I'm just starting out in beading. My interest is in beaded bracelets and necklaces. I'm starting with bracelets first. To prevent waste, how long do I need to make the beading wire before I cut it? How much extra do I leave? 1- 2"? Thank you
I am planning on making an 18-20 inch necklace using glass bottle beads and natural wood beads. I want to make the necklace very "natural." The opening on the bottle beads ranges from 3-5 mm. I would like to use hemp cord to string the necklace unless you
Single-Strand Necklace with Nephrite Jade Cabochon and Beads The Chinese people discovered jade 5,000 years ago; since then, it has held a very sacred place in their culture. Most Chinese people wear a Buddha made of jade, given to them by a loved one; it is considered one of their most precious possessions. Jade is so entwined in the Chinese culture that it ...
Sticky Situation Sometimes the hardest part of stringing a necklace or bracelet is keeping the beads snug at both ends while crimping the second crimp bead. To keep the beads in place, use this technique:
