The instructions below are based on the pearl necklace I made for my
sister and Grandma. I use silk thread as it is traditionally used for
stringing pearls, but you can also use a nylon beading cord for other
bead types.
Equipment
Step 1: Thread one needle onto each end of your piece of bead thread.
Step 2:
Thread a needle through each hole of the clasp. Pull the thread so that
you have an equal amount of thread on either side of the clasp.
Step 3:
Secure the clasp in place by tying off with a simple overhand knot.
Treat the two separate threads as one piece of thread for tying off this
knot.
Make sure your knot is nice and close to the clasp.
Step 4: Thread one bead onto each strand.
Note: As you are dealing with a long length of thread, remember to be patient and pull the strands slowly, otherwise they will tangle together and knot up!
Step 5:
Use an overhand knot to secure the two beads in place. Again, consider
the two strands as one piece of thread for tying off this knot. Pull
strands slowly through the knot to prevent any tangles.
Handy hint:
To tie the knot in place, put a thin pointy object through the loop of
the knot as you are tying it. Pull the knot to the right location along
the thread using this object (a thin knitting needle or the centre of a
pen can be handy tools).
Slide
the object out of the loop once the knot is in place, and push in the
direction of the knot with your thumb and forefinger to close off the
loop of thread and make the knot tight and secure.
It should now look something like this.
Step 6: Repeat step 3 and 4 until you have used up all your beads.
Step 7:
Secure the string of beads to the other side of the clasp. Thread each
needle through the clasp, and tie the two strands together securely. Tie
a second knot over the first knot. Use a drop of super glue on the knot
to prevent it from coming undone.
Once the glue has dried, carefully cut off the extra thread.
And here is the finished beaded necklace - I hope you enjoyed making it!
Equipment
- 150cm silk thread (choose a colour to match your beads)
- 30 beads, 9-10mm diameter (cream pearls in this case)
- 30 beads, 6-7mm diameter (red pearls in this case)
- 1 2-hole clasp (I have used a 2-hole clasp, but you would be able to use a 1-hole clasp as well).
- 2 beading needles (to fit your bead holes)
- thin pointy object (knitting needle, inside of a ball-point pen...)
- superglue
Step 1: Thread one needle onto each end of your piece of bead thread.Step 2:
Thread a needle through each hole of the clasp. Pull the thread so that
you have an equal amount of thread on either side of the clasp. Step 3:
Secure the clasp in place by tying off with a simple overhand knot.
Treat the two separate threads as one piece of thread for tying off this
knot.Make sure your knot is nice and close to the clasp.Step 4: Thread one bead onto each strand.Note: As you are dealing with a long length of thread, remember to be patient and pull the strands slowly, otherwise they will tangle together and knot up!
Step 5:
Use an overhand knot to secure the two beads in place. Again, consider
the two strands as one piece of thread for tying off this knot. Pull
strands slowly through the knot to prevent any tangles.Handy hint:
To tie the knot in place, put a thin pointy object through the loop of
the knot as you are tying it. Pull the knot to the right location along
the thread using this object (a thin knitting needle or the centre of a
pen can be handy tools). Slide
the object out of the loop once the knot is in place, and push in the
direction of the knot with your thumb and forefinger to close off the
loop of thread and make the knot tight and secure.It should now look something like this.Step 6: Repeat step 3 and 4 until you have used up all your beads.Step 7:
Secure the string of beads to the other side of the clasp. Thread each
needle through the clasp, and tie the two strands together securely. Tie
a second knot over the first knot. Use a drop of super glue on the knot
to prevent it from coming undone. Once the glue has dried, carefully cut off the extra thread.And here is the finished beaded necklace - I hope you enjoyed making it!
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