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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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How to make a bracelet that combines leather and beads into one piece!
This tutorial is a bit of a recycling piece. I used some scrap leather combined with some beads I recycled from an old necklace to construct something new. I think this bracelet is a cute statement piece, but it can also be layered with other bracelets to make a cool stack. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your leather and bead bracelet:
1: A piece of leather, I used this scrap piece of leather that was about 1cm wide and 9cm long. If you don’t have any scrap leather you could also use some leftover ribbon or cord.
2: Some pliers. I used my flat nose pliers and round nose pliers for this piece.
3: A bunch of eye pins. The number you will need will vary depending on the length of your bracelet and your piece of leather.
4: Two flat crimp ends.
5: Some beads. I used these timber beads I recycled from an old necklace.
6: Two jump rings.
7: A lobster clasp. I used this large one.
Follow these steps to make your own leather and bead bracelet:
1: Take your piece of leather and place one of the crimp ends on one end. Be careful to line up the edges.
2: Squash the crimp using the flat nose pliers.
3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other end of the leather, attaching the other crimp.
4: Set the piece of leather aside.
5: Take one of the eye pins and add a bead.
6: Bend the pin to form an angle.
7: Use the round nose pliers to create a loop at the top of the pin, securing the beads in place.
8: Repeat steps 1-7 for another bead, before closing the loop, slide it onto the first charm you made. Close it to secure the charms together.
9: Repeat steps 1-8 for another bead.
10: Attach the small chain you made to one end of the piece of leather, this will help you keep track of the overall bracelet length.
11: Keep adding beads to the chain until your bracelet is long enough to fit around your wrist.
12: Attach the lobster clasp to the beaded end of the bracelet using one of the jump rings.
13: Attach the other jump ring to the other side of the bracelet to finish it off.
Now your bracelet is finished! How will you wear yours?
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Want to wear your heart on the outside? Make this adorable beaded heart necklace!
This beaded necklace looks so cute, you can wear your heart on your chest instead of your sleeve! Contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your beaded heart necklace:
1: Pliers. You’ll need round nose pliers, flat nose pliers and cutting pliers.
2: Two pieces of wire. I used copper wire and cut mine to approximately 13cm long.
3: A chain.
4: One large jump ring.
5: Two smaller jump rings.
6: A toggle clasp.
7: Beads. I used some red glass seed beads.
Follow these steps to make your beaded heart necklace:
1: Create a loop at the end of each piece of wire using the round nose pliers.
2: Add beads to each wire leaving 1cm un-beaded.
3: Create a loop at the end of each wire to secure the beads in place.
4: Bend each wire to form a half heart curve.
5:Attach the loops at the top of the heart together.
6: Attach the other ends together to complete the heart.
7: reshape the heart if required.
8: Add the large jump ring to the top of the heart.
9: Add the beaded heart to the necklace chain.
10: Attach a jump ring to one end of the chain and one side of the toggle clasp.
11: Attach the remaining jump ring to the other side of the chain and slide on the other side of the toggle clasp to finish.
Now your heart necklace is finished and ready to wear!
Here’s another one I made with green glass beads.
