Design Idea For You!
A Variety of Charms, European-type Lampwork Beads, Metalized Beads, Findings, and Crystal Beads Adorn Knotted 2mm Black Cord.
Difficulty Level : Zilch - Easy!
Materials:
Assorted Large Hole Beads
Assorted Charms
10mm (or larger) Jump Rings
Headpins
8 or 10mm Round Crystal Beads
2-feet Black (or any color really) Cord
Technique:
- Prep the charms by adding them onto large Jumprings (please see any basic book on how to open/close a jump-ring)
- Prep the Crystals by placing onto headpin. Form a simple loop with your round-nose pliers, then attach individually to large Jumprings
- Fold cord in half & tie a simple knot about 1" down from folded end
- Add a Large Hole Bead
- Knot
- Add a Large Jumpring with Crystal attached onto knot
- Add a Metal Large Hole Bead
- Knot
- Add a Large Jumpright with Charm attached onto 3rd knot
- Repeat until 6 large Hole Beads and 6 Large Jumprings with Crystals and Charms are attached
- Tie a final knot
You're Almost Done!
- Now, place (2) Olive-shaped metal beads onto the loose ends of the cord & Knot the loose ends.
VIOLA!!!
To wear, simply place those loose ends through the original opening & tie.
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