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Creating jewelry with your own hands can be fun for many reasons:not only can you give free rein to your creativity, but there is also the possibility of creating something completely unique, which reflects your personal style.Besides, it's a really simple job.Read this article to discover all the useful tricks for creating a wonderful beaded necklace.
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Gather the supplies for the necklace. Make sure you have everything you need at hand:beads, thread, wire cutters, crimps, extra strong glue and clasps to properly finish the necklace.[1] .
- The best threads are flexible metal or nylon threads for costume jewelry.
- This type of material is easily available in DIY stores.
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Decide on the style of the necklace. When evaluating the style your necklace should have, think about some aspects such as length.If you prefer it short, consider making a collar or choker.Instead, if you want a longer necklace, it would be more appropriate to make a lace (usually chest-length).
- You can also create a necklace that follows your personal style and has the length you prefer.The above are just simple suggestions that give you a rough idea of the various results.
- In the total length of the necklace you will also have to calculate the beads and the dimensions of the clasp you have chosen.
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Choose the length. The collar is the shortest necklace model and corresponds to a total length of approximately 33 cm.The crew neck is a little longer and reaches approximately 35-40 cm.The lace is even longer and can reach 115 cm.As noted above, you can also customize the length and style of your creation.
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Measure your neck and then determine the length. Take a tape measure and wrap it around your neck while you look at yourself in the mirror.Try making larger and smaller circles to see which you prefer.This way, you will get an idea of what the necklace might look like when worn around your neck.Advertising
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Place the beads on a flat surface, such as a table or desk. Distribute them in various ways until you have found the composition that you like best.Try different color schemes and also consider making jewelry made up of various threads.The idea of creating a necklace to wrap around the neck several times or to wear loose could be nice.
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Place your bead board on a flat surface. The so-called "bead board" is a tool that greatly facilitates the task of stringing beads and quickly improves jewelry design skills.You can use it to measure the length of the necklace and keep the small parts in place at the same time.If you intend to make several necklaces, or even just a few every now and then, then it would be wise to get this tool.
- Place the beads in the arrangement you chose at number zero and measure the length of the necklace using the numbers and dashes along the edges of the table.
- Use the grooves along the board to place the beads according to the composition you have chosen.
- The trays are used to keep the beads and small parts in order.
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Cut the thread to the desired length, adding 15 cm. For example, if you want to make a choker, cut 55cm of thread (40+15cm).
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Get 2 crimps, 1 clasp and the beads needed to create the necklace. In the next section you will receive tips on how to string beads correctly.Advertising
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Slide a bead onto the wire. Then, pass the crusher through and then add another one about an inch further down.Keep in mind that, during this phase, you are not yet reproducing on the wire the arrangement of the elements that make up your necklace.These are preliminary but necessary steps that will make it safer and more resistant.
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Place one end of the clasp or jump ring immediately after the crimp. Then form a loop with the thread.
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Pass the end of the thread through the closure. Next, add the bead-crimp combination and then, with the help of the needle nose pliers, place the bead in place.
- If you use nylon thread, you'd better apply a drop of extra strong glue to both ends to make sure the crimp and bead stay in place.
- This maneuver will prevent the thread from wearing against the edges of the crimp, risking breaking the necklace.
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Trace the arrangement of the beads on the thread. Once you are happy with the design you have designed, carefully take one bead at a time and thread it onto the wire.Make sure you leave about 8-10cm of thread at the end.
- Thread the beads until you have used up all the beads on your bead board.
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Use part of the clasp or jump ring together with the bead-crimp combination. Thread the rest of the thread through the holes in the beads near the pin.
- Be careful not to pull the thread too tight.Leave a little play (2-4 mm).This will give the beads the space they need to move and turn and will prevent them from being in close contact with each other, also wearing out the wire.If the latter is too tense, the necklace will be more rigid and may take on a square shape rather than slightly rounded, as it should be.
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Close the second end of the wire and shorten it with wire cutters. It is not advisable to cut it too close to the crimp.2-3 centimeters should be enough, well hidden in the bead holes so that the necklace does not break.
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Finished.Advertising
Things you will need
- Closure (equipped with ring)
- 19, 21 or 49 strands flexible metal thread or jewelery thread
- Crimps in silver or gold plated
- Extra strong glue or GS Hypo Cement, if using non-metallic wire
- Crushes of other material
- At least 4 small beads to protect the crimps and hide the wire or ends
- Beads of your choice (glass, plastic, stone, ceramic, gemstone or metal)
- Flat nose pliers
- Nippers
- Strong, durable needles for costume jewelry if you're using thread that doesn't come with a needle
- Tape measure
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