HOW TO MAKE A NECKLACE BEAD (part 1)

Creating your own jewelry can be fun for so many reasons: not only do you get to tap into your creative side, you also have the chance to make something completely unique that reflects your personal style. Plus, it's very easy to make a beaded necklace. Read this article to discover helpful tricks on how to make a beautiful, beaded necklace.

 

1.Gather your beading materials. Make sure to have all of your materials at hand: beads, beading thread, wire cutter, crimp beads, super glue, and closures to properly finish your necklace

• The best kinds of wire are flexible beading wire and beading thread.
• All of these materials are easily available at your local craft store
  

2. Determine your necklace style. When considering which style of necklace you'd like to create, think about factors such as length. If you like shorter necklaces you might consider making a collar or choker. If you like longer necklaces, you might want a lariat length (longer, usually down to your chest) necklace

• You can also make up your own style and length. These are simple suggestions to give you a rough idea.
• Note that the finished length of your beaded necklace includes the beads you've used and the length of the jewelry clasp of your choice.
   
  3. Select a length. The collar is the shortest necklace and amounts to roughly 13 inches total length. The choker is a little longer, and goes down to about 14 to 16 inches. A Lariat is the longest, coming in at about and over 45 inches. As mentioned above, you can also choose your own length and style. 
  
  4. Measure your neck, and then decide on a length. Take your tape measure, and loop it around your neck while looking at yourself in the mirror. Try small and big loops to see what you prefer. This will give you an idea of what your necklace might look like on your neck.