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How to Make Beaded Jewelry

Prepared By

Cecilia Arredondo

David Hodge

Kenneth Lilly

Belinda Padron

Silvia Rodriguez

Table of Contents iii

Table of Contents

Contents Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................... iii

Introduction to Making Beaded Jewelry .................................................................................................. 1

Preparing Your Materials .......................................................................................................................... 3

Preparing Your Workspace ....................................................................................................................... 5

Jewelry Making Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 5

Creating the Earrings ............................................................................................................................. 5

Preparing Your Materials .................................................................................................................. 5

Placing the Beads .............................................................................................................................. 5

Shaping the Earring ........................................................................................................................... 6

Creating the Necklace ........................................................................................................................... 9

Preparing Your Materials .................................................................................................................. 9

Preparing the Line .............................................................................................................................. 9

Putting the First Magnetic Clasp on the Necklace ...................................................................... 10

Inserting the Beads .......................................................................................................................... 12

Putting the Second Magnetic Clasp on the Necklace ................................................................ 13

Applying Finishing Touches ............................................................................................................ 13

Creating and Attaching the Pendant ................................................................................................. 14

Making the Pendant ......................................................................................................................... 14

Attaching the Pendant to the Necklace ......................................................................................... 15

Creating the Bracelet ........................................................................................................................... 17

Preparing Your Materials ................................................................................................................ 17

Preparing the Line ............................................................................................................................ 17

Putting the First Magnetic Clasp on the Bracelet ........................................................................ 18

Inserting the Beads .......................................................................................................................... 20

Putting the Second Magnetic Clasp on the Bracelet .................................................................. 21

Cleanup Instructions ............................................................................................................................ 21

Introduction to Making Beaded Jewelry 1

Introduction to Making Beaded Jewelry

Jewelry is sometimes the only accessory needed to complete your outfit. If you are seeking to

get started in the world of jewelry making, this set of instructions is perfect for you. These

instructions include simple beading techniques that someone without previous jewelry

making experience can follow. Making your own beaded jewelry is a great alternative to

costly jewelry and is completely customizable. Because beads come in many colors, sizes,

and shapes, you can choose endless combinations to match your outfits. Jewelry making is a

rewarding hobby for you to save money and get creative.

Materials 3

Preparing Your Materials

The manual contains some abbreviations and letter assignments for materials needed so you

can quickly identify them throughout your project. You can refer to the photo of materials

below and match each abbreviation to the correct material.

Note: You may use any bead size, color, or pattern to your liking.

Preparing Your Accessories

2- Hook Wires………………………………Fish Hook Wire, size of your preference

6- Crimp Tubes……………………………..1.5 mm Silver Crimp Tubes

2- Clasps……………………………………Magnetic Clasps

30” of Line………………………………... .5 mm Elastic Line

20- A………………………………………..Oval Faceted Bead

2- B…………………………………………Diamond-Shaped Faceted Bead

11- C…………………………………..........Rhinestone Bead

2- D………………………………………....Large Rhinestone Bead

2- Headpins………………………………....1 ½ “ Headpins

Preparing Your Tools

Flat Nose Pliers

Round Nose Pliers

12-Inch Ruler

Flat Surface

Instructions: Earrings 5

Preparing Your Workspace

Before you begin creating your jewelry pieces, ensure that you have a flat and clean surface

area. Lay out and sort all of your materials so that your materials and tools are easily

identifiable and accessible.

Jewelry Making Instructions

Creating the Earrings Preparing Your Materials

2 Headpins

2 Hook Wires

Round Nose Pliers

Bead A

Bead B

Bead C

Placing the Beads 1. Grab one bead A from the flat surface end with your non-dominant hand’s thumb and

index finger.

2. Grab bead A with your dominant hand.

3. Insert the end of the headpin without a flat surface through bead A.

4. Repeat step 2 with the next two beads.

First use one bead C and then use one bead B.

6 How To Make Beaded Jewelry

Shaping the Earring

1. Hold the open end of the headpin with your dominant hand’s thumb and index finger.

2. Move your non-dominant hand’s hold from the flat side of the headpin to being above the

beads to hold them down.

3. Release your dominant hand’s hold on the open end of the headpin.

4. Grab one hook wire with your dominant hand.

5. Insert the open end of headpin through the hole of the hook wire.

6. Grab the round nose pliers with your dominant hand.

7. Firmly grip the end the headpin without a flat surface with the tip of round nose pliers.

8. Curve the end of the headpin towards you until it touches itself to enclose the hook wire

inside the loop.

Tip: Let the hook wire rest on the fingers holding down the beads.

Tip: Ensure the fish hook wire is next to the tip of the round nose

pliers.

Instructions: Earrings 7

9. Repeat steps 1 through 9 to make the other earring.

Instructions: Necklace 9

Creating the Necklace


21” Line

4 Crimp Tubes

1 Magnetic Clasp

8- A

4- C

2- D

Preparing the Line 1. Place the ruler in the work area in front of you.

2. Grab the elastic line with the thumb and index finger of both hands.

3. Align the end of the line with the 0 on the inches side.

4. Extend the line until it reaches 12 inches.

5. Hold the place on the line with your non-dominant hand’s thumb and index finger where

the 12 inch was marked.

6. Move the position where you pinched the 12 inch mark to the 0 inch line.

7. Extend the line again until it reaches 9 inches.

8. Move your non-dominant hand’s thumb and index finger to pinch that position.

9. Grab the curved flat nose pliers with your dominant hand.


10. Use the hollow area in the back and apply a lot of pressure to cut the elastic line.

Putting the First Magnetic Clasp on the Necklace

1. Separate the magnetic clasp and put it aside.

2. Grab the line one inch from an end with your non-dominant hand’s thumb and index

finger.

3. Grab one crimp tube with your dominant hand.

4. Insert the line through the crimp tube.

5. Release the crimp tube.

Tip: Let the crimp tube rest on your fingers holding the

line.


6. Grab one half of the magnetic clasp with your dominant hand.

7. Insert the line through the clasp.

8. Place the clasp between the crimp tube and the end of the line.

9. Hold the end of the line with your dominant hand’s thumb and index finger.

10. Insert the line back through the crimp tube in the opposite direction than before.

11. Allow only 5 millimeters of the line end to stick out of the crimp tube on the other side.

12. Hold both ends of the line with your non-dominant hand’s index finger and thumb.

13. Grab the curved flat nosed pliers with your dominant hand.

14. Place the crimp tube between the curved pliers’ nose.

Tip: Skip the magnetic clasp.


15. Firmly squeeze the curved nose pliers until the crimp tube has been flattened completely.

Inserting the Beads

1. Hold with your non-dominant hand’s thumb and index finger the end of the line without a

clasp.



4. Follow the crimp tube with two bead A and then one bead C.

5. Insert one bead A and then one bead D.

6. Insert one bead A and then two bead C.

7. Insert one bead A and then one bead D.

8. Insert one bead A and then one bead C.

Troubleshooting: Ensure you apply a lot of pressure or else the

crimp tube will not secure hold on the line

and will release it.

Warning: Keep the magnetic clasp steadily away from the curved flat

nose pliers to avoid interference with the process.

Tip: Let the crimp tube travel to the end that has the half of a

magnetic clasp.


9. Insert two bead A and then one silver crimp tube.

Putting the Second Magnetic Clasp on the Necklace

Refer to the subsection “Putting the First Magnetic Clasp on the Necklace” on page 10.

Applying Finishing Touches

1. Connect the necklace’s ends by joining the two halves of the clasp.

2. Hold the necklace in mid-air by the connected clasp with your non-dominant hand.

3. Push the beads downwards with your dominant hand’s thumb and index finger at the

same time to center them.


5. Place the crimp tubes individually at a time between the curved plier’s nose.

Tip: Make sure the beads remain centered after you remove your

dominant hand from it.

If you choose to create a pendant for the necklace, skip ahead to the

section “Creating and Attaching the Pendant” on page 14.


6. Firmly squeeze the curved flat nose pliers to flatten the crimp tubes at both ends of the

bead chain until the silver crimp tube has been flattened completely.

Creating and Attaching the Pendant

Making the Pendant

1. Grab one headpin from the flat surface end with your non-dominant hand’s thumb and

index finger.

2. Grab one bead A with your dominant hand.

3. Insert the end of the headpin without a flat surface through the oval faceted bead.

4. Repeat step 2 with the next two beads.

First use one bead C and then use one bead B.

5. Hold the open end of the headpin with your dominant hand’s thumb and index finger.

Troubleshooting: Ensure you apply a lot of pressure or else the

crimp tube will not secure hold on the elastic line.


6. Move your non-dominant hand’s hold from the flat side of the headpin to being above the

beads to hold them down.

Attaching the Pendant to the Necklace

1. Lay the end of the headpin without a flat surface under the elastic line between the two

bead C in the center.

2. Grab the round nose pliers with your dominant hand.

3. Firmly grip the end of the headpin without a flat surface with the tip of the round nose

pliers.

4. Curve the end of the headpin towards you, around the line until it comes in contact with

itself.


Troubleshooting: Ensure that when you wrap the end of the headpin

around the elastic line, the loop created is small

enough to keep it placed between the two bead C

and prevent the pendant from traveling to other

parts of the necklace.

Continue to the next subsection “Applying Finishing Touches” on

page 13.

Instructions: Bracelet 17

Creating the Bracelet


8” Line

2 Crimp Tubes

1 Magnetic Clasp

10- A

5- C

Preparing the Line

1. Place the ruler in the work area in front of you.

2. Grab the elastic line with the thumb and index finger of both hands.

3. Align the end of the line with the 0 on the inches side.

4. Extend the line until it reaches 8 inches.

5. Hold the place on the line with your non-dominant hand’s thumb and index finger where

the 8 inch was marked.

6. Move your non-dominant hand’s thumb and index finger to pinch that position

7. Grab the curved flat nose pliers with your dominant hand.


8. Use the hollow area in the back and apply a lot of pressure to cut the line.

Putting the First Magnetic Clasp on the Bracelet

1. Separate the magnetic clasp and put it aside.

2. Grab the line one inch from an end with your non-dominant hand’s thumb and index

finger.



5. Release the crimp tube.

Tip: Remember to let the crimp tube rest on your fingers

holding the line.


6. Grab one half of the magnetic clasp with your dominant hand.

7. Insert the line through the clasp.

8. Place the clasp between the crimp tube and the end of the line.

9. Hold the end of the line with your dominant hand’s thumb and index finger.

10. Insert the line back through the crimp tube in the opposite direction than before.

11. Allow only 5 millimeters of the line end to stick out of the crimp tube on the other side.

12. Hold both ends of the line with your non-dominant hand’s index finger and thumb.


14. Place the crimp tube between the curved pliers’ nose.


15. Firmly squeeze the curved nose pliers until the crimp tube has been flattened completely.

Inserting the Beads

1. Hold with your non-dominant hand’s thumb and index finger the end of the line without a

clasp.

2. Insert the following beads that are held with your dominant hand: two bead A and then

one bead C.

3. Repeat step 2 once.

4. Insert the following beads that are held with your dominant hand: one bead A and then

one bead C.

5. Repeat step 4 once.

6. Insert two bead A and then one bead C.

Troubleshooting: Remember to ensure you apply a lot of pressure or

else the crimp tube will not secure hold on the

line and will release it.

Warning: Keep the magnetic clasp steadily away from the curved flat

nose pliers to avoid interference with the process.


7. Insert two bead A and then one crimp tube.

Putting the Second Magnetic Clasp on the Bracelet

Refer to the subsection “Putting the First Magnetic Clasp on the Bracelet” on page 18.

Cleanup Instructions

Now that you have finished making all your jewelry, put your round nose pliers, curved flat

nose pliers, and what is left of your spool of elastic line in their proper place. Put on your

finished pieces of jewelry and enjoy.

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