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Here’s how to make a braided mask chain with beaded details!
If you’re like me, masks have become a long-term part of life. It can be annoying to keep track of your mask as you take it on and off during the day, so here’s piece you can make that helps you keep track of your mask! This mask chain features braid with beaded details for a cool, hippie look! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your braided mask chain with bead details:
1: Scissors
2: Three pieces of hemp cord. I cut mine to be about a 1m long but didn’t use all of it, so I suggest cutting a bit shorter.
3: Beads with holes large enough to fit the cord. I used these painted red timber beads.
4: Two large lobster clasps.
5: Super glue
Follow these steps to make your braided bead mask chain.
1: Thread the three pieces of cord through the end of one of the lobster clasps.
2: Tie a knot to secure the clasp.
3: Tie a second knot for extra security and trim the excess.
4: Start braiding the cord. It can be useful to clip the end of the piece to something so that you can pull the strings taught and make braiding easier.
5: Once you have braided a small section, approx. 4cm, add one of the beads to the centre cord.
6: Continue braiding, wrapping the next two strings around the bead and then continue braiding as usual.
7: Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the next bead and then the rest of the chain until it is the length you like.
8: Add the second clasp to the other end of the chain and knot it to secure it in place.
9: Knot the end again and trim the cord.
10: Add a dab of superglue to each end of the beaded chain and set it aside to dry.
Now your mask chain is finished and ready to use!
If you love braided designs, here are some other pieces you can make at home:
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Here’s how to make a glasses chain with dangling charms. So cute ;)
This chain can be used to keep track of your glasses or your mask. It features cute dangling charms that add a bit of fun to your daily outfit. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make this charming glasses chain:
1: Pliers. I used my flat nose and round nose pliers.
2: A piece of chain, make sure it is long enough to fit around your neck, it should sit around your collarbone area.
3: Two rubber glasses holders.
4: Two large lobster clasps.
5: Two large jump rings.
6: Some head pins.
7: Beads. I used these recycled blue timber beads.
Follow these steps to make your glasses chain with charms on it:
1: Add a rubber glasses holder and a lobster clasp to each end of the chain, attach them using each of the jump rings.
2: Set the chain aside.
3: Add a bead to one of the head pins.
4: Bend the head pin to form a right angle.
5: Loop the top of the pin using round nose pliers.
6: Open the loop slightly and slide it onto one of the chain links.
7: Attach the charm by closing the link using your pliers.
8: Repeat steps 3 to 7 until you have enough charms on your chain (I spaced mine approximately 3-5cm apart but you can add as many as you like).
Now your charm embellished glasses chain is finished and ready to use. Will you attach yours to your sunnies or your mask?