DIY = turquoise bead bracelet

I am quite chuffed with myself today.

I haven't made much jewellery before but I really LOVE beads.

I've collected LOADS over the years and thought it was about time I made something before I drowned in them.

So, I made this simple bracelet.

My sister's birthday is coming up and I would like to give this to her as part of a 'present pack'.

It was really easy (I reckon).

Here's how:

 Supplies:

Seed beads (mine were turquoise colour and metal)

A complementary bead thread (nylon)

Crimping ends

A fastning of some kind (Bar Clasp/Lobster Clasp (jump rings needed for these) or Ribbon)

Supplies

Thread your first bead onto the nylon and tie a knot round it.

Tip: To make the knot more secure 'cement' it with nail varnish.

Thread your beads (see you next century!). 

Make it easier for yourself - use a beading board (don't make your own like I did!)

Offer it up against your wrist to regularly check the length.

Put the bead with the knot into a crimping end and sqeeze it together

Put your jump rings and your clasp on with pliers (or use your nails) and YOU'RE DONE.

OR, like me, thread a bit of ribbon through the crimp end ring and thread a larger bead through (or knot it) to secure it.

 Then present it to a happy recipient!

Tinkety Tonk