Jewelry is a valuable item to own. There is the timeless kind such as pearls, diamonds, precious gems, silver and gold jewelry. Then there is fashion jewelry which is chunky, bold and unique, which is made from semi-precious materials like crystals, corals, wood and beads. In particular, types of jewelry made from beads are standouts and are now favorite accessories worn by most women.

Stringing beads is now enjoyed as a hobby. You can make them into jewelry. It also provides extra income as a home business. Beaded jewelry is stylish and wearable at any time. It is easy to make as you simply learn how to string them up properly. You design your own jewelry into different ring ornaments, beaded necklaces and bracelets to add unique beauty to your total appearance.

So how do you string beads at home? You can learn good tips from the internet as there are many how-to articles on this. You just have to be patient and learn to follow the steps to string beads properly.

Materials that you need

You need colorful beads. For your strings, you can choose memory wire, elastic nylon thread, fishing line, silk thread or thin leather, toggle clasps to fasten your string of beads

Your Tools to String the Beads

Chain nose pliers, a pair flush cutters

How to go about stringing beads

Have an idea of your design. You can use one-colored beads as a start in the same sizes. A bracelet is a simple jewelry you can string.

Measure your string to a length slightly bigger to fit your wrist. The extra length gives you flexibility to correct the size later on. Secure one end of your string with a piece of tape. String in your beads one at a time. Keep in mind to measure your strung beads along the way so you know if it is good enough to fit your wrist. Provide an extra inch to put on the toggle clasp at the end of the string.

You would be happy with your own creation. Make your own personal jewelry by stringing clay beads. It is a new hobby that taps your sense of creativity and resourcefulness. You can have fun and you can experiment with designs. You can also look at different jewelry creations on the internet, and vary the design according to your own needs.

The flexibility of bead jewelry gives you the advantage of accessorizing your look. You are always in your best fashionable appearance.