How to Make a Lariat Beaded Necklace
A lariat beaded necklace is a versatile piece of jewelry. It may be used as a belt, necklace or just something to wrap around a dress. Many different styles of beads have been utilized in the making of this necklace over many years; this contributes to the uniqueness of this piece of jewelry. You can make your own lariat beaded necklace rather easily, so you can add to your own personal style.
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Instructions
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Check that the holes in the beads are large enough to slip your choice of stringing material through them. If you have several different kinds of beads or different strings, you will want to make sure everything will fit. Fold the wire in half long ways and make sure it will still accommodate the beads.
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Slip one regular bead over the wire. Then, follow it with a crimped bead. Continue alternating bead types all the way down the necklace. It is up to you how long you want the necklace to be.
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Test the weight. Every so often, lift up your necklace by both ends to ensure that the string can hold the weight of the beads. Also, while in the checking mode, make sure you have enough room on each end so that you will be able to finish the necklace's loops on each end.
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Feed a few inches of the end of your string through the beads in the middle of the necklace. Pull tightly but not so tightly that you break the necklace or pull the beads off. Do this at both ends to create loops.
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Finish the end of the necklace with a crimped bead, making sure it is secured tightly. If you wish, tie a knot in the string at the end of the bead to ensure strength. Then snip off the end, and it's ready to wear.
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Tips & Warnings
Try not to use a thin wire with thick beads or vice versa. Make sure the proportions between the wires and the beads. This guarantees the string will not break under the weight of all the beads.
