How to Make a Beaded Bracelet With Fishing Line
Fishing line can provide a jewelry maker
with a flexible and durable string that will hold a beaded bracelet
together with strength. The line is also easy to tie off and is very
unlikely to come undone. Making a beaded bracelet takes some time to get
used to for the novice jewelry maker. Learning a new pattern is even
difficult for some experienced jewelry makers. But once you get the hang
of the process, the bracelet is a breeze to make.
Step 1
Cut 1 foot of fishing line. Place the end of the fishing line through three crystal beads. Center the beads.
Step 2
String another bead and position it
about 2 inches from the top of the line. Place the other end of the line
through the top of the bead from the side that is closest to the other
beads. Allow the bead to drop and join the other beads.
Step 3
Place an additional bead on each end
of the line. Place a bead on one end about 2 inches down and then run
the other end of the line through the top of the bead. Center all the
beads.
Step 4
Repeat step 3.
Step 5
Place a bead on each side. Cross
each end of the fishing line to the second bead that you placed in step
1. Weave each end of the line through four random beads. Make sure you
put both ends of the fishing the the same final bead so that you can
then tie the ends together in a knot.
Step 6
Cut an additional foot of fishing
line. Thread it through an outer bead on the collection of beads you
just created. Push the approximately 20 other beads beads through the
line until you reach the bracelet size that you want.
Step 7
Thread a toggle on each end and then tie a knot around each to secure. Trim the excess line.
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