| You can make your own beaded jewelry designs for | | | | careful not to let the beads slide off one end. You can |
| fun. Make beaded jewelry for yourself or give away | | | | stop this from happening by applying a piece of tape |
| as gifts. They are a great project to do with kids or | | | | or a paper clip or bobby pin to one end. |
| teens. You don't need a lot of money, materials or time | | | | After stringing all of the beads, check to see that you |
| to finish these projects. Just a simple stringing material, | | | | have the right length that you desire either for a |
| some beads and that's it. That will get you started. I lay | | | | necklace or a bracelet. Now you can finish your |
| out my beaded jewelry designs on a foam mat, or | | | | beaded jewelry design with a firm knot. Some of the |
| bead board. Most of all the materials you need can be | | | | more popular knots are the square knot, sailor knot, or |
| found at a local craft store. You will need enough | | | | a surgeon's knot. Just make sure it is secure. The knot |
| jewelry making beads for a bracelet which averages | | | | will be hidden by the bead. Some people will even put |
| 7 inches or a choker style necklace that is about 15 | | | | a little drop of glue on the knot to secure it. Let it dry |
| inches. Once you have enough beads for your project | | | | though before you use it. |
| and you have laid them out in the design you like, you | | | | There you go! The first of many beaded jewelry |
| can start stringing them. | | | | designs that you can make that are unique and |
| Leave enough string on each end to tie a knot. Be | | | | personal. |