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Do you want to learn more about beads? Would you love to try new techniques, but don’t know where to start? This beading guide is jam-packed with photos, techniques and step-by-step illustrations that will help you learn new techniques and sharpen your existing skills. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced beader, this is a reference guide you will use again and again.
Beading GuiDe
Bead sizes
Bead quantity taBle
averaGe jewelry lenGths
use this simple table to estimate the number of
beads per inch.
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10 20 30 40 50
1mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 7mm
8mm 9mm 10mm 11mm 12mm
Beads can be bought in strands, by weight, by count
or individually.
Bracelet ....................................................... 7 inches
Anklet .......................................................... 9 inches
Choker....................................................... 16 inches
Princess length.......................................... 18 inches
Matinee length.......................................... 24 inches
Opera length............................................. 32 inches
Rope or lariat ............................................ 48 inches
Average Jewelry Lengths .......................2
Bead Sizes ...........................................2
Bead Quantity Table ............................2
Buying Beads .......................................2
Bead Types ..........................................3
Findings ...............................................6
Stringing Materials ................................8
Tools ....................................................9
Beading Basics How-To Guide ............ 12
Bead approx. Beads Per inch
#11 seed bead..................................................12–14
#8 seed bead ..........................................................8
#6 seed bead ..........................................................6
2mm bead ............................................................. 12
4mm bead ...............................................................6
6mm bead ...............................................................4
8mm bead ...............................................................3
10mm bead .............................................................2
12mm bead ..........................................................2
Beading Guide is published by DRG, 306 East Parr Road, Berne, IN 46711, (260) 589-4000. Printed in USA. Copyright © 2010 DRG. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in part or in whole without written permission from the publisher.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the instructions in this pattern book are complete and accurate. We cannot, however, take responsibility for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work.
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charms Charms come in a
variety of metals and are often
accentuated with enamel to
add a touch of color. Charms
are available in almost every
theme imaginable.
czech Glass Beads These
quality glass faceted beads
come in a variety of sizes,
shapes and stunning colors.
czech Glass fire-polished
Beads intense heat brings
the flame alive inside these
beautiful and colorful
beads. Fire-polished beads
come in a variety of sizes,
shapes and colors.
e Beads Also in the seed
bead category, this 4/0, 5/0
or 6/0 bead is often referred
to as an e bead, and will add
color and interest to your
beading projects.
acrylic Beads Available in a
variety of beautiful colors and
shapes, acrylic beads offer an
economical and lightweight
alternative to glass beads.
Bone & horn Beads inspired
by nature and beautifully
carved, these beads can serve
as a focal point in your de-
signer pieces or as the basis of
a simple, yet elegant design.
Bugle & cylinder Beads
Tube-shaped, these beads are
available in various sizes,
lengths and colors.
cabochons A cabochon
is a polished shaped stone
that is flat on the back for
mounting. The various sizes
and colors make them a
great design accessory.
bead types
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faceted Beads Faceted beads
are cut with multiple faces,
which reflect and refract light.
The more facets, the more
sparkle from the bead. Highly
faceted and polished beads
gleam from every angle and
serve to draw attention to a
certain area of your necklace
or the piece as a whole.
fringe Beads Small teardrop-
shaped beads with a horizon-
tal hole that allows the bead
to hang from thread or wire
like a small teardrop.
Gemstone Beads Once used
as currency, gemstone beads
offer variety in color from
sultry earthy tones to the
bright translucent tones of the
rainbow. Gemstone beads are
available in a wide variety of
sizes, shapes and grades.
turquoise Beads Turquoise
beads come in a variety of
colors, including yellow,
white, green, blue and laven-
der. A wide variety of shapes
and sizes add interest to this
mysterious stone.
There are many faux and dyed turquoise gemstones. They
can include white magnesite, howlite and mountain jade.
if you aren’t sure about the gems you are buying, always
ask the vendor.
Glass Beads Glass beads are
a broad category of beads,
including art glass, cane glass,
cat’s eye, chevron, crackle
glass, faceted, lampwork,
crow, cubic zirconia, dichroic
glass and foil-lined glass.
Metal Beads From sterling
silver to copper, and shiny
to antique, metal beads
are available in a variety of
finishes, shapes and sizes to
match your every design.
Pearls Whether cultured,
freshwater, crystal or glass,
pearls add a touch of so-
phistication to your jewelry
designs. The versatility of
pearls allows them to be
styled in both elegant and
contemporary designs. Real
pearls vary slightly in color,
shape and size.
bead types
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Pendants Pendants change
the look of your design im-
mediately. Add them to your
favorite necklace or incor-
porate them into your design
from the beginning.
Porcelain Beads Fine por-
celain beads add a designer
touch when mixed with
crystals in your designs.
seed Beads The most widely
used beads in jewelry design,
these beads can be used as
filler beads, be woven into
designs or to create intricate
patterns and shapes. Most
common sizes are 6, 8 and
11. The larger the number,
the smaller the bead.
shell Beads Derived of the
beautiful shells found in the
ocean, these beads come in
a variety of incredible colors,
sizes and shapes. Mixed with
crystals and other beads, they
add a dazzling array of color
to all your jewelry projects.
triangle Beads These small
triangular beads add big
impact to your designs. The
multisided beads catch and
reflect light adding motion
and dimension to all your
beading designs.
wood Beads Traditional and
non-traditional wood beads
can be dressed up with
crystals or matched up with
earthy stone colors for a more
natural and contemporary
look.
Bead shaPes
bead types
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Bails A bail is used to dis-
play a special stone or gem.
it’s function is to hold and
hang a pendant.
Bead caps Bead caps add
flair and dimension to your
bead projects and come in a
wide variety of sizes, shapes
and finishes to accommodate
all your design ideas. They
can also be used to serve as
protection from other beads.
chain Perk up your projects
with a beautiful chain. Avail-
able in large to small shaped
links, rope, serpentine, figaro,
flat and cable, chain adds spar-
kle to your projects and comes
in many finishes to coordinate
with your beads and findings.
clasps Clasps not only secure
your beading projects, they
can become part of the de-
sign as well. Clasps are avail-
able in bar-and-ring toggles,
barrel, bead, box, button,
filigree, fishhook, hook-and-
eye, lobster-claw, magnetic,
multistrand, S-hook, slide
lock, spring-ring, snap lock
and tube.
crimp Beads & tubes Crimps
are used at the beginning and
ends of your beading wire to
secure a clasp. They come
in a bead or tube shape and
can even come with a ring
attached.
crimp Bead covers Crimp
bead covers disguise and pro-
tect your crimp beads. They
blend into the strand of beads,
giving your designs a finished,
professional look.
findings
earring findings earring findings are available in a variety
of styles, sizes and finishes to complement your every
design. Options include ear studs, hook ear wires, ear
threads, hoop earrings, lever-back, clip-on, half-ball post,
ball post and chandelier.
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eye Pins A straight pin with
the eye already created for
you, eye pins give you endless
design possibilities.
head Pins A straight pin with
a flattened end, this versatile
pin allows you to create many
different designs in necklaces,
earrings and bracelets.
jump rings Jump rings are
not just for holding your
necklace together. Now jump
rings are being used in a
variety of ways to add dimen-
sion and design possibilities.
They can also be weaved into
chain maille.
links Links come in every
style and color, from plain to
very fancy. use links to con-
nect pieces of your design or
to add a bit of whimsy
or interest.
Pin Backs use pin backs to
create beautiful broaches. Just
glue on a chabochon, wait for
it to dry, and go.
spacer Bars Spacer bars are
invaluable when creating
multistranded pieces. They
help keep your wire separated
for a great look.
split rings Not just for key
chains, these double jump
rings offer more security
for your precious gems
and stones.
findings
Beading findings such
Beading findings such
Beading
as eye pins, head findings such
as eye pins, head findings such
pins and jump rings are as eye pins, head
pins and jump rings are as eye pins, head
made from wires of differpins and jump rings are
made from wires of differpins and jump rings are
-ent gauges and harnesses. Gauges of wire come in a ent gauges and harnesses. Gauges of wire come in a ent gauges and harnesses.
variety of sizes, 18–26 for Gauges of wire come in a variety of sizes, 18–26 for Gauges of wire come in a
example, the smaller the variety of sizes, 18–26 for example, the smaller the variety of sizes, 18–26 for
number the larger the example, the smaller the number the larger the
example, the smaller the
gauge and vice number the larger the
gauge and vice number the larger the
versa.
nylon beading thread is great
for stitching, weaving and for
beads with small holes.
ribbon comes in fabric or
metal yarn versions and a
wide variety of colors. Ribbon
is ideal for adding texture to
your designs.
silk thread is traditionally used
for knotting pearls. it’s wonder-
ful for gemstones as well.
Wire guards, bead tips,
bola tips and slides, cones,
coils, crimp covers and
end caps give your beading
project the finished look of
a professional.
Wire is sold by gauge or by
millimeters which refers to
its diameter. The higher the
number, the smaller the wire.
flexible Beading wire is made
from multiple strands of wire,
twisted together then coated,
usually in nylon. it is available
in various sizes and colors,
depending on the strength you
need for each project.
cord comes in satin, leather,
suede, hemp, rayon and cotton.
Cords are often used when
knotting is part of the design.
elastic is great for making
quick and easy bracelets.
Make sure the thickness you
purchase will go through the
holes in your beads.
illusion cord is very thin
and comes in a variety of
colors. it is most often used
for making illusion or float-
ing necklaces.
Memory wire holds its
shape and comes in sizes
for necklaces, bracelets and
rings. Memory wire requires
a special cutter or very heavy
wire cutters.
stringing materials
TerminaTTerminaTTermina ors
wire gauge
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Bead Mat A small velour
mat designed to keep your
beads from rolling off your
work space.
Bead design Board A
flocked board with grooves
used to lay out your beads
and aid in your design.
Contains small, shallow
compartments for beads
and findings.
tools
Beading wire cutters These
cutters are used to cut flexible
beading wire. They have a
thin, pointed tip that can get
in between beads to trim wire
tails. Do not use to cut normal
wires because it will damage
the cutting edges.
Bead reamer used to smooth rough edges on beads,
and to straighten or enlarge drilled holes in beads.
Beading needles Small thin
wire needle with large flexible
eye for threads, cords and var-
ious stringing items. eyes vary
in size; the higher the num-
ber, the smaller the needle.
Some beading needles also
resemble traditional needles.
Sizes 10–15 are generally
used for bead stitches.
Glue Various glues can be used to secure knots, glue
beads onto illusion cord and add end beads to memory
wire. For jewelry, you want a glue that dries soft or flexible
and not brittle.
Gauge tool No more guessing at the gauge of your
beading wire. use this handy little tool to determine
accurate wire gauge.
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Loop-Closing
Pliers
4-In-1
This tool is named because of its four functions:
Manipulating, flattening, closing and cutting.
Bent-Nose
The bend in the nose of these pliers makes them useful in
hard-to-reach places.
Chain-Nose
Flat on the inside and rounded on the outside, these pli-
ers are used to create 90-degree bends in wire on the flat
surface and rounded bends when wire is wrapped over the
top portion of the jaws. They are commonly used to work in
tight places or to open jump rings. Chain-nose pliers differ
from flat-nose because they have a smaller, pointed tip.
Crimp
Specialized pliers used to close and fold crimp beads
and tubes. The back slot makes a C-shaped dent in the
crimp bead, and the front slot rounds the crimp bead
for a professional look.
End-Cutting
These basic work pliers can be used to cut head pins,
wire and a variety of jewelry-making items.
Flat-Nose
Flat-nose pliers have a smooth jaw that is used to grip,
bend and flatten wire without marking it.
Loop-Closing
These specialty pliers have a groove on the top and
bottom jaw to smoothly close jump rings without
distorting or scratching.
tools
Bent-Nose
Chain-Nose
Crimp
End-Cutting
Flat-Nose
4-In-1
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Memory Wire Cutters
These are heavy-duty pliers used to cut memory wire. It is
recommended not to use your regular cutters for memory
wire because it will damage them.
Nylon-Jaw
The nylon jaw of these pliers is used to remove kinks and
bends from wire. Pull the wire gently but firmly through the
nylon jaws to straighten.
Round-Nose
Round-nose pliers are used to create loops and curves in
wire. A tapered jaw allows you to vary the size of the loops.
Side-Cutting (Flush-Cutting)
Angled jaws give you a close cut.
Split-Ring Opening
These specialty pliers allow you to open any size split ring
with ease so beads or attachments can be added.
Wire-Wrapping
Uniform loops are a breeze to create with these specialized
pliers. The graduating round jaw creates loops in three sizes.
Thread Conditioner
Beeswax keeps your thread from fraying, helps to protect
it from moisture and decay, and allows your beads to slide
easily and create tighter stitches.
tools
Memory Wire Cutters
Nylon-Jaw
Round-Nose
Side-Cutting
Split-Ring Opening
Wire-Wrapping
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Gently open bail enough to fit around pendant.
Put a small amount of jewelry glue into the hole of the pendant.
insert both sides of the bail, into both sides of the pendant.
Gently squeeze bail with flat-nose pliers to secure bail.
You may need to hold until the glue sets.
Cut a 2-inch piece of 18-gauge wire. use your round-nose pli-ers to grasp the very end of the wire and roll toward you until the wire touches itself. You may have to stop part of the way through to adjust your pliers and complete the roll. The loop will now look like a P.
Next form the wire into a hook shape as shown.
To finish your clasp, form a small metal spiral on the other end. Grasp the very end of the wire with your round-nose pliers. Roll toward you until the wire touches itself. You may have to stop part of the way through to adjust your pliers and complete the loop.
Grasp the flat loop with the jaws of your flat-nose pliers, with the tail facing out of the pliers. use your thumb to press the wire tight against itself, forming the beginning of the spiral. Adjust the pliers and continue to press the wire into the spiral. Stop when the spiral is the correct size. Hammer with a flat hammer to strengthen the clasp. use a jump ring to attach to your project.
Bead caps can be used with a bead to cre-ate a dangle or strung between beads for a totally different look. To create a dangle, use a head pin.
String a small seed bead, your focal bead and an appropriately sized bead cap. Hold the beads firmly against the bottom of the head pin.
Bend the wire at the top of the bead cap to a 45-de-gree angle. Trim the wire to about 3/8 inch (longer if you want a larger loop). Face the bent wire away from you.
Grasp the end with the round-nose pliers. Roll the wire toward you until it touches itself. You may have to stop part of the way through to adjust your pliers and complete the roll. Adjust the loop so it is centered on the bead.
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basic clasp
bead caps
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Calottes are used when stringing with thread.
Tie a seed bead onto the thread with a knot. Or, tie a double knot so the knot does not slip through the hole in the calotte.
Lay the seed bead in the calotte. if using a bottom-hinged calotte, make sure you place the thread through the hole in the bottom so the knot sits in the calotte. You may wish to add a dot of glue for security.
use your flat-nose pliers to close the calotte. Be careful not to smash the calotte.
String your beads and finish with a calotte on the other end. use the loop on the calotte to attach to your clasp. Trim excess string ends.
Cord tips and cord coils are used for finishing cord ends.
Place a drop of glue on the cord tip or in the coil.
Push the cord into the tip or coil. Allow to dry.
For added support on the coil tip, you can flatten the end coil closest to your cord.
Method 1: 4-in-1 tool
With the round-nose pliers of your 4-in-1 tool, grab the crimp bead.
Squeeze gently to flatten the crimp bead.
Method 2: crimp tool
Place the crimp bead in the bottom jaw of the crimp tool.
Gently squeeze. This will make the crimp c-shaped.
Turn the crimp bead 90 degrees counter clockwise and place in the top jaw. it will look like a smile in a set of parenthesis.
Gently squeeze until the bead’s two sides have come together.
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cord tips & coils
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Tip: You can use the top flat part to flatten your crimp more, if necessary. Be gentle so you do not break the bead.
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Place the crimp cover in the front opening of your crimp pliers.
Place the cover around the crimped bead.
Gently squeeze the pliers to close the crimp cover. Don’t press down too hard or you will flatten the crimp cover.
Hammering hardens and flattens round wire. This can be important when making ear wires or clasps that need to hold their shape. Always use a smooth surface and a clean hammer to avoid marring. A few light taps on each side will do it. If you hammer too much, the metal becomes brittle and breaks.
This is a great technique when you want the wire or cord to show in your jewelry design.
Place a crimp bead on your wire. Add additional beads in a group as desired. Add another crimp bead.
Decide where on the wire your group of beads will float. Use the back space in the jaws of your crimp pliers to put a v-shaped mark in the
crimp bead. Move the crimp bead to the front space in the jaws. Turn the crimp bead 90 degrees. Squeeze gently so that the pressure from the pliers folds the crimp bead into a small round shape.
Move the group of beads close to the crimped bead, but no so tight that they won’t hang properly. Use the same crimping technique to crimp the bead at the end of the grouping. Repeat for the next grouping of beads.
Use a smooth round 2–6 mm cylinder or your wire-wrap-ping pliers. Wrap the wire tightly and smoothly around the cylinder.
Slide the coil off the cylinder.
Use side-cutting pliers to cut up the center of the coil, forming individual jump rings.
This tool is named because of its four functions:
• Manipulating wire with the
round-nose pliers.
• Flattening crimp beads with the
round-nose pliers.
• Closing loops with the grooves in
between the pliers and the cutter.
• Cutting with the cutter.
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crimp cover
hammering wire jump rings (making your own)
4-In-1 plIersintermittent stringing (Floating)
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Method 1
Place a bead on your thread.
Tie a knot but do not pull it tight.
Place the end of an awl or a blunt needle into the loop created by the knot. Slide the loop as close to the bead as you can.
Pull the thread tight and remove the awl.
Separate the two pieces of thread to finish tightening the knot.
use glue to secure your knot.
Method 2
Place a bead on your thread. Tie a knot but do not pull it tight.
use a pair of knotting tweezers (tweezers with a long, thin tip) to go through the knot and pinch the thread tightly against the top of the bead.
You can now pull the knot down and into place below the twee-zers. Pull taut.
use a pair of round-nose pliers to grasp the end of the mem-ory wire. Turn a loop until it touches itself. The wire is stiff, so use sturdy pliers and remember this may take a few tries.
Grasp the very end of the wire with your round-nose pliers. Roll toward you until the wire touches itself. You may have to stop part of the way through to adjust your pliers and complete the loop.
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memory wire loops
metal spirals
Overhand Knot—Make a loop and pass the cord behind the loop, over the front cord. Pull to tighten.
Square Knot—Make one overhand knot, passing the right cord over the left. Repeat overhand knot, this time passing left end over right. Pull to tighten.
Surgeon’s Knot—Make an overhand knot, passing the right cord over the left. Repeat overhand knot, this time passing left end over right twice. Pull to tighten.
Lark’s Head Knot—Fold stringing material in half and pass the folded end through the loop through which you are attaching cord. Pull ends of cord through the loop made at the fold to tighten.
Lark’s Head KnotOverhand Knot
Surgeon’s Knot Square Knot
Lark’s Head KnotOverhand Knot
Surgeon’s Knot Square Knot
Lark’s Head KnotOverhand Knot
Surgeon’s Knot Square Knot
Lark’s Head KnotOverhand Knot
Surgeon’s Knot Square Knot
Knots
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Grasp the flat loop with the jaws of your flat-nose pliers, with the tail facing out of the pliers. use your thumb to press the wire tight against itself, forming the beginning of the spiral. Adjust the pliers and continue to press the wire into the spiral. Stop when the spiral is the correct size.
Finish your spiral by creating a loop or by adding a bead and then a loop.
use your round-nose pliers to grasp the very end of the wire. Roll the wire toward you until it touches itself. You may have to stop part of the way through to adjust your pliers and complete the roll. The loop will now look like a P.
insert the pliers into the loop and use your thumb to reposition the loop into more of a lollipop shape.
Hold the bead firmly against the bottom of the wire or pin. Bend the wire at the top of the bead to a 45-degree angle.
Trim the wire to about 3/8 inch (longer if you want a larger loop).
Face the bent wire away from you. Grasp the end with the round-nose pliers. Roll the wire toward you until
it touches itself. You may have to stop part of the way through to adjust your pliers and complete the roll. Adjust the loop so it is centered on the bead.
Place a bead on wire or a head pin. Press the bead down onto the bottom of the wire or pin with the nail of your thumb.
Place your flat or chain-nose pliers above the bead. Bend the wire over the top of the pliers at a 45-degree angle.
Grasp the wire at the bend with round-nose pliers. Pull the tail of the wire around the pliers until it crosses over itself, forming a loop.
Hold the loop in your flat-nose pliers. use your chain-nose pliers to pull the tail of the wire and begin the wrapping process. Go slowly to ensure a good wrap. Complete the wrap all the way to the bead.
Trim the wire close to the bead. use pli-ers to press the end down.
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Wire loop With a bead on the Wire
wrapped loop
Tip: To make multiple loops the same size, use a marker to note the position of your loop on the round-nose pliers.
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Black version (below)
Grayscale version (below)
M inim um sizes allowed (below).
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Grayscale version (left)
Black version (left)
Hoop Earrings
Wrap end of wire three times tightly
around hoop at top front.
String a bead on wire. Hold bead
so it sits on hoop. Tightly wrap wire
twice in front of it. Repeat until you
have 12 beads on hoop.
Wrap wire fi ve or six times after last
bead. Trim excess wire.
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Chain Earrings
String a crystal onto a head pin.
Form a loop above crystal. Repeat
to make a total of six bead charms:
2 blue, 2 green and 2 turquoise.
Note: You will need
to use two extra head
pins left over from
other earrings to make
charms for this set.
Twist loop of
earring wire open
slightly. Attach to end
link of one length of
chain. Close loop.
Design Tip: To make
earrings shorter, cut
off desired links from end of chain.
Open loop of a bead charm
slightly. Attach to bottom link
of chain. Close loop. Continue
to attach bead charms to chain
evenly spaced.
Lock & Key Earrings
Using an extra
jump ring from
Filigree Connec-
tor Earrings, twist
open and attach
key charm. Close
jump ring.
Open loop on eye pin. Attach lock
charm and jump ring holding key charm.
Close loop.
String a bead cap, faceted bead and a
bead cap onto eye pin. Note: String bead
caps so they “cup” the faceted bead.
Form a loop above bead cap.
Twist loop open slightly. Attach to loop on
ear wire. Twist loop closed.
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String the following onto a head pin:
silver spacer bead, large pearl, bead
cap and a small pearl. Note: String
bead cap so it “cups” large pearl.
Form a loop above beads.
Twist loop open slightly and attach
to loop on earring fi nding. Twist
loop closed.
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earring hoops
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lock charms
key charms
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eye pins
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bead caps
small pearls
silver spacer beads
lever-back earring findings
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KimAlluring Agate Necklace Set
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Cut two 10-inch lengths of wire. Crimp each wire to loop on lobster-claw clasp.
String three pearls on one wire and two pearls on second wire.
Hold wires together and string a silver round, agate round, silver round, agate round, silver round, agate round and silver round.
Repeat step 2.
Hold wires together and string a silver round, agate nugget, silver round, agate nugget, silver round, agate nugget and a silver round.
Repeat steps 2–4 in reverse to string other half of bracelet.
Crimp both wires to split ring. Trim excess wire.
String the following on a head pin: silver round, agate nugget and three silver rounds.
Form a loop above last bead. Trim excess wire. Open loop and attach to loop on ear wire; close loop.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for sec-ond earring. ●
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Note: Finished size is 1¾ inches long.
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Thread wire end through toggle, then back through crimp bead and several beads on wire. Use chain-nose pliers to pull wire taut so there is no gap between toggle, crimp bead and other beads. Flatten and fold crimp bead. Trim excess wire.
Refer to instructions for Thread the Toggle Clasp to attach other 22-inch wire to clasp. Repeat steps 1 and 2 with this same wire.
Refer to instructions for Thread the Toggle Clasp to attach 23-inch wire to clasp. String 18½ -inch row of beads as desired; string a crimp bead after last bead. Attach a piece of tape to end of wire to secure beads.
Wrap strand evenly around two shorter strands. Remove tape. Place wire end through clasp and back through crimp bead and several beads. Flatten and fold crimp to secure. Trim excess wire.
Arrange beads to equal measurement around your wrist, placing a ceramic focal bead in center of line.
Add two inches to wrist measurement; cut wire to this length.
Refer to instructions for Thread the Toggle Clasp to secure wire to clasp. String beads.
String a crimp bead. Thread wire tail through other half of clasp and back through crimp bead. Flatten and fold crimp bead. Trim excess wire.
String four beads on a head pin. Form a head-pin loop. Open loop and slide onto an ear wire; close loop. Repeat for second earring. ●
BraceletNote: Finished size is 8 inches including clasp.
EarringsNote: Finished size is 1¾ inches long.
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