TIME REQUIRED: 5-10 minutes
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: easy
SPECIAL TOOLS/SKILLS: none
Materials {per cluster}:
– 12 top-drilled Czech teardrop beads
– elastic for stringing {mine is 0.7″}
– crimp tube and jump ring
– pliers
– scissors
Step 1: String four beads onto your elastic, leaving plenty of string on both sides.
Step 2: Tie ends of elastic together and pull tightly so that the beads form a circle.
Step 3: String two beads onto one end of the elastic and tie again, pulling tightly.
Repeat Step 3 until you’ve used all twelve beads. Tie off your elastic very tightly and securely. You can add a drop or two of super glue on the knot for good measure.
Each cluster will look a little different depending on the order in which you string your beads. I like how they’re not identical, but they definitely still go together. You could totally use these as a pair of fun statement earrings.
To finish off your project, trim one of the ends of your elastic close to the knot. Slide a crimp tube and a jump ring onto the other end. Pinch the crimp tube shut with pliers or a crimping tool and trim the elastic.
Now, you’re ready to add your cluster to a necklace chain, an ear wire, or whatever you like so that you can wear it!
There you have it, a super-simple, easy-peasy and really fun beaded cluster!
‘There are tons of possibilities with this too, because you can use a solid color, two or three colors, or even all the colors of the rainbow if you like! Smaller beads, bigger beads, longer flatter beads…all will give you a slightly different variation of this project. How would you make yours?
Bethany says
Gorgeous project as always, friend!
Heather says
I love this Amy!! So pretty!!
grandma says
I just love this…It is adorable…
Great colors too…
Crystal says
So pretty!! Love it! Love the glitter nails too 🙂