Here’s a letter bead necklace so you can tell everyone how you feel.

This letter bead necklace is a simple design with a big personality. Use letter beads to show something about your mood or personality around your neck. Layer this design with some other pieces to really show off your style. I love this simple necklace DIY! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.

Here are the tools and materials you’ll need to make your letter bead necklace:

1: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers (to cut my chain to length), round nose pliers and flat nose pliers.

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2: A piece of chain long enough to fit around your neck. You can make it longer or shorter depending on how long you like your necklaces.

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3: Two small jump rings.

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4: A lobster clasp.

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5: Letter beads. I used two to spell out ‘OK’.

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Follow these steps to make your letter bead necklace:

1: Add your beads to the chain to form your chosen word.

2: Add one of the jump rings to one end of the chain by threading it through the last chain link. This can be tricky when your chain links are small like on this chain. I suggest using your smallest size jump ring.

3: Close the jump ring to secure it in place.

4: Add another jump ring to the other side of the chain.

5: Add a lobster clasp to the open jump ring and close it to finish the necklace off.

Now your minimalist but very cool letter bead necklace is ready to wear. Will you wear yours on its own for a big statement, or layer it with other pieces for a more curated look?