This project is a twist on a classic beaded necklace. The ribbon intermingles with the beads throughout the necklace and finishes off in dramatic long strands ready to be tied into a bow. The effect is dramatic and whimsical. It’s inspired by a necklace that I saw at JCrew that’s sold for about $70. Depending on the beads you choose, you can make this necklace between $5-20. This is an ideal craft project for a girl’s birthday party. Just supply a bunch of beads in the girl’s favorite colors and have each girl make her own beaded necklace to take home.
Handmade Fancy Self-Tie Beaded Necklace with Ribbon Material:
Beads in different colors and material. You can choose glass beads, jade beads, plastic beads, stone beads in various colors.
Ribbons in corresponding colors to match the beads.
Ring shape clasps
Needle and thread
Handmade Fancy Self-Tie Beaded Necklace with Ribbon Instructions:
- Tie one end of the necklace to one ring shape clasp using the needle and thread. This is the beginning of the necklace.
- With the needle, pierce through a piece of ribbon (leave at least 1 foot of ribbon at the end for the self-tie part).
- With the same thread, start stringing the beads one at a time.
- Tie a knot between the beads to create a little space.
- Carry the ribbon with you as you’re adding the beads. After about 2 or 3 beads, pierce the ribbon again and pull it to the opposite side.
- Continue to add a bead and tie a knot until you have achieved the length of the necklace you want. Be sure to carry the ribbon back and forth in a random pattern by piercing the ribbon and pulling it to the other side from time to time. Make sure that you end with a knot.
- Tie the end to another ring shaped clasp and make a double knot to secure it.
- Now, hide the double knot by tying another knot with the ribbon over the double knot. Trim the ends of the thread.
- Measure at least 1 foot of ribbon and trim off the rest.
You should be able to tie the necklace behind your neck with the leftover ribbon on the necklace.
