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Do you want to learn more about beads? Would you love to try new techniques, but don’t know where to start? This beading guide is jam-packed with photos, techniques and step-by-step illustrations that will help you learn new techniques and sharpen your existing skills. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced beader, this is a reference guide you will use again and again.

Beading GuiDe

Bead sizes

Bead quantity taBle

averaGe jewelry lenGths

use this simple table to estimate the number of

beads per inch.

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1mm 2mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 7mm

8mm 9mm 10mm 11mm 12mm

Beads can be bought in strands, by weight, by count

or individually.

Bracelet ....................................................... 7 inches

Anklet .......................................................... 9 inches

Choker....................................................... 16 inches

Princess length.......................................... 18 inches

Matinee length.......................................... 24 inches

Opera length............................................. 32 inches

Rope or lariat ............................................ 48 inches

Average Jewelry Lengths .......................2

Bead Sizes ...........................................2

Bead Quantity Table ............................2

Buying Beads .......................................2

Bead Types ..........................................3

Findings ...............................................6

Stringing Materials ................................8

Tools ....................................................9

Beading Basics How-To Guide ............ 12

Bead approx. Beads Per inch

#11 seed bead..................................................12–14

#8 seed bead ..........................................................8

#6 seed bead ..........................................................6

2mm bead ............................................................. 12

4mm bead ...............................................................6

6mm bead ...............................................................4

8mm bead ...............................................................3

10mm bead .............................................................2

12mm bead ..........................................................2

Beading Guide is published by DRG, 306 East Parr Road, Berne, IN 46711, (260) 589-4000. Printed in USA. Copyright © 2010 DRG. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in part or in whole without written permission from the publisher.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the instructions in this pattern book are complete and accurate. We cannot, however, take responsibility for human error, typographical mistakes or variations in individual work.

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charms Charms come in a

variety of metals and are often

accentuated with enamel to

add a touch of color. Charms

are available in almost every

theme imaginable.

czech Glass Beads These

quality glass faceted beads

come in a variety of sizes,

shapes and stunning colors.

czech Glass fire-polished

Beads intense heat brings

the flame alive inside these

beautiful and colorful

beads. Fire-polished beads

come in a variety of sizes,

shapes and colors.

e Beads Also in the seed

bead category, this 4/0, 5/0

or 6/0 bead is often referred

to as an e bead, and will add

color and interest to your

beading projects.

acrylic Beads Available in a

variety of beautiful colors and

shapes, acrylic beads offer an

economical and lightweight

alternative to glass beads.

Bone & horn Beads inspired

by nature and beautifully

carved, these beads can serve

as a focal point in your de-

signer pieces or as the basis of

a simple, yet elegant design.

Bugle & cylinder Beads

Tube-shaped, these beads are

available in various sizes,

lengths and colors.

cabochons A cabochon

is a polished shaped stone

that is flat on the back for

mounting. The various sizes

and colors make them a

great design accessory.

bead types

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faceted Beads Faceted beads

are cut with multiple faces,

which reflect and refract light.

The more facets, the more

sparkle from the bead. Highly

faceted and polished beads

gleam from every angle and

serve to draw attention to a

certain area of your necklace

or the piece as a whole.

fringe Beads Small teardrop-

shaped beads with a horizon-

tal hole that allows the bead

to hang from thread or wire

like a small teardrop.

Gemstone Beads Once used

as currency, gemstone beads

offer variety in color from

sultry earthy tones to the

bright translucent tones of the

rainbow. Gemstone beads are

available in a wide variety of

sizes, shapes and grades.

turquoise Beads Turquoise

beads come in a variety of

colors, including yellow,

white, green, blue and laven-

der. A wide variety of shapes

and sizes add interest to this

mysterious stone.

There are many faux and dyed turquoise gemstones. They

can include white magnesite, howlite and mountain jade.

if you aren’t sure about the gems you are buying, always

ask the vendor.

Glass Beads Glass beads are

a broad category of beads,

including art glass, cane glass,

cat’s eye, chevron, crackle

glass, faceted, lampwork,

crow, cubic zirconia, dichroic

glass and foil-lined glass.

Metal Beads From sterling

silver to copper, and shiny

to antique, metal beads

are available in a variety of

finishes, shapes and sizes to

match your every design.

Pearls Whether cultured,

freshwater, crystal or glass,

pearls add a touch of so-

phistication to your jewelry

designs. The versatility of

pearls allows them to be

styled in both elegant and

contemporary designs. Real

pearls vary slightly in color,

shape and size.

bead types


Pendants Pendants change

the look of your design im-

mediately. Add them to your

favorite necklace or incor-

porate them into your design

from the beginning.

Porcelain Beads Fine por-

celain beads add a designer

touch when mixed with

crystals in your designs.

seed Beads The most widely

used beads in jewelry design,

these beads can be used as

filler beads, be woven into

designs or to create intricate

patterns and shapes. Most

common sizes are 6, 8 and

11. The larger the number,

the smaller the bead.

shell Beads Derived of the

beautiful shells found in the

ocean, these beads come in

a variety of incredible colors,

sizes and shapes. Mixed with

crystals and other beads, they

add a dazzling array of color

to all your jewelry projects.

triangle Beads These small

triangular beads add big

impact to your designs. The

multisided beads catch and

reflect light adding motion

and dimension to all your

beading designs.

wood Beads Traditional and

non-traditional wood beads

can be dressed up with

crystals or matched up with

earthy stone colors for a more

natural and contemporary

look.

Bead shaPes

bead types


Bails A bail is used to dis-

play a special stone or gem.

it’s function is to hold and

hang a pendant.

Bead caps Bead caps add

flair and dimension to your

bead projects and come in a

wide variety of sizes, shapes

and finishes to accommodate

all your design ideas. They

can also be used to serve as

protection from other beads.

chain Perk up your projects

with a beautiful chain. Avail-

able in large to small shaped

links, rope, serpentine, figaro,

flat and cable, chain adds spar-

kle to your projects and comes

in many finishes to coordinate

with your beads and findings.

clasps Clasps not only secure

your beading projects, they

can become part of the de-

sign as well. Clasps are avail-

able in bar-and-ring toggles,

barrel, bead, box, button,

filigree, fishhook, hook-and-

eye, lobster-claw, magnetic,

multistrand, S-hook, slide

lock, spring-ring, snap lock

and tube.

crimp Beads & tubes Crimps

are used at the beginning and

ends of your beading wire to

secure a clasp. They come

in a bead or tube shape and

can even come with a ring

attached.

crimp Bead covers Crimp

bead covers disguise and pro-

tect your crimp beads. They

blend into the strand of beads,

giving your designs a finished,

professional look.

findings

earring findings earring findings are available in a variety

of styles, sizes and finishes to complement your every

design. Options include ear studs, hook ear wires, ear

threads, hoop earrings, lever-back, clip-on, half-ball post,

ball post and chandelier.



eye Pins A straight pin with

the eye already created for

you, eye pins give you endless

design possibilities.

head Pins A straight pin with

a flattened end, this versatile

pin allows you to create many

different designs in necklaces,

earrings and bracelets.

jump rings Jump rings are

not just for holding your

necklace together. Now jump

rings are being used in a

variety of ways to add dimen-

sion and design possibilities.

They can also be weaved into

chain maille.

links Links come in every

style and color, from plain to

very fancy. use links to con-

nect pieces of your design or

to add a bit of whimsy

or interest.

Pin Backs use pin backs to

create beautiful broaches. Just

glue on a chabochon, wait for

it to dry, and go.

spacer Bars Spacer bars are

invaluable when creating

multistranded pieces. They

help keep your wire separated

for a great look.

split rings Not just for key

chains, these double jump

rings offer more security

for your precious gems

and stones.

findings

Beading findings such

Beading findings such

Beading

as eye pins, head findings such

as eye pins, head findings such

pins and jump rings are as eye pins, head

pins and jump rings are as eye pins, head

made from wires of differpins and jump rings are

made from wires of differpins and jump rings are

-ent gauges and harnesses. Gauges of wire come in a ent gauges and harnesses. Gauges of wire come in a ent gauges and harnesses.

variety of sizes, 18–26 for Gauges of wire come in a variety of sizes, 18–26 for Gauges of wire come in a

example, the smaller the variety of sizes, 18–26 for example, the smaller the variety of sizes, 18–26 for

number the larger the example, the smaller the number the larger the

example, the smaller the

gauge and vice number the larger the

gauge and vice number the larger the

versa.

nylon beading thread is great

for stitching, weaving and for

beads with small holes.

ribbon comes in fabric or

metal yarn versions and a

wide variety of colors. Ribbon

is ideal for adding texture to

your designs.

silk thread is traditionally used

for knotting pearls. it’s wonder-

ful for gemstones as well.

Wire guards, bead tips,

bola tips and slides, cones,

coils, crimp covers and

end caps give your beading

project the finished look of

a professional.

Wire is sold by gauge or by

millimeters which refers to

its diameter. The higher the

number, the smaller the wire.

flexible Beading wire is made

from multiple strands of wire,

twisted together then coated,

usually in nylon. it is available

in various sizes and colors,

depending on the strength you

need for each project.

cord comes in satin, leather,

suede, hemp, rayon and cotton.

Cords are often used when

knotting is part of the design.

elastic is great for making

quick and easy bracelets.

Make sure the thickness you

purchase will go through the

holes in your beads.

illusion cord is very thin

and comes in a variety of

colors. it is most often used

for making illusion or float-

ing necklaces.

Memory wire holds its

shape and comes in sizes

for necklaces, bracelets and

rings. Memory wire requires

a special cutter or very heavy

wire cutters.

stringing materials

TerminaTTerminaTTermina ors

wire gauge


Bead Mat A small velour

mat designed to keep your

beads from rolling off your

work space.

Bead design Board A

flocked board with grooves

used to lay out your beads

and aid in your design.

Contains small, shallow

compartments for beads

and findings.

tools

Beading wire cutters These

cutters are used to cut flexible

beading wire. They have a

thin, pointed tip that can get

in between beads to trim wire

tails. Do not use to cut normal

wires because it will damage

the cutting edges.

Bead reamer used to smooth rough edges on beads,

and to straighten or enlarge drilled holes in beads.

Beading needles Small thin

wire needle with large flexible

eye for threads, cords and var-

ious stringing items. eyes vary

in size; the higher the num-

ber, the smaller the needle.

Some beading needles also

resemble traditional needles.

Sizes 10–15 are generally

used for bead stitches.

Glue Various glues can be used to secure knots, glue

beads onto illusion cord and add end beads to memory

wire. For jewelry, you want a glue that dries soft or flexible

and not brittle.

Gauge tool No more guessing at the gauge of your

beading wire. use this handy little tool to determine

accurate wire gauge.


Loop-Closing

Pliers

4-In-1

This tool is named because of its four functions:

Manipulating, flattening, closing and cutting.

Bent-Nose

The bend in the nose of these pliers makes them useful in

hard-to-reach places.

Chain-Nose

Flat on the inside and rounded on the outside, these pli-

ers are used to create 90-degree bends in wire on the flat

surface and rounded bends when wire is wrapped over the

top portion of the jaws. They are commonly used to work in

tight places or to open jump rings. Chain-nose pliers differ

from flat-nose because they have a smaller, pointed tip.

Crimp

Specialized pliers used to close and fold crimp beads

and tubes. The back slot makes a C-shaped dent in the

crimp bead, and the front slot rounds the crimp bead

for a professional look.

End-Cutting

These basic work pliers can be used to cut head pins,

wire and a variety of jewelry-making items.

Flat-Nose

Flat-nose pliers have a smooth jaw that is used to grip,

bend and flatten wire without marking it.

Loop-Closing

These specialty pliers have a groove on the top and

bottom jaw to smoothly close jump rings without

distorting or scratching.

tools

Bent-Nose

Chain-Nose

Crimp

End-Cutting

Flat-Nose

4-In-1


Memory Wire Cutters

These are heavy-duty pliers used to cut memory wire. It is

recommended not to use your regular cutters for memory

wire because it will damage them.

Nylon-Jaw

The nylon jaw of these pliers is used to remove kinks and

bends from wire. Pull the wire gently but firmly through the

nylon jaws to straighten.

Round-Nose

Round-nose pliers are used to create loops and curves in

wire. A tapered jaw allows you to vary the size of the loops.

Side-Cutting (Flush-Cutting)

Angled jaws give you a close cut.

Split-Ring Opening

These specialty pliers allow you to open any size split ring

with ease so beads or attachments can be added.

Wire-Wrapping

Uniform loops are a breeze to create with these specialized

pliers. The graduating round jaw creates loops in three sizes.

Thread Conditioner

Beeswax keeps your thread from fraying, helps to protect

it from moisture and decay, and allows your beads to slide

easily and create tighter stitches.

tools

Memory Wire Cutters

Nylon-Jaw

Round-Nose

Side-Cutting

Split-Ring Opening

Wire-Wrapping


Gently open bail enough to fit around pendant.

Put a small amount of jewelry glue into the hole of the pendant.

insert both sides of the bail, into both sides of the pendant.

Gently squeeze bail with flat-nose pliers to secure bail.

You may need to hold until the glue sets.

Cut a 2-inch piece of 18-gauge wire. use your round-nose pli-ers to grasp the very end of the wire and roll toward you until the wire touches itself. You may have to stop part of the way through to adjust your pliers and complete the roll. The loop will now look like a P.

Next form the wire into a hook shape as shown.

To finish your clasp, form a small metal spiral on the other end. Grasp the very end of the wire with your round-nose pliers. Roll toward you until the wire touches itself. You may have to stop part of the way through to adjust your pliers and complete the loop.

Grasp the flat loop with the jaws of your flat-nose pliers, with the tail facing out of the pliers. use your thumb to press the wire tight against itself, forming the beginning of the spiral. Adjust the pliers and continue to press the wire into the spiral. Stop when the spiral is the correct size. Hammer with a flat hammer to strengthen the clasp. use a jump ring to attach to your project.

Bead caps can be used with a bead to cre-ate a dangle or strung between beads for a totally different look. To create a dangle, use a head pin.

String a small seed bead, your focal bead and an appropriately sized bead cap. Hold the beads firmly against the bottom of the head pin.

Bend the wire at the top of the bead cap to a 45-de-gree angle. Trim the wire to about 3/8 inch (longer if you want a larger loop). Face the bent wire away from you.

Grasp the end with the round-nose pliers. Roll the wire toward you until it touches itself. You may have to stop part of the way through to adjust your pliers and complete the roll. Adjust the loop so it is centered on the bead.

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bails

basic clasp

bead caps


Calottes are used when stringing with thread.

Tie a seed bead onto the thread with a knot. Or, tie a double knot so the knot does not slip through the hole in the calotte.

Lay the seed bead in the calotte. if using a bottom-hinged calotte, make sure you place the thread through the hole in the bottom so the knot sits in the calotte. You may wish to add a dot of glue for security.

use your flat-nose pliers to close the calotte. Be careful not to smash the calotte.

String your beads and finish with a calotte on the other end. use the loop on the calotte to attach to your clasp. Trim excess string ends.

Cord tips and cord coils are used for finishing cord ends.

Place a drop of glue on the cord tip or in the coil.

Push the cord into the tip or coil. Allow to dry.

For added support on the coil tip, you can flatten the end coil closest to your cord.

Method 1: 4-in-1 tool

With the round-nose pliers of your 4-in-1 tool, grab the crimp bead.

Squeeze gently to flatten the crimp bead.

Method 2: crimp tool

Place the crimp bead in the bottom jaw of the crimp tool.

Gently squeeze. This will make the crimp c-shaped.

Turn the crimp bead 90 degrees counter clockwise and place in the top jaw. it will look like a smile in a set of parenthesis.

Gently squeeze until the bead’s two sides have come together.

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cord tips & coils

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Tip: You can use the top flat part to flatten your crimp more, if necessary. Be gentle so you do not break the bead.


Place the crimp cover in the front opening of your crimp pliers.

Place the cover around the crimped bead.

Gently squeeze the pliers to close the crimp cover. Don’t press down too hard or you will flatten the crimp cover.

Hammering hardens and flattens round wire. This can be important when making ear wires or clasps that need to hold their shape. Always use a smooth surface and a clean hammer to avoid marring. A few light taps on each side will do it. If you hammer too much, the metal becomes brittle and breaks.

This is a great technique when you want the wire or cord to show in your jewelry design.

Place a crimp bead on your wire. Add additional beads in a group as desired. Add another crimp bead.

Decide where on the wire your group of beads will float. Use the back space in the jaws of your crimp pliers to put a v-shaped mark in the

crimp bead. Move the crimp bead to the front space in the jaws. Turn the crimp bead 90 degrees. Squeeze gently so that the pressure from the pliers folds the crimp bead into a small round shape.

Move the group of beads close to the crimped bead, but no so tight that they won’t hang properly. Use the same crimping technique to crimp the bead at the end of the grouping. Repeat for the next grouping of beads.

Use a smooth round 2–6 mm cylinder or your wire-wrap-ping pliers. Wrap the wire tightly and smoothly around the cylinder.

Slide the coil off the cylinder.

Use side-cutting pliers to cut up the center of the coil, forming individual jump rings.

This tool is named because of its four functions:

• Manipulating wire with the

round-nose pliers.

• Flattening crimp beads with the

round-nose pliers.

• Closing loops with the grooves in

between the pliers and the cutter.

• Cutting with the cutter.

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crimp cover

hammering wire jump rings (making your own)

4-In-1 plIersintermittent stringing (Floating)


Method 1

Place a bead on your thread.

Tie a knot but do not pull it tight.

Place the end of an awl or a blunt needle into the loop created by the knot. Slide the loop as close to the bead as you can.

Pull the thread tight and remove the awl.

Separate the two pieces of thread to finish tightening the knot.

use glue to secure your knot.

Method 2

Place a bead on your thread. Tie a knot but do not pull it tight.

use a pair of knotting tweezers (tweezers with a long, thin tip) to go through the knot and pinch the thread tightly against the top of the bead.

You can now pull the knot down and into place below the twee-zers. Pull taut.

use a pair of round-nose pliers to grasp the end of the mem-ory wire. Turn a loop until it touches itself. The wire is stiff, so use sturdy pliers and remember this may take a few tries.

Grasp the very end of the wire with your round-nose pliers. Roll toward you until the wire touches itself. You may have to stop part of the way through to adjust your pliers and complete the loop.

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knotting

memory wire loops

metal spirals

Overhand Knot—Make a loop and pass the cord behind the loop, over the front cord. Pull to tighten.

Square Knot—Make one overhand knot, passing the right cord over the left. Repeat overhand knot, this time passing left end over right. Pull to tighten.

Surgeon’s Knot—Make an overhand knot, passing the right cord over the left. Repeat overhand knot, this time passing left end over right twice. Pull to tighten.

Lark’s Head Knot—Fold stringing material in half and pass the folded end through the loop through which you are attaching cord. Pull ends of cord through the loop made at the fold to tighten.

Lark’s Head KnotOverhand Knot

Surgeon’s Knot Square Knot







Knots


Grasp the flat loop with the jaws of your flat-nose pliers, with the tail facing out of the pliers. use your thumb to press the wire tight against itself, forming the beginning of the spiral. Adjust the pliers and continue to press the wire into the spiral. Stop when the spiral is the correct size.

Finish your spiral by creating a loop or by adding a bead and then a loop.

use your round-nose pliers to grasp the very end of the wire. Roll the wire toward you until it touches itself. You may have to stop part of the way through to adjust your pliers and complete the roll. The loop will now look like a P.

insert the pliers into the loop and use your thumb to reposition the loop into more of a lollipop shape.

Hold the bead firmly against the bottom of the wire or pin. Bend the wire at the top of the bead to a 45-degree angle.

Trim the wire to about 3/8 inch (longer if you want a larger loop).

Face the bent wire away from you. Grasp the end with the round-nose pliers. Roll the wire toward you until

it touches itself. You may have to stop part of the way through to adjust your pliers and complete the roll. Adjust the loop so it is centered on the bead.

Place a bead on wire or a head pin. Press the bead down onto the bottom of the wire or pin with the nail of your thumb.

Place your flat or chain-nose pliers above the bead. Bend the wire over the top of the pliers at a 45-degree angle.

Grasp the wire at the bend with round-nose pliers. Pull the tail of the wire around the pliers until it crosses over itself, forming a loop.

Hold the loop in your flat-nose pliers. use your chain-nose pliers to pull the tail of the wire and begin the wrapping process. Go slowly to ensure a good wrap. Complete the wrap all the way to the bead.

Trim the wire close to the bead. use pli-ers to press the end down.

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Wire loop

Wire loop With a bead on the Wire

wrapped loop

Tip: To make multiple loops the same size, use a marker to note the position of your loop on the round-nose pliers.


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Process color version (below)

Black version (below)

Grayscale version (below)

M inim um sizes allowed (below).

Process color version (left)

Grayscale version (left)

Black version (left)

Hoop Earrings

Wrap end of wire three times tightly

around hoop at top front.

String a bead on wire. Hold bead

so it sits on hoop. Tightly wrap wire

twice in front of it. Repeat until you

have 12 beads on hoop.

Wrap wire fi ve or six times after last

bead. Trim excess wire.

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Chain Earrings

String a crystal onto a head pin.

Form a loop above crystal. Repeat

to make a total of six bead charms:

2 blue, 2 green and 2 turquoise.

Note: You will need

to use two extra head

pins left over from

other earrings to make

charms for this set.

Twist loop of

earring wire open

slightly. Attach to end

link of one length of

chain. Close loop.

Design Tip: To make

earrings shorter, cut

off desired links from end of chain.

Open loop of a bead charm

slightly. Attach to bottom link

of chain. Close loop. Continue

to attach bead charms to chain

evenly spaced.

Lock & Key Earrings

Using an extra

jump ring from

Filigree Connec-

tor Earrings, twist

open and attach

key charm. Close

jump ring.

Open loop on eye pin. Attach lock

charm and jump ring holding key charm.

Close loop.

String a bead cap, faceted bead and a

bead cap onto eye pin. Note: String bead

caps so they “cup” the faceted bead.

Form a loop above bead cap.

Twist loop open slightly. Attach to loop on

ear wire. Twist loop closed.

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String the following onto a head pin:

silver spacer bead, large pearl, bead

cap and a small pearl. Note: String

bead cap so it “cups” large pearl.

Form a loop above beads.

Twist loop open slightly and attach

to loop on earring fi nding. Twist

loop closed.

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head pins

ear wires

bicone crystalschain

beads

earring hoops

wire

lock charms

key charms

bead caps

eye pins

crystal AB faceted beads

ear wires

large pearls

bead caps

small pearls

silver spacer beads

lever-back earring findings

head pins

Beading Friends,

My goal is to make theSimply Beads Kit Club betterand better, so your ideas andopinions are important to me.

So now, there are two ways thatyou can offer your personalfeedback and suggestions.

E-mail me directly [email protected] or

visit the Simply Beads Kit Club blog at www.simplybeadskitclub.com/blog.

I look forward to hearing from you in either or both of these forums.

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Cut two 10-inch lengths of wire. Crimp each wire to loop on lobster-claw clasp.

String three pearls on one wire and two pearls on second wire.

Hold wires together and string a silver round, agate round, silver round, agate round, silver round, agate round and silver round.

Repeat step 2.

Hold wires together and string a silver round, agate nugget, silver round, agate nugget, silver round, agate nugget and a silver round.

Repeat steps 2–4 in reverse to string other half of bracelet.

Crimp both wires to split ring. Trim excess wire.

String the following on a head pin: silver round, agate nugget and three silver rounds.

Form a loop above last bead. Trim excess wire. Open loop and attach to loop on ear wire; close loop.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for sec-ond earring. ●

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Note: Finished size is 7¼ inches (including clasp).

Note: Finished size is 1¾ inches long.

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Thread wire end through toggle, then back through crimp bead and several beads on wire. Use chain-nose pliers to pull wire taut so there is no gap between toggle, crimp bead and other beads. Flatten and fold crimp bead. Trim excess wire.

Refer to instructions for Thread the Toggle Clasp to attach other 22-inch wire to clasp. Repeat steps 1 and 2 with this same wire.

Refer to instructions for Thread the Toggle Clasp to attach 23-inch wire to clasp. String 18½ -inch row of beads as desired; string a crimp bead after last bead. Attach a piece of tape to end of wire to secure beads.

Wrap strand evenly around two shorter strands. Remove tape. Place wire end through clasp and back through crimp bead and several beads. Flatten and fold crimp to secure. Trim excess wire.

Arrange beads to equal measurement around your wrist, placing a ceramic focal bead in center of line.

Add two inches to wrist measurement; cut wire to this length.

Refer to instructions for Thread the Toggle Clasp to secure wire to clasp. String beads.

String a crimp bead. Thread wire tail through other half of clasp and back through crimp bead. Flatten and fold crimp bead. Trim excess wire.

String four beads on a head pin. Form a head-pin loop. Open loop and slide onto an ear wire; close loop. Repeat for second earring. ●

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EarringsNote: Finished size is 1¾ inches long.

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