Basic Beaded Bracelet with Basic Finish

Skills required/taught: crimping, opening and closing jump rings, threading.

Tools required: one/two pairs of chain nose pliers.

Materials needed:
2 x crimps
1x lobster clasp
1x jump rings
30 cm x tigertail thread
Beads of your choosing

Step 1:
Add a crimp onto one end of the thread followed by one jump ring, approximately 2cm from the end. Fold the end of the tigertail over and thread it back through the crimp. Crimp with chain nose pliers.

Step 2:
Thread on the beads of your choice until you have reached the desired length. Hide the end of the tigertail under the beads as you thread them on.

Step 3:
To finish, add the second crimp, followed by the lobster clasp. Fold the excess thread back through the crimp and a couple of beads. Crimp the crimp bead using the chain nose pliers and trim off any excess thread. Your bracelet is now complete!