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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.
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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
Preparing Your Materials
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.
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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.
Instructions: Necklace 11
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.
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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. Grab one crimp tube with your dominant hand.
3. Insert the line through the crimp tube.
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.
Instructions: Necklace 13
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.
4. Grab the curved flat nosed pliers with your dominant hand.
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.
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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.
Instructions: Necklace 15
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.
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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
Preparing Your Materials
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.
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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.
3. Grab one crimp tube with your dominant hand.
4. Insert the line through the crimp tube.
5. Release the crimp tube.
Tip: Remember to let the crimp tube rest on your fingers
holding the line.
Instructions: Bracelet 19
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.
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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.
Instructions: Bracelet 21
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.