How to Make Beaded Jewelry
Trends and fashion are constantly changing throughout the world. It is hard to keep track or stay on top of things when it comes to right accessories to wear with the latest clothes. Beaded jewellery has been around for ages and it seems to never go out of style. There are many different types and styles of beaded jewellery like necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
Making beaded jewellery can be a fun project for the whole family as your kids will enjoy this creative project. Follow these simple instructions to help you make beaded jewellery that you will enjoy wearing.
Things Required:
– Notebook
– Sketchpad
– Jewellery wire cutters
– Wire
– Crimp beads and clasps
– Plastic cord, beading wire or silk thread
– Flat or round nose pliers
– Crimping pliers
Instructions
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First, you need to have strong ideas about different designs for making beaded jewellery. If you are short of ideas, you can search different websites about beaded jewellery designs as you will find a lot of innovative patterns and styles.
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You can either select an existing design or can mould two or three designs to make a completely new style of beaded jewellery. Try to be creative and add your own personal touch to any design that you choose to make.
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Take a sketchpad and start sketching the design by using your imagination. Do not forget to create a sketch whenever an idea strikes. It will help you to create something fascinating and totally unique.
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You should also observe the ongoing trends of beaded jewellery that can be found easily in different celebrity or showbiz magazines. There are many different craft books that you can also use to get some good ideas.
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Look for craft stores that are famous in selling the latest design of beads. You should buy the basic or common things like beads, crimping pliers, crimp beads, wire, and flat-nose pliers.
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Always select desired colours of beads that you think will give a perfect look to your jewellery. Do not use dull colours which will reduce the impact of beaded jewellery. Make sure the quality of beads is top class.
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Now you should secure clasps by using crimp beads which will serve as a knot. Crimp beads always keep beads from sliding. Use beads according to their design and colour in order to give your jewellery a unified and decorative look.
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Enjoy designing beaded jewellery in your own way by applying different designs. You will master this art quickly and enjoy many hours making beautiful beaded jewellery.
