How Do You Make Beaded Wire Jewelry Necklaces?
A necklace is not just a simple accessory, it is a personal statement about the wearer. Jackie Kennedy’s pearls confirmed her elegance, Princess Diana’s use of a necklace as a headband helped define her as a fashion icon. Finding the perfect necklace that flatters your face, reflects your style, and coordinates with your wardrobe can be difficult unless you make it yourself. With a little beading wire and carefully chosen beads, a necklace that meets all those criteria can be yours in about 30 minutes. Lay out your beads. Create your design on a tabletop so you know in exactly which order the beads need to put on the wire. This will also help you determine the length of the wire you need. It helps to use a piece of felt, or a hand towel, on the table to help the beads stay in position. Consider investing in a bead board, which is designed to hold beads steady, if you plan on making multiple jewelry pieces. Add 5 inches to the desired finished length of your necklace. Cut the wire to th
