How to Make a Necklace Out of Seed Beads
Making a necklace out of seed beads is a simple and attractive project for jewelry makers of all ages and experience levels. Seed beads are small plastic or glass beads that are uniform in size and come in a variety of colors. They have very small holes so a special beading needle, available at bead stores, is required to string the beads. The beads range in size from 1 mm to several mm. You can mix the sizes and colors to make an attractive and simple necklace.
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Things You'll Need
- Seed beads
- Beading needle
- Beading thread
- Scissors
- 3 strand necklace clasp
Instructions
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Cut three lengths of beading thread, one 18 inches, the second 20 inches and the third 22 inches.
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Tie one end of the 18-inch thread to the bottom loop on one half of the multistrand clasp. You can buy the clasps at beading and craft stores.
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Thread the other end of the string through your beading needle. Thread beads onto the string until you have a 2 inch tail left on your thread.
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Tie the end of the thread to the bottom hole on the other end of the necklace clasp and trim off the loose ends.
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Repeat the process with the 20 inch length of thread, tying it to the center hole. Repeat a third time with the 22 inch strand using the top hole in your clasp.
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Dab glue lightly on each of your knots to secure the thread to the clasps.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a beading mat to help keep your beads from becoming lost.
