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How do you make a simple necklace?
How to Make a Necklace: The Basics
- Choose your stringing material or chain. …
- Select your beads or components. …
- Add a clasp or knot to one end of your stringing material. …
- String your beads, or add your components.
- Finish the other end of your necklace. …
- Enjoy your handmade masterpiece!
What supplies do I need to start beading?
5 Beading Essentials Every Beader Should Own
- Hand-held Tools. The main tools that are very useful for beading and jewelry-making in general are round-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers and wire cutters. …
- Wire, Cord and Thread. …
- Bead Findings. …
- Bead Storage. …
- Bead Board.
What is the best string to use for making necklaces?
The Best String for Necklaces
- Silk. A well-known classic for bead stringing, silk thread is most often used for pearls. …
- Nylon. When knotting long, stone bead necklaces, nylon works very well. …
- Monofilament. …
- Nymo. …
- Coated Wire aka Beading Wire. …
- Tiger-tail. …
- Leather Cord. …
- Waxed Linen Cord.