How to make a beaded lanyard using string and funky beads!

I recently caught up with a friend, she’s a teacher and she was really excited that she found some funky beaded lanyards, and it made me think… I could probably make one myself! So here’s the tutorial, here’s how to transform some string, clasps and funky beads into a useful lanyard! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.

You’ll need these tools and materials to make your own beaded lanyard:

1: Scissors

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2: Cotton twine, cut about 15cm longer than the length you want your lanyard.

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3: Three large lobster clasps.

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4: A selection of beads with holes large enough to fit on the string. I used some painted timber beads, glass beads, plastic beads, and some beads I made from polymer clay, resin and air dry clay.

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5: Superglue

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Follow these steps to make your own beaded lanyard:

1: Take one of the clasps and add it to the middle of the piece of string.

2: Create a knot at the top of the clasp.

3: Add beads to one side of the lanyard until you get the length you like.

4: Add another clasp to the end of the lanyard and loop the end of the string back through the last bead and pull it tight.

5: Tie a secure knot to the end of the string securing the clasp tightly to the last bead.

6: Repeat steps 3 to 5 for the other side of the lanyard.

7: Trim the excess string on either end of the lanyard.

8: Add a dab of superglue to each of the knots at the end of the lanyard. Set it aside to dry.

Clip the ends of the lanyard together and now your beaded string lanyard is finished and ready to use!

If you want to make your lanyard with handmade beads, here’s a tutorial you can follow to make your own.