In this video tutorial by PotomacBeads, Allie and Anna show how to create gifts in 5 minutes or under for teachers or graduates. Even if you're a beginning beader or an experienced beader, you will love using a variety of different beads to make handmade gifts from the heart. Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!
Tassels in various colors, including school colors.
Large hole beads for bookmark decoration.
Silver-plated flat Kumihimo ends.
Charms (e.g., geology themed, autism awareness).
Jump rings of various sizes.
Cabochon settings and glass caps for personalized charms.
Leather strips and ends for keychains.
Elasticity for stretchy bracelets.
Kumihimo or leather for bracelets.
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Quick Project Steps
Bookmark:
Cut a length of rat tail cord, fold in half, and tie a knot to secure a tassel at the fold.
Slide large hole beads onto the cord and tie knots to secure.
Finish the ends with silver-plated flat Kumihimo ends and add a charm.
Keychain:
Cut a strip of leather to desired length.
Apply glue to leather ends and attach keychain ends.
Use jump rings to attach a musical charm for music teachers or any relevant charm.
Bracelet:
Choose elasticity for a stretchy bracelet or leather for a more structured look.
Attach a "Number One Teacher" charm with jump rings.
Add school-colored beads or charms as desired.
Create a double or tripple leather wrap with an extra flair. Use seed beads to create a delicate border to showcase a mosaic of gemstones, crystals and glass. This wrap is comfortable to wear and makes a great piece to take (or make) on a summer vacation destination.
Create a double or tripple leather wrap with an extra flair. Use seed beads to create a delicate border to showcase a mosaic of gemstones, crystals and glass. This wrap is comfortable to wear and makes a great piece to take (or make) on a summer vacation destination.
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In this video tutorial by PotomacBeads, Allie and Anna show how to create gifts in 5 minutes or under for teachers or graduates. Even if you're a beginning beader or an experienced beader, you will love using a variety of different beads to make handmade gifts from the heart. Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!
Designer's Material List
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Rat tail cord for bookmarks.
Tassels in various colors, including school colors.
Large hole beads for bookmark decoration.
Silver-plated flat Kumihimo ends.
Charms (e.g., geology themed, autism awareness).
Jump rings of various sizes.
Cabochon settings and glass caps for personalized charms.
Leather strips and ends for keychains.
Elasticity for stretchy bracelets.
Kumihimo or leather for bracelets.
Project Steps
Bookmark:
Cut a length of rat tail cord, fold in half, and tie a knot to secure a tassel at the fold.
Slide large hole beads onto the cord and tie knots to secure.
Finish the ends with silver-plated flat Kumihimo ends and add a charm.
Keychain:
Cut a strip of leather to desired length.
Apply glue to leather ends and attach keychain ends.
Use jump rings to attach a musical charm for music teachers or any relevant charm.
Bracelet:
Choose elasticity for a stretchy bracelet or leather for a more structured look.
Attach a "Number One Teacher" charm with jump rings.
Add school-colored beads or charms as desired.
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