This will be a slow week for me obviously project-wise, but I thought I would give a quick tutorial on how to make this pretty little beaded necklace that I used to sell in my jewelry shop on Etsy (which I have since closed.) I apologize for not having step by step pictures, I will try to be very thorough with my explanations, this is a beginner level necklace-very easy once you have your supplies laid out in front of you!
To make this you’ll need glass seed beads, beading string, beading needle, chain, clasps, bead tips, a small set of pliers, and ring clasps. I bought all of the supplies for this particular necklace in the Walmart craft section for about $10.
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Begin by stringing 6 six inch strands of your beads tying knots at the ends. You can do this either by hand with a needle or with an automatic beader.
Once you have your six strands group them into three sets of two by inserting the knotted ends into your bead tips and using your pliers to close the tip over the knots. Once all three strands are grouped use a ring clip to fasten the three bead tips together at one end. Braid the three strands and secure the opposite end with another ring clip. You can then measure your chain out to the desired length and join it with your ring clips and clasps on either end with your pliers!
When I was looking through my supplies to create the tutorial I found these five cabochon flower pendants leftover from my shop and I’d love to give them away to five of my readers! To win, just pin an image from this post and leave me a comment telling me you did so! I’ll announce the winner next Monday!
Nichole Taylor
I pinned your necklace. Its beautiful!!!
Susannah
So pretty! Hoping to make one before my holiday next month.
Camille @ Growing Up Gabel
I’m so terrible at making jewelry but I think I have to try this one! It’s adorable and look easy. Thanks for the tutorial. Found at i should mopping the floor linky.
Melissa
Congrats Camille! You are a winner of one of the Cabochon pendants! Email me your address to Melissa (at) thehappierhomemaker dot com and I’ll get it mailed to you! Thanks for entering!
Pat
Beautiful jewelry. Pinned it!
Ryann Hofmann
Your pieces are beautiful! I’m inspired to CRAFT away. 🙂 PINNED FOR A RAINY DAY!!!
Melissa C
Beautiful and I adore the color!
Melissa
Thanks Melissa!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds
So, so pretty! I really want to try jewelry making. This will be making it’s way to a Pinterest board of mine. Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects!
Alexis @ weliketolearnaswego
This is so cute and such a great idea! I definitely need to make one of these. Adorable! Featuring this at my link party tonight!
Melissa
Thanks so much Alexis!! I appreciate it!
Kathie
Hello!
I found you from the Mop it up Mondays link up. I would love to have you come share your post with my readers over at Sassy Little Lady’s Show and Tell Saturday. Hope to see you there!
Kathie
http://www.sassylittlelady.com/blog/show-and-tell-saturday/show-and-tell-saturday
Chessa
So cute! And you make it look SO easy. I’m pinning this! And then I’m going to get some girlfriends together and craft it up! TFS
Melissa
Yay Chessa! I’d love to see your if you make one!
Maribel Reyes
I wish your son a healthy recovery, I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Loved this necklace.
Becky
I pinned your beautiful braided bead necklace!! Thank you for the inspiration 🙂
Patty
I pinned your beautiful necklace. I haven’t visited you in awhile and am catching up! Hope your son is ok.
Melissa
My son is doing great Patty, thanks so much for asking (and for stopping by to check in!)
Jessica Smith
LOVE the diy necklace.. Pinned it here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/211598882465489493/
Have a great day!
thejewelcreation
This is amazing and specially I love the color of beads!