Creative Beading Magazine

10 Projects for under $10

TOOLS FOR ALL 10 PROJECTS

Needle

Scissors or cutters

Thread

Bead stopper

Flat nose pliers

Glue

1. FLOATING BRACELET MATERIALS

Tigertail

Crimps

Clasp set

BEADS

Feature beads

4mm Swarovski beads

2. FLOATING NECKLACE MATERIALS

Tigertail

Crimps

Clasp set

BEADS

Feature beads

4mm Swarovksi beads

3. FLOATING EARRINGS MATERIALS

Tigertail

Crimps

Earring findings

Beads of choice

Rating

1. FLOATING BRACELET

STEP ONE

Cut the Tigertail to length, reducing the length by 1cm for the clasp set.

STEP TWO

Thread one feature bead and each side a Swarovski bead to the Tigertail centre. Add a crimp to each side.

STEP THREE

Use pliers to flatten each crimp closely to the beads.

STEP FOUR

Add another crimp to both sides and flatten each at the same distance about 3cm from the centre of the beads. Add beads as above, and secure with crimps. Repeat this step for all beads.

STEP FIVE

Add clasp set as shown in diagram. The clasp is relatively heavy, so

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