Simple Lanyard Necklace Tutorial

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The Boho Chic Simple Lanyard Necklace is a great project to do with the children in your life before they return to school this fall. It is also a great project to help you clean up your beading supplies of those single random beads you have left over!

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Simple Lanyard Necklace Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Hammered Ring 20mm - Pure Silver Plated, ~1 Piece
Chinese Knotting Cord - Black, ~6-10 Feet
Various Beads

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Select a loop or toggle for your necklace's base.
Cut two pieces of Chinese Knotting Cord, each about 3 feet long, and fold them to create loops.
Thread the cords through the loop/toggle, securing them with a knot.
Decide on the desired length for your necklace and start adding beads to each cord, tying a knot at the end to secure them.
Ensure the beads can pass through the loop/toggle for easy wearing.
Adjust the length and position of the beads as desired for a customized look.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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  • BeadTec Dual-Tip Paint Markers | Pack of 24
  • BeadTec UV Cure Resin | 50ml
  • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
  • BeadTec 10-Step Mandrel for Making Rings | 2-Piece Set | 1.5-10mm
  • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate Mini Pocket | Smoke | 3.5x2.5"

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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Step 6: Choose Your Next Project

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The Boho Chic Simple Lanyard Necklace is a great project to do with the children in your life before they return to school this fall. It is also a great project to help you clean up your beading supplies of those single random beads you have left over!

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Hammered Ring 20mm - Pure Silver Plated, ~1 Piece
Chinese Knotting Cord - Black, ~6-10 Feet
Various Beads

Project Steps

Select a loop or toggle for your necklace's base.
Cut two pieces of Chinese Knotting Cord, each about 3 feet long, and fold them to create loops.
Thread the cords through the loop/toggle, securing them with a knot.
Decide on the desired length for your necklace and start adding beads to each cord, tying a knot at the end to secure them.
Ensure the beads can pass through the loop/toggle for easy wearing.
Adjust the length and position of the beads as desired for a customized look.