Much as I like bead work jewelry, it does take up a lot of time. So for those of us with time only for quick beaded bracelets, this tip from Sneezerville is sure to please! Her idea is to turn a beaded bracelet into a necklace!
She actually braided 3 beaded bracelets together. But I am sure bead work such as the spiral stitch (see tutorial link below) will look great too! She saved money by using strips of jersey for the rest of the necklace. But adding cord or chain are also other alternatives.This is also a super idea for jewelry design makeovers.
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
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Before You Go:
- Spiral Stitch Beaded Jewelry Tutorials
- How to Make Beadwoven Necklace Tutorials
- Easy Netted Bracelet Tutorial
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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Awesome idea!! Thank you for the inspiration. Now if I could find a quick way to bead my faery butterfly wings...LOL
ReplyDeleteI had a clever kid in one of my last chainmaille classes. He was working on a bracelet and then he had the idea to make a leather cord extension so he could wear the bracelet also as a necklace. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for when I only have time to make a braclet but really want a necklace!
ReplyDeleteIt sure is a quick way to get a maximum benefit from a lesser effort!
ReplyDeleteNothing quick about bead work, though, Regina!
This would certanly save some time as it takes at least twice as long to make a standard 18" necklace as it does to make a bracelet. Also I love the way Sneezerville's bracelets look as a choker, but then I've always been fond of chokers.
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