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INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEAD PROJECTS
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HOW TO MAKE A BEADED STRETCH
BRACELET
Beaded stretch bracelets are very simple to make.
Stretch bracelets are easier to make than bracelets that require
clasps because stretch bracelets can be made as one size fits
all and don't require special tools that are needed to attach
clasps.
Materials needed to make stretch
bracelets include:
Alphabet beads, pony
beads or any other beads of your choice,
Stretch Cord - cording is available in many thicknesses,
make sure to choose a cord that will work with all of the
beads that you select, Bead Board
& Bead Mat, Scissors, Ruler, Bead
Stoppers or small binder clips
Click here for
detailed instructions on how to make a stretch bracelet
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HOW TO MAKE A BEADED KEY CHAIN WITH
LARGE HOLE BEADS
Customized key chains can be made with just a few
simple materials. They are great for a group activity, fundraiser,
fairs and festivals. Beaded key chains can be customized with
alphabet beads and other decorative beads. Use alphabet beads
to make name key chains.
Materials
needed to make custom key chains include:
Alphabet beads, pony
beads or any other beads of your choice,
Thick 1mm Cord - make sure that the beads you select will
fit two strands of cording,
Scissors, Ruler
Click here for
detailed instructions on how to make a bead key chain |
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HOW TO MAKE A BEADED NECKLACE WITH
A CLASP
You can create professionally made necklaces by using
a crimp tool to attach a clasp. This type of necklace is simple
to make because all you need to do is string on your beads.
Materials needed to make stretch bracelets include:
Beads of your choice
Flexible Beading Wire - a popular choice is the medium
weight (.018" thick) Flex Rite Flexible Beading Wire
- this is a great all purpose wire that will work with most
types of beads
2mm Sterling
Silver Crimp Beads
Bead
Board & Bead Mat, Crimp Tool,
Flush Cutter, Scissors, Ruler, Bead
Stoppers or small binder clips
Click here
for detailed instructions on how to make a necklace w/ clasp |
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HOW TO MAKE A BEADED NECKLACE WITH
NO CLASP - SLIPS OVER HEAD
You can create one size fits all necklaces by cutting
cording that is long enough to slip over the head, adding
beads and tieing a knot. You can choose thick, colorful cording
and add just a few beads or string the entire necklace with
a large variety of beads like alphabet beads, acrylic beads
and pony beads.
Materials needed to make a bead necklace include:
Alphabet beads,
pony beads or any other beads
of your choice
Cording or string - cording is available in many thicknesses,
make sure to choose a cord that will work with all of the
beads that you select
Bead
Board & Bead Mat, Scissors, Ruler, Bead
Stoppers or small binder clips
Click here for detailed instructions on how to make a bracelet
w/ clasp |
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HOW TO MAKE SWAPS - BEADED PINS |
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HOW TO MAKE A BEADED BOOKMARKS
Bookmarks are fun to make and make great gifts. There
are several ways to make a beaded bookmark by using a variety
of materials including beading wire or ribbon, beads, and
charms.
The actual materials needed to make a beaded bookmark depends
on the design that you choose to make.
Materials
needed to make beaded bookmarks include:
Beads,
flexible beading wire or ribbon, jump rings, charms, headpins,
crimp beads,
Bead Mat, Crimp
TooL, Flush Cutter, Scissors, Ruler, Bead
Stoppers or small binder clips
Click
here for detailed instructions on how to make a beaded lanyard
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HOW TO MAKE A BEADED LANYARDS
Many people are required to wear lanyards or ID badges
for work or volunteering. You can create your own beaded lanyards
to match your wardrobe or school colors. You will also be
able to make the lanyard at the exact length that you need.
Materials needed to make beaded lanyards include:
Beads of your choice
Heavy Weight Flexible Beading Wire - by using heavy weight
(.024" thick) Flex Rite Flexible Beading Wire, you can
help make a durable lanyard than if you used medium weight
or light weight beading wire
2mm
Sterling Silver Crimp Beads
Bead
Board & Bead Mat, Crimp Tool,
Flush Cutter, Scissors, Ruler, Bead
Stoppers or small binder clips
Click
here for detailed instructions on how to make a beaded lanyard |
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