If you want to know how-to-string-beads to make necklaces or bracelets, you need to know what kind of thread/wire you will use. Please download our free e-book, you will get a list of our favorite threads for jewelry making.
For each type of thread, we have added the specific needle you will need to use.
Choosing findings is an important part of the design process.
Concerning the tools, you will need pliers, cutter.
Do you need a bead board to learn how to string beads the proper way? your choice
Now, the following pictures will show you how to string beads through different design styles.
Necklaces are described by a specific terminology and length ( the clasp is included).
C.J.M.com loves simple techniques like the stringing with wire thread, stringing with nylon or silk or the eye loop technique. We like to experiment, work with details, colors and textures and we try to maintain an element of fun if possible, being not too serious…
We make mistakes but so what, we just do it again…
Our idea is to show how to add visual interest in the bead pattern by choosing beads like flower beads, in contrasting colors or textures and above everything we pay a strong attention to details especially for a nice "finishing touch".

Necklace Design Styles

Symmetrical Design

Opposite colors, contrasting textures and shapes united with orange/coral beads.

Click here if you want to make a matching bracelet.

Asymmetrical Design

How to string beads using a simple wire technique: mix cold (recycled glass beads) with warm earth tones beads ( multi color moonstone). Link them together with a simple copper chain.

Repeating Pattern

Repeating pattern for this 2 strands necklace using different thread colors and glass barrel beads.

Random

Click here to see how to make this necklace strung randomly.