How to Make a Beaded Necklace

For this tutorial, you will need:

• Stringing materials and tools (including a beading needle)
• A pattern or design for your necklace
• Beads of your choice (I used seed beads). You can also use other types of beads like glass, plastic, or metal. You can even make your own! Check out this article on how to make your own jewelry pieces with faux rocks.

Step One: Supplies You’ll Need

You’ll need:

• Beads of your choice. For this tutorial we used seed beads in the following sizes: 4mm, 2mm and 1.5mm. You can buy these online or at a bead shop.
• Wire that’s thin enough to fit through the holes of your beads but still strong enough to hold them together without breaking. We used craft wire from Michael’s Arts & Crafts store.
• Clasp to secure the necklace once you’ve strung it together (we used a lobster clasp). You can also use crimps if you don’t want to buy one separately; just make sure they fit into your wire before you start stringing!

Step Two: Start Stringing

To continue stringing your beads, you’ll need to make a loop at the end of your stringing material and then add a bead or two. It’s best to use a bead stopper here because it keeps everything in place so you can be sure that the rest of your necklace will look good when it’s finished.

Once you’re done adding beads and stringing material, crimp the ends by wrapping them around something (like a pen) multiple times until they are secure. The next step is to attach another piece of stringing material on top so that your necklace will not come apart easily—this can be done by simply tying both ends together with an additional piece of thread or by using a crimp bead instead.

Step Three: Add Clasp to Finish

Now that you have your necklace strung, it’s time to add a clasp. A clasp is what connects the ends of your string so that you can easily put on and take off your necklace. You’ll use a jump ring and lobster clasp. The jump ring connects the clasp to the string—it’s a small ring with a split in it so that it can open and close.

When opening or closing a jump ring:

• Hold one end of the split together between two fingers (or in tweezers).
• While holding onto both sides, lift up with only one finger/tweezer; this will cause one side of the split to move up higher than the other side – but don’t let go yet!
• Open up just enough space between both sides so that they are even on top again (with no gap), then push aside any escapee parts like stray beads or unfinished ends etc… and make sure everything is secure before closing completely by clicking back into place at its original position when first opened.”

Technique #1—Make a Pendant

This technique is for those who want to use a found object as the focal point of their necklace.

• Grab some pendant wire (a thick beaded string works well too) and cut about 4 inches off.
• Thread the pendant onto one end of the string, pushing it through until it reaches halfway down your length of string. Tie a knot at this point to keep everything secure, then trim any excess from either side with scissors or pliers so that there isn’t much left hanging below your knot.
• Now tie another knot in your other end; this time make sure you leave enough space after tying off that you can still slide on your chosen bead(s) without them getting stuck!

Technique #2—Try Different Materials

Now that you’ve got the basic technique down, let’s get creative! The possibilities are endless. Try experimenting with different materials for your necklace—wire and chain, wooden beads, cord, leather…you name it! If it can be strung on a string of beads, you can make a necklace out of it.

Make sure to always be aware of any safety concerns that might arise when using certain types of materials. Some jewelry-making supply stores sell pre-made kits that include everything you need to make your own custom necklace: bails (the part of the bead where the string attaches), cord or wire in various colors and lengths, jump rings (small loops used for connecting components), clasps (to keep everything together).

You may also want to consider making variations on this basic technique by adding chains or charms between each row instead of just one at the end. Take some time now to experiment with different shapes and sizes; there’s no right or wrong way when it comes to creating beautiful accessories like these!

Technique #3—Add Color

Now it’s time to pick a color scheme for your necklace.

You can use the color wheel to choose colors that complement each other, or you can use a single shade in different colors. You can also do both! For example, if you see that red and purple are complementary colors but prefer them as shades of one hue (instead of opposite hues like blue and orange), then go ahead and use those two colors together on your necklace. The important thing is that whatever color choice you make, the result looks good!

Now that you’ve finished your necklace, it’s time to show it off!

Now that you’ve finished your necklace, it’s time to show it off! Wear it with pride and watch the compliments roll in. You can give it as a gift, too—your friends will love getting their own personal piece of art from you. Be sure to take good care of it so it lasts for years.

If you like, you can make a matching bracelet and earrings to match your necklace! Invite your friends over for jewelry making party where everyone makes their own personal piece of art.