I’ve been seeing playful mixed bead necklaces like this all over social media. These necklaces sure are pretty, they’re also really really easy to make! So instead of splurging on a pre-made one, why not make your own custom design for much cheaper? This is also a great way to use any special and one-off Beads in your collection and to show off your own particular style through the beads and charms you use. I used a variety of beads in my own piece including a polymer-clay bead I made years ago, some special glass beads and some gemstones as well. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links, I hope you find them useful for acquiring the materials to make your own special necklace.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your own maximalist, playful beaded necklace:
1: A mixture of beads. I used some glass seed beads, glass statement beads, pearls in different sizes and shades, polymer clay fruit beads, fluorite chip beads, coral beads and a variety of plastic beads. For the best result, choose beads that have different shapes, patterns and bright colours.
Mixed glass beads:
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Fluorite chip beads
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Polymer clay fruit beads
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Pearls
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Mixed gemstone beads
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Seed beads
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2: A piece of tiger tail wire that is slightly longer than your desired necklace length.
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3: Four crimp beads.
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4: A clasp. I used this gold-filled one with jump rings attached.
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5: An extra jump ring.
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6: Pliers. I used my round nose pliers (middle), cutting pliers (left) and flat nose pliers (right).
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Follow these steps to make your own whimsical pearl embellished beaded necklace:
1: Add two crimp beads to one end of the tiger tail wire.
2: Add a jump ring to the wire as well.
3: Fold the wire around the jump ring and put it through the crimp beads.
4: Squash the crimp beads to secure the jump ring in place.
5: Begin adding beads. Add them in random order to create the perfect chaotic but playful look!
6: Continue adding beads until your necklace is at its desired length.
7: Add the remaining two crimp beads to the other end of the necklace.
8: Add the clasp.
9: Loop the wire around the clasp and through the jump rings and the last few beads of the necklace. Pull the wire tight.
10: Squash the crimps to secure the wire in place.
11: Trim the excess wire.
Now your unique, cool and fun beaded necklace is ready to wear! What different beads will feature on yours? I bet if you make this necklace it will be your new lucky charm
If you love unconventional pearl jewelry, here are some other pearl designs you can make at home:
- 1: Rainbow and gold wire pearl statement earrings
- 2: A pearl embellished hand harness.
- 3: A cute pearl charm that you can put on a necklace or earrings!
- 4: An anklet with pearls and colorful glass beads.
- 5: This trendy necklace that features a single pearl surrounded by mixed glass beads.
- 6: Dangly beaded pearl hoops.
- 7: Construct some pearl tassels for your silver hoop earrings.
- 8: Y2K nostalgia jelly earrings with pearl charms.
- 9: A single earring with pearls and a glass charm.
- 10: Rainbow pearl drop earrings!
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