How Do You String A Bead Necklace?
• Gather all the things you need for your necklace before you start – this helps to be organised & you won’t have to be getting up & down to grab the thing/s you have forgotten • Next decide on your design – color – length & if you want a clasp • Measure your correct length you want & allow a little extra for finishing – say 10cm • You can use a bead board to work out the combination/s you like best • As you thread your necklace add a crimp bead every 10cm approx – DO NOT crimp until the end as it will leave gaps in your necklace • Towards the end place a crimp bead every few beads (use at least five) as this helps you finish your necklace (otherwise you can use a clasp for shorter necklaces that won’t fit over your head) • Add bead caps between your beads to add interest & buy using seed beads it will be less expensive to make & keep the bigger beads as the feature. Do the feature beads in 3s or 5s every few cm with some fancy bead caps • With the two ends tread one of them through th
