Hm, beadwork. Is any1 here good at making their own glass beads necklaces?
i saw a friend of mine at a party the other night and, her dress was plain simple black but her accessories was lovely! i complemented and asked where she got it from and she said she makes them herself. now i interested but a bit unsure on how to go about it. i just wasnt to make neclace to start with, for they seem the most straightforward. Just one string long necklace but it would be nice if the glass beads that makes up the necklace was my choice, you know. if this is a hobby to anyone out there, can you help. what string do i need? are there special strings? thanks in advance.
Casper
on November 30th, -0001
Here are some hints to help you get started with creating your own necklaces. Threading beads is pretty basic, but it does help to know a few tricks if you are going to add a clasp or if you are planning on knotting between each bead.
Materials Needed to Make a Necklace
Here is a list of the things you will need for the projects. You can start with the basics and go from there.
What you need:
? Beads
? Beading Thread
? Beading Needle
? Super Glue
? Stretchy Elastic for Bracelets
Other things to consider:
? Beading Tray
? Chain Nose Pliers
? Clasp and Bead Tips
? Bees Wax for Thread
For knotting you need:
? Tri-Cord Knotter, or Beading Awl
For chain necklaces:
? Cable Chain by the Foot
? Eye Pins
? Round Nose Pliers
? Wire Cutters
Bead Suppliers
I get my beads from these sources. There are many others, of course, but these are the ones I use and I am comfortable recommending them.
Fire Mountain Gems: Until recently you could only order a limited number of items from Fire Mountain on-line, but now it seems that you can buy everything you need on-line. You can also request a catalog at their web-site, or call toll free at 1-800-423-2319. They have everything you need to make jewelry, including a great selection of semi-precious gemstone beads. I always receive my order within 3 or 4 days of placing it. Fire Mountain will charge you an extra $5.00 for orders under $50.00.
Eclectic Etc. Inc. Beads and Supplies: This is an Internet only bead supplier with a great on-line selection of products. It’s very easy to order from their site and I always receive my orders within 3 or 4 days. A big plus with EE Beads is that you can buy small quantities of beads for very reasonable prices. This is a great source for hobbyists who only need enough beads for one or two projects at a time. Eclectic Etc. will charge you an extra $3.00 for orders under $20.00.
Rio Grande: Visit their site and request a catalog. They have competitive prices and great customer service. I faxed my order in and received a phone call from one of their representatives to review details of the order. This was very reassuring. Rio Grande has no minimum order and only charges what they pay for shipping.
Types of Beads
I have worked with:
Furnace Glass Beads: These hand made beads are made in the United States. They consist of a clear glass shell with a colored core. The shapes are cylindrical, cubic and also triangular and round slices. I buy mine from Eclectic Etc. You get a random selection, but I think that just adds to the fun of working with them.
Semi-Precious Gemstones: These beads come in many sizes and shapes and are generally very consistent in quality. Fire Mountain has a full range of these beads, and Eclectic Etc. also offers a nice selection.
Czech Glass Beads: Eclectic Etc. refers to these as fancy glass beads. You can get round beads, crystal beads and many different shapes such as hearts and leaves. Czech beads are always consistent in quality.
India Glass Beads: These beads may not as consistent in quality, but they are very affordable and each is hand made. They may not be the classiest, but I have received many compliments for my India bead necklaces.
Fresh Water Pearls: These are very affordable pearls that will add a great deal of elegance to your necklaces. They may not be perfectly cylindrical cultured pearls, but they do have the same luster.
And many more beads, such as wood, bone, shell, cloisonné, gold, silver, pottery beads, etc. Flip through a catalog or surf the net to find your favorites.
Necklace Design
The best way to plan a necklace design is to work with a beading tray. You can set up all your beads on the tray and move them around to come up with the best design. If you don’t have a beading tray, use a towel to set your beads out on. That way they won’t roll off the table and become a cat toy!
I usually try to mix two or three sizes of beads in my necklaces, and sometimes I mix different types of beads. But, be careful when mixing, as this will affect the weight of thread you will use, since different types of beads have different hole sizes.
Necklace Thread
Please review these to make sure you have the right weight of string, as well as the right length, especially if you will be knotting your necklace.
Once you have your beads arranged the way you like them and your thread ready you can string your beads. If you are planning on using a clasp, then string a bead tip first.
Knotting
Now you are ready to begin knotting. I have a special tool I use, called a Tri-Cord Knotter.
Reasons to Knot
You don’t have to knot, but I like to for a few reasons. The primary reason is that knots keep your beads from rubbing against each other. Also, If your necklace ever breaks you won’t find all of your beads flying about the place. You will lose your beads, and if it happens on the dance floor, someone might get hurt! More than anything, I just think the necklace looks better. Instead of being stiff and inflexible, it drapes nicely. Knots also add to the length of your necklace, so you don’t have to use as many beads. It’s a bit more work, but I think it’s worth it. And, with a Tri-Cord Knotter it really isn’t that much more work.
Sources for the Tri-Cord Knotter
I bought the Tri-Cord Knotter so that I could restring my cultured pearls, instead of sending them off to the jeweler. I dropped my necklace off once and I swear it came back shorter (but that may have been because a different weight of thread was used). So I decided to do it myself. Once I found out how easy it is to work with this tool, I started making my own necklaces, and I just got carried away.
You can get the Tri-Cord Knotter from Fire Mountain Gems or from Rio Grande. You can also visit the Tri-Cord Knotter site for more information on their product.
The Knotter
How to use the Tri-Cord Knotter
When working with the Tri-Cord Knotter you will need a doubled length of thread that is at least twice as long as the necklace you are making. To make it easier to knot towards the end, I add on a good extra 10 or 15 inches. I then take the thread and pull it through a wire beading needle. I match up the two ends of the thread and place a knot at the end to hold the beads in place when I string them. And, for this method you can go ahead and string all of your beads before knotting. Once this is done you are ready to get started. Remember to start a with a bead tip if you are going to be using a clasp. If you are not using a clasp, check out the method I use to finish without a clasp.
Once your beads are strung you are ready to begin working with the knotter. Begin by placing an over hand knot up next to the first bead. Use your thumb to bring the loop up next to the bead. Then catch the loop in the knotter, and snug it as close as you can to the bead. Push the thumb spring lever towards the bead, and presto, you have a perfectly snug knot. Repeat this until you are finished. Keep in mind that you will have to pull all of the finished beads through each loop, which can get a bit cumbersome. You can switch sides and loop the unfinished beads through the loop when you are half way finished, to work more quickly.
Traditional Knotting
Traditional knotting methods use a beading awl and tweezers to snug the knots up against the bead. Here is a method I found at About.com. I haven’t tried this, but I wanted to include it for folks who don’t want to bother with the tri-cord knotter. You will need a beading awl or a stiff beading needle. Again, you will need to ensure that you have sufficient thread to make up for the knots, and you can go ahead and string all of your beads if you want, but you will have to pull them through each loop. With this method each over hand loop is slipped onto the awl. The knot is then placed up against the bead, while still wrapped around the awl. The awl is then removed from the bead, and then you can use the awl to press the knot up against the bead.
An Easier Way to Knot
I have never used this method either, but have seen it described at About.com and at RioGrande.com. With this method you will string your beads on two separate strands of thread. One strand is the carrier strand, and the other is the knotting strand, which must be at least twice as long, if not longer. You can knot as you string with this method, or string all of the beads on to the carrier string only, and then work the knotting string through the beads as you go. Start with either a bead tip or one bead through both strands. Then, take the knotting strand and make an over hand knot over the carrier thread, and snug the knot up against the bead. String another bead, make an over hand knot, and continue until finished.
If you don’t want to knot just go ahead and string your beads and finish off your necklace. You will have your very own personal creation to be proud of.
For more information visit: http://www.pmegio.com/index.html
RainbowPop
on November 30th, -0001
there are those plastic transparent strings. those work best and u can get them from any specialized shop for broidery or anything
YvY
on November 30th, -0001
I work wonders with making pearl necklaces.
NeverAlone
on November 30th, -0001
If you have a Jessops department store, or other big department store near you, or a Hobbycraft or similar you can go and see a fantastic selection of strings and metal wires in different colours, clasps, and an amazing selection of beads. You can also get instruction books and patterns.
Its a good way to see what’s available, but they cheapest way to buy is by mail order. As you can’t see what you are buying you need to know what it al is. There are a couple of companies that do mail order, try googling and get a load of scrummy catalogues. There are also loads of craft magazines, including at least one for beading and shops advertise in the back. You can get kits and mail order catalogues from there. WH Smiths is a good place to start.
You can also easily make earrings and bracelets and brooches, beaded bags and all kinds of stuff. You can do it while you’re sitting watching telly in the evening.
ChocolateDrop
on November 30th, -0001
Hi there, i make my own beaded jewellery, including the safety pin bracelts, these are the easiest to start with. Try the link below, and click on saftey pin bracelt kits (or along those lines)
Hobbycraft is good too, but the people at the link below can help you if you get stuck. Lucky for me there clkose by, and if im stuck with something they help me figure it out.
If you get really good you can make loads and sell them on ebay/at markets etc
Good luck, and if you want any help send me a message!
ConverseShoesRule
on November 30th, -0001
Plastic “string” is good, be careful if you tie knots in it (eg if you fit a fastener/clasp to your necklace) as it becomes brittle easily and may snap off at the knot. You could also use a heavy gauge sewing thread, it will dangle down more than the plastic, but is easier to thread. It can be hard to thread fine beads with a needle, if you get some fine silver wire, you can not only bend it double over your thread (instead of threading a needle, but if you have a long piece you can push many beads onto it a once to make the threading faster. Silver wire is also good for coiling around pieces of beach glass, to make into jewellery.
Good luck.
Fairground
on November 30th, -0001
i use necklace string from habedashers
FallingMoon
on November 30th, -0001
if there is a bead shop near you go in there and ask then it all depends there are different kinds
Chips
on November 30th, -0001
Hi, there is a ton of great info online on how to start making your own bead work. There is one site I found that has great articles on how to start making your own beadwork. Go to http://www.my-beadwork-guide.com then click on articles on the left. Hope that helps.
All the best!
BloodFlower
on November 30th, -0001
well my friend’s mom makes and sells her own jewelry… maybe u could contact her
email(friend’s): lmeyruex4@yahoo.com
Good Luck
TheProposal
on November 30th, -0001
what you need is easy to find…go to a scrap book store and buy some ‘fishing line’ string (a sales person can help you) and hten buy some beads, they are more expensive but the bigger ones are easier to work wiht at first. you can also take lessons sometimes at the craft stores.
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on April 22nd, 2015
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