How to Make a Beaded Lizard

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Cut a roughly three-foot length of 1/8th-inch ribbon or string.

   The longer the string, the longer the lizard.
   
   Three feet is a good start.
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   Step 2: Fold the string in half so that the two ends meet.

   This will lead to a loop at the other end of the string. , Really, any sort of clasp will work.
   
   All you need to do is create a slipknot around the clasp.
   
   You should have your loop on one side of the clasp, and the long excess string on the other. , Reach into the loop and pull the strings through, pulling until tight.
   
   This creates a simple slip knot that will hold the lizard in place as you work. , Make sure the strings are not tangled up, and that you can clearly tell which string is the left string and which one is the right.
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   Step 3: Take the loop and run it through the bottom of a keychain clasp.

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   Step 4: Pull the ends through the loop to create a slipknot.

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   Step 5: Tape the clasp down to the table so that the strings drape towards you.

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