How to Make a Floating Bead Necklace
Gather the materials listed in the "Things You'll Need" section., Attach the clasp to one end of the string., Decide how much space you want between your beads., Put one crimp bead on the string where you want a glass bead., Slide on the glass bead...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather the materials listed in the "Things You'll Need" section.
Slide a crimp bead and the clasp onto the string.
Push the short end of the string through the crimp bead to form a loop.
Pull it tight.
Using flathead or crimping pliers, crimp the bead so the clasp is secure.
Cut the excess string using wire cutters. , To mark the location of the beads, use White-Out or a similar correction fluid to make small marks on the string. , Flatten the crimp bead with your pliers. ,, Make sure the glass bead is secure between the two crimp beads, and then flatten it with your pliers. , Leave about two inches of string at the end to attach the other part of the clasp. , This is what you will attach the clasp to in order to close the necklace. ,, -
Step 2: Attach the clasp to one end of the string.
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Step 3: Decide how much space you want between your beads.
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Step 4: Put one crimp bead on the string where you want a glass bead.
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Step 5: Slide on the glass bead.
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Step 6: Put on another crimp bead.
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Step 7: Continue to attach beads until you have finished the necklace.
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Step 8: Repeat step two with the jump ring.
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Step 9: If you used White-Out to mark the beads' location
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Step 10: scratch it off with your nail once it dries.
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Step 11: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Slide a crimp bead and the clasp onto the string.
Push the short end of the string through the crimp bead to form a loop.
Pull it tight.
Using flathead or crimping pliers, crimp the bead so the clasp is secure.
Cut the excess string using wire cutters. , To mark the location of the beads, use White-Out or a similar correction fluid to make small marks on the string. , Flatten the crimp bead with your pliers. ,, Make sure the glass bead is secure between the two crimp beads, and then flatten it with your pliers. , Leave about two inches of string at the end to attach the other part of the clasp. , This is what you will attach the clasp to in order to close the necklace. ,,
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