The Braided Bead Necklace

All you need:

1. A good amount of beads
2. Chain, about 20″-22″ as per the length of your preference.
3. Jump rings, 2 large and 2 small
4. Clasp, 1
5. Bead tips, 6
6. Scissors and pliers
7. Thick thread  

CREATING THE BEAD STRANDS

1. Cut 6 pieces of thread at about 10″ or as much longer you need and thread onto each string of beads.

2. Then, take two strands of beads and thread the two threads through one bead tip. Tie a double knot in the two strings and trim the tail.

3. Slide the bead tip up to the knot and use pliers to clamp the little clamshells over the knot.

4. Repeat for each pair and then repeat on the opposite end, making sure to get the knot as close to the bead tip as possible.

ATTACHING THE CHAIN & MAKING THE BRAID

5. Clamp three of the ends to one large jump ring and connect the jump ring to the chain,

6. Then connect the remaining end of the chain to the clasp

7. Make the other half of your chain by connecting one end to the other end of the clasp and the other to another large jump ring.

8. Pin the bead strands to a pincushion so that it won’t move while braiding. Now braid your three pairs. When you get to the end, be sure to secure the clamps on the jump ring.

Ooh lala la… here’s your fabbbb neck piece…

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