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Sunday, June 20, 2010

How to Make Beaded Handmade Rings

Rings are rarely noticed not only because of their size but because much attention are given to other accessories such as necklaces and bracelets. More so, in beaded handmade accessories, handmade rings are still left out because only a few selected beads are appropriate for the accessory. You have to carefully choose beads that are flat and small for comfort. But still it is nice to make and wear handmade accessories that are matching.

These simple instructions will guide you through making beaded handmade rings that are stylish and trendy.
Planning the design is always the first step of every project. For the handmade rings, be specific of the size the handmade accessories. The ring should not be too or else the elastic band will break. It should also be not too be big as it will make the handmade rings useless. Always go for the perfect fit. Measure the size of your finger before hand to avoid errors.

Get your supplies. For these handmade accessories you will need (25) seed beads #11, (1) flat feature bead, (2) crimps, pliers and spool of nylon bead cord,. We will make use of nylon bead cord as it is very versatile, elastic and durable. In this project, we will only use 2 inches of nylon bead cord per ring. All these materials can be bought from craft stores at low prices.

When you are ready, begin with sliding one crimp onto the cord. Be careful not squash the crimp. Thread in the seed beads until the whole length of cord is covered but leave a space for the flat feature bead and for making a knot. Slide in the second crimp followed by the flat bead onto the nylon cord. To close the handmade ring, take one end of the nylon bead cord and insert it into the first crimp. Then tighten the ring by pulling both ends of the cord. As soon as your handcrafted ring has been formed, squash the crimps to secure the nylon bead cord. The excess nylon bead cord is cut as near as possible to the crimps to have a clean looking handmade ring.

The steps are so basic that even individuals with no experience in making handmade accessories can follow. This method of making handmade rings is also fast and easy option to match your other handmade accessories. Create several handmade rings of different colors and layer them into a finger to create a new look.

More so if making handmade accessories is your passion, do not be afraid to mix match your handmade accessories. Create different look each day and experiment new designs to make a new fashion statement that is unique and 100 percent original.