BRAIDED NECKLACE.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Small Loop Gold Chain
- seed bead of choice colors
- Connectors
- 7mm Gold Jump Rings
- fishing line
- scissors
- round nose pliers
PROCEDURE:
Step 1: Cut six pieces of the fishing line, 12
inches in length . Take two pieces of the fishing line and double/triple knot at one end and attach to a jump ring, String seed beads until a length of around 10 inches for both strands.
- Knot and secure with another double cup
connector. Continue with the rest of the string so that you finish with 3 sets of double strands.
Step 2: Take the 3 sets of double beaded
strands and attach them to a jump ring using the double cup connector and secure . To begin braiding, keep the 3 sets of double beaded strands separated, and start braiding them together . (It may help to tape one end to a table for stability . ) Finish the braid by attaching another jump ring at the opposite end.
Step 3: Cut the gold chain to 20 inches in
length . Attach each end to the jump rings on either side of the braid .
there are many variations to the braided beads. Be creative!!
happy beadingπππππ
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