On my weekly outing to the library with baby chick and the grand kids I picked up an old copy of a Martha Stewart Living magazine. I found these instructions to string jade beads with ribbon to create a cool necklace. I thought this would be a great summer project. Start now on your Christmas gift projects! I can imagine all kinds of beautiful possibilities. Use the following instructions for stringing guidelines, but use your own ideas for beads, ribbon and cording. I think I'll pull out my beads and ribbons and create some great necklaces for gifts and one for myself!
A single strand of beads is enough for a necklace, thanks to satin ribbons. The beads are strung onto silk cord that comes with a needle on one end for easy threading.
Cut two 1-yard lengths of ribbon. Unwind the silk cord fully from its spool. Thread 1 bead onto cord, sliding it down and leaving a 5-inch tail. Attach ribbon: Holding bead on tail, use cord to tie a secure double knot at midpoint of 1 ribbon. Secure bead: Pull needle back through bead (1). Knot tail and needle ends together next to bead (2); trim tail. Thread second bead; knot cord next to bead. Repeat to add remaining beads. After last knot, use cord to tie a secure double knot at midpoint of second ribbon. Pull needle back through last bead, and tie a knot around existing cord; trim ends.
Happy beading.
Enjoy the day.
mother hen
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