How to Make Beaded Jewelry:
Bead Stringing Basics
Want to learn how to make beaded jewelry? Start beading jewelry by
stringing beads. Here, get step by step illustrated jewelry beading
instructions.
Beading Jewelry by Stringing Beads
If you're asking, "How do I begin making my own jewelry"? Great!
I'll guide you through what you need to know to make your own jewelry.
Since you are new to bead jewelry making,
I will cover a lot of jewelry beading basics for the jewelry
making technique called bead stringing.
Stringing beads is the jewelry beading technique that a lot of jewelry
makers learn first.
Beginning Bead Jewelry Making
Bead Stringing
Stringing beads is perhaps the most basic and easiest to learn of all
jewelry making techniques.
Simply put, the art of stringing beads is to thread or pass stringing
material through the hole(s) in beads.
First, let's cover the basic jewelry making supplies that you'll use to learn
how to make beaded jewelry...
- Jewelry making beads
- Jewelry making tools
- Stringing materials
- Jewelry findings
- Jewelry Beading Board
Jewelry Making Beads
To learn how to make beaded jewelry, let's venture into the wonderful
world of beads.
First, check out my article on
buying beads where I describe the whole bead buying experience.
Then, explore the many types of
jewelry making beads available for making beaded jewelry.
I love beads just as much (if not more) as actually making jewelry!
Jewelry Making Tools for Stringing Beads
Making bead jewelry requires only a few jewelry making tools. Primarily,
jewelry pliers and wire cutters.
To learn how to make beaded jewelry you need these must have jewelry pliers...
- Round nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Crimping pliers
Here, learn more about
jewelry pliers used in bead stringing techniques.
Stringing Materials Used to String Beads
And, how could we learn how to string beads without finding out a little about
the materials used for stringing beads?!
Here, find out all about
beading wire and other materials used to sting beads into jewelry necklaces
and bracelets.
Do you like learning about how to make beaded jewelry? I sure hope so!
Jewelry Making Findings for Bead Stringing
One way to string beads into a necklace or bracelet is to connect a strand of
beads, strung on the stringing material called beading wire, to a jewelry clasp
with a finding called a crimp bead.
This jewelry making technique is called crimping.
Findings are small components that make jewelry functional. One use for
jewelry findings is to make connections.
Don't worry, you'll see how easy
bead jewelry making is once you know how to make the right connections.
Some typical bead stringing findings
include jewelry clasps, jump rings, split rings and crimp beads.
Here, learn about many more
jewelry findings and when to use them.
Beading Board
When you first start to make jewelry, it helps to layout your pattern
and to measure the length of your jewelry necklace or bracelet.
To do this we use a jewelry design aid called a
beading board.
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By now you may be asking, "Where do I buy my jewelry making supplies"?
Jewelry supplies are now found in lots of retail stores or bead shops.
Here are a few excellent sources for finding the beads and jewelry making
supplies that you will need...
Online Bead Stores
One of the easiest places to buy jewelry supplies is from
online bead stores. Shopping is convenient and sometimes the variety cannot be
beaten.
Arts and Crafts Stores and Bead Shops
Also, visit bead shops and
arts and craft stores in your area.
When you're new to jewelry making,
examining beads and jewelry making supplies first hand allows you to
become more familiar with the many varieties and brands available.
Also, the sales staff at most bead shops are indispensable for answering questions
on bead jewelry making. Usually, they know how to make beaded jewelry.
So, just ask your questions (none are too silly or outrageous).
Bead Shows
And, there is nothing like attending a bead show.
Here's a list of some of the best major
bead shows in Canada and the USA.
You're going to have so much fun!
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Beginner Bead Stringing Technique: Crimping
To learn how to make beaded jewelry you'll need some beading
techniques.
Let's learn an easy jewelry beading technique called crimping.
Crimping is a jewelry beading technique used to finish off necklace and bracelet ends.
We'll take a look at two variations of the crimping technique using different
stringing materials.
And don't worry...You'll succeed by using step by step illustrated
jewelry beading instructions.
Basic Beading Technique #1
Crimping Crimp Ends
Learn to
use fold over crimp ends to finish cord ends
like leather, suede or ribbon.
Basic Beading Technique #2
Crimping Crimp Beads
Learn to
use crimp beads to attach clasps
to finish necklace or bracelet ends strung on beading wire.
Crimping is an easy way to learn how to make jewelry. And a very simple way to
learn how to make beaded jewelry! Right?
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How to String Beads
Now that you've learned the jewelry making technique called crimping,
let's learn to string beads. And, of course I give you options for
stringing beads.
How to String Beads
Stringing Beads Using a Beading Board
First, we'll learn how to use crimp beads to secure beading wire after
stringing beads of the same size to make a beaded necklace.
Let's learn
how to string beads using a beading board as a design aid.
Next, try a little more challenging beading project.
How to String Beads
Stringing Irregular Shaped Beads Using a Beading Mat
Sometimes a beading board is not necessary or practical to use.
We may be taking a jewelry making class, stringing bulky or irregular shaped
beads or simply have been beading for a while and don't want to use a beading
board.
These are the times when it's handy to use a beading mat.
Though at first it's a little more challenging, it's well worth learning to
string beads using a beading mat.
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Here are a few more beginning jewelry bead projects for you to try...
Make a Y Style Necklace
A Y necklace
is easy to make. Best of all you make it with one length of beading wire!
Make a Simple Beaded Bracelet
Learn
how to make a beaded bracelet. String a bead bracelet and
finish the bracelet ends with French wire, or bullion.
Or, choose from several
more bead stringing projects.
You're learning how to make bead jewelry by stringing beads. How easy and fun!
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Jewelry Making and Beading Magazines
Bead magazines present beading projects that cover many different beading techniques,
from beginner jewelry making, like stringing beads, to more advanced metal work.
BeadStyle is a bi-monthly magazine devoted to bringing you lots of bead jewelry
projects to make using bead stringing techniques.
To find out more about BeadStyle magazine and several other bead and jewelry making magazines, check out my
Best Beading Magazines List.
And ladies, that's how to make beaded jewelry.
At least that's how you get started...
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I invite you to join in the fun and...
We all share the same passion and sometimes crave a little praise!
Have fun on your Beading for Beginners journey into
how to make beaded jewelry by stringing beads!
Wanda
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