Knotted bead necklace diy

learn how to make a basic beaded necklace at home with this step by step guide.

Vintage necklaces were always knotted by hand. Read on to find out how to make your own knotted pearl necklace. It's really easy!

If you're trying your hand at cord knotting for the first time, you might be surprised that it's not as easy as you thought it would be to get those knots in place! Here's a quick video demo that will help you tame those knots and get them to land right where you want them - up against the bead!

Michelle - Blue Rock Beads on Instagram: "Tips + materials used ⬇️ Beads: purchased at a trade show Silk: Purely Silk size D in color Turquoise Clasp: RioGrande French Wire: RioGrande Precision tweezers: RioGrande Beading needle: Beadalon Doubling my thread is a personal preference. This is just one of many ways to knot a beaded necklace! When measuring out silk for a project like this, I usually multiply the final desired length by 3. For an 18” necklace, I cut a length of silk at 54” long…

Hello, my name is Erica and I’m a bead hoarder. How can I ever resist all that color and texture? Throughout the years, I’ve collected an endless stands of beads from all over the world…

I have been making jewelry for about 15 years but I rarely share any jewelry DIY's because special tools are needed and jewelry making can be complicated (and tedious). However, I recently made a

Michelle - Blue Rock Beads on Instagram: "More tips in caption ⬇️ This is one of many ways to finish a knotted necklace! This technique is called BACK KNOTTING. In my opinion, it is the most secure and tidy way to finish a knotted piece. You don’t need to use metal findings aside from your clasp or jump ring (also called “findings”)- you just a need a short piece of FRENCH WIRE which is a tightly coiled tube of ultra fine wire. You could omit the French wire if you wanted to, if you were…

Color Blocked Seed Bead Necklace, (aliceandlois.com) Supplies: small silver or gold seed beads, two colors medium seed beads; your choice, (Turquoise & royal blue used here.) no-stretch beading thread, collaspible eye beading needles & cratfs glue. Cut thread 33" long & knot one end leaving 1.5" . Thread needle & string small beads. Add medium beads to "color block" then tie together with tight double knot. Glue securing knot. Make more & wear together. (craftgawker.com.) :)

Save Sliding knots come in very handy when making casual bracelets such as friendship bracelets, shambhala style bracelets, or other macrame braclets and necklaces using leather or cord. It’s also nice to have a one-size-fits-all solution if you’re selling jewelry online where people are unable to try your handmade jewelry on for size. This video... Read More »