BASIC GLASS BEAD JEWELRY TUTORIAL

Hey guys! I know I haven't been writing much here lately, so let me fill you in. Things have been a little crazy around here since our little Renity will be starting preschool this month. Which means time has been fairly scarce, and it almost seems as if everyone in this house moves about a hundred miles per second a day. Literally! 

Today I'm sharing a very easy jewelry making tutorial. This is a very basic way to get started on your jewelry making journey. I promise once you get going you wont want to stop!

 Supplies: Small glass beads, beading wire, toggle clasp starter set, needle nose pliers. 

Very simple and basic supplies.

 First begin by cutting your wire. I cut my necklace wire at 19'' and for bracelets I cut my wire at 7''. 

Next place the crimping bead on one of the end of your wire.

Now place the clasp on the wire.

 Loop in the very tip of the wire inside of the crimping bead. Then use the needle nose pliers to squeeze the crimping bead( like shown above). Flatten the bead until your clasp is permanently secured. 

 Start beading in the glass beads to your desire. You can bead in the whole necklace or like me only do the front. 

Once you decide to stop beading,  repeat the previous four steps to attach the toggle on the other end of the wire. TADA!! Your done!

 Can you tell how obsessed I am with jewelry making? Here are a few items I've made using this simple method. 

 Making my own jewelry has to be on my top 5 favorite hobbies, its so addicting! Have fun with this you guys!

XO,Nancy!!