How To Turn A Bead Strand Into A Bracelet

In “Make A Bracelet: Turn A Bead Strand Into A Bracelet" we’ll show you how to bead a bracelet with bead stringing wire including how to remove the beads from the store bought strand, how to string the beads onto the bead stringing wire, and how to finish the ends of the bracelet with the clasp.
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Chapters
0:00 Title
0:08 Tools and Materials
1:11 Getting Started
5:07 Putting On The Clasp
8:28 Finished Bracelet
Here's the how-to:
How To Make A Bracelet From A Bead Strand
by Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil
Running With Sisters
Make a bracelet from a bead strand! Aren’t some of those mixed-bead strands at the craft store irresistible?! Ever thought it would be a great bracelet or necklace just as it is? We have! Well there’s no reason why you can’t turn that bead strand into a gorgeous piece of jewelry. It’s as easy as bead stringing.
Materials and Tools
Strand of assorted beads, 7” long (Our beads are 8mm to 10mm.)
Bead stringing wire, 19-strand, gold color
Lobster clasp & jump ring, gold
2 Clamshell bead tips, gold
2 Crimp Beads, size #1, gold
Chain-nose pliers
Wire cutters
Ruler
Scissors
Bead Bug (or masking tape) This is what a Bead Bug looks like ► amzn.to/3bA44mT
Steps
1. Lay your bead strand out on your work surface. Cut the monofilament the beads are temporarily strung on. Slide the filament out of the beads, keeping them lined up in order.
2. Cut a piece of bead stringing wire 10” long. Place a “Bead Bug” at one end of the wire to keep your beads from sliding off.
3. Feed the beads onto the wire until you’ve strung most of the beads.
4. Measure the beaded section. For a 7” bracelet, you will want approximately 6½” of beads on the wire.
5. To finish that end of the bracelet, slide the wire up through the hole in the bottom of the clamshell bead tip. Then slide on a crimp bead. Press the crimp bead flat onto the wire with the chain-nose pliers. Trim the end of the wire.
6. Slide the clamshell bead tip up and over the flattened crimp bead. Press the clamshell closed. Slide the lobster clasp into the open loop on the clamshell bead tip, then rotate the loop closed.
7. To finish the other end of the bracelet, slide the beads down to the lobster clasp end and remove the Bead Bug. Slide a clamshell bead tip onto the wire. Feed a crimp bead onto the wire. Slide it and the clamshell down to the beads. Reach into the clamshell with the tip of the chain-nose pliers and flatten the crimp onto the wire. Press the clamshell closed using the chain-nose pliers. Trim the wire.
8. Slide the other end of the clasp into the open loop on the clamshell, then rotate the loop closed using the chain-nose pliers.
Aren’t you amazed at how easy that is? Let us know if you Turn A Bead Strand Into A Bracelet. We’d love to hear how it goes!
Happy Crafting,
Jennifer & Kitty
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[@celestialvoid]

This is EXACTLY the tutorial I’ve been looking for. You’re a great teacher, you explain the steps and why you need to do them and what the parts are for. Someone new to jewelry making would never know what the crimp bead or the clam shell was used for. Thank you!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for the kind words Ariane! Here's the written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/make-a-bracelet/ And we're here if you have any questions. Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@pamelaklemp5615]

Very nice colors, textures and designs for your bracelet. I've been making Endless End bracelets in the past but with the new STEEL FINDINGS I can move into this kind of more traditional clasp finishing approach 👏 . Jewelry making has evolved so quickly over the last few years and the possibilities are truly amazing nowadays 👏.

[@TheSmlovely01]

It is so simple and to the point for a beginner like me. Thx

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you so much! Jennifer & Kitty

[@pixiebeads4163]

Wow. Using the clamp looks much easier than the way I've always done it. I always saw them in Hobby Lobby but never knew the use of it. Thanks so much! Next time I go in there I'll have to get some.

[@TheONeilSisters]

We love the Bead Bug! So easy to use. Of course, if you don't have one yet, you can just fold a piece of masking tape over then end of the wire to keep the beads from sliding off. Here's the how-to for this project: runningwithsisters.com/make-a-bracelet/ Cheers, J&K

[@GeechyGirl1976]

Me too, I saw them in Hobby Lobby that’s the reason why I came here to watch ❤

[@llopez6040]

Thank you for sharing your techniques. I learn something new today. Thank you

[@TheONeilSisters]

You are so welcome Lissette! Jennifer & Kitty

[@libra951]

Oh my God!! I bought the same thing, thinking of keeping the same way as it came. I was leaning more towards the necklace, but I think the bracelet looks far better.

[@TheONeilSisters]

It is such a pretty bead strand, isn't it!? Jennifer & Kitty

[@windkitz]

Thank you so much for this!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

You are so welcome! J&K

[@ahmedelgendy26]

Many thanks

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching! Jennifer & Kitty

[@vherrerasong]

Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

You're welcome! So glad you liked it! Jennifer & Kitty

[@Margocasti428]

Thank you for sharing.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching! J&K

[@GeechyGirl1976]

Thanks for showing me ❤️🙌👍🏼

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help! And you are so welcome! Jennifer & Kitty

[@dianesanders5301]

Total gorgeousness!!! 😄

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Diane! We love how it turned out! J&K

[@christinalloyd7920]

Very, very smart!😉😉

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Christina! Jennifer & Kitty

[@divanana10]

I always have a problem closing that second end. I'm going to practice as I watch your video.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great idea to practice. The second end is definitely the challenging one. Good luck! Jennifer & Kitty

[@yazminricitos1125]

Can a crimp tube be used instead of a crimp bead?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yes! Just make sure the crimped tube fits inside the clamshell bead tip. Here's the how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/make-a-bracelet/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@sher1947]

Can I use stretchy thread?

[@jaybailey8767]

Where can I get beads?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Jay, If you want an inspiraqtional bead strand like ours, you can find them at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and JoAnn. Hobby Lobby Bead Strands: www.hobbylobby.com/search/?text=bead+strand Michaels Strung Beads: www.michaels.com/beads/strung-beads/809188123 JoAnn Bead Strands: www.joann.com/jewelry-making/beads/strung-beads/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty ps: The complete how-to for this project is on our blog here >> runningwithsisters.com/make-a-bracelet/