure there is still a small amount of string underneath the beads.
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Slide one translucent bead onto each end of the leather string.
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Strand the rest of the translucent beads onto both strings of the suede cord.
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Gather both ends of the strings and tie them together.
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Slide two of the translucent beads towards the knotted end of the suede cord and slide the other translucent bead on both strings near the beads that were strung individually in Step 3.
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Put the white bead in between the two individual beads, and then use the two beads on top to lock the white bead in the middle, by tightly pushing it down on the white bead.
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Tips & Warnings
Add some glue on the white bead if you want to make sure that it will not fall out.
References
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