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| This is a gorgeous
book mark design that will allow you to create
an endless number of unique pieces by choosing
different types of ribbons and colored beads
to match. Further customize these book marks
by adding alphabet
beads and number
beads to spell a name or create a special
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To
start, decide which beads you want to use and determine
order. Create a short stand of beads by stringing
the beads onto flexible beading wire. Cut the wire,
leaving approximately 1.5 to 2" of excess cording. |
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At
one end, string on a crimp bead, thread the flexible
beading wire through the charm loop and crimp to
secure.
Click here
for more additional instructions on attaching charms
and beads to the ends of flexible beading wire.
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This
is how the bead and charm will look together. |
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Then
attach the strand to the hammered
ring with a crimp bead to create a dangle.
Click
here for more additional instructions on using crimp
beads and a crimp tool. |
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Create
and attach additional dangling elements. |
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If
you want to add a bead on the end instead of a charm,
use a top drilled bead like a tear drop or briolette.
To attach the bead at the bottom, first string on
a crimp bead, then thread the beading wire through
the bead, then thread the beading wire backwards
into the crimp bead, this will create triangular
loop.
Click here for more additional instructions
on attaching beads and charms to the ends of flexible
beading wire. |
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Next,
cut a piece of ribbon. The length of the ribbon
will depend on the size of the book. Use one of
your books to measure how long to cut the ribbon,
remember that you will be folding the ribbon in
half so cut the ribbon twice as long as you want
the finished product to be. |
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Thread
the ribbon through the hammered ring and fold the
ribbon in half, the ring should hang from the fold. |
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Next,
use an overhand knot and knot the ribbon above the
hammered ring. |
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Tighten
the knot, this will secure the ring onto the ribbon
and you are done! |
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| Tools
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Learn the
basics about beading tools and supplies
and what they are used for. |
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| String
& Cord |
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With so many
options available, learn about basic stringing
materials and their uses. |
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| Clasps,
Findings & Beading Components |
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Learn about
clasps, jump rings, head pins and other findings. |
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