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HOW TO MAKE A BEADED NECKLACE WITH A
CLASP
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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 |
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Use a bead board to arrange your beads in the correct order
and the desired length.
2. Cut the correct amount of of cording (be sure to allow
extra length for adding a clasp). Attach a bead stopper or
small binder clip to the end. This will keep beads from falling
off the cording as you are stringing the beads on.
3. String on beads in desired order
4. Use crimps and a crimper tool to attach the clasp and jumpring.
Click here for illustrated
instructions on how to use crimp beads and a crimp tool |
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