| Most of us are familiar with what lanyards are but | | | | several different lengths and an array of |
| may not be conversant with the term. A lanyard | | | | colors.However, other beaded lanyards are quite |
| is the cord or strap that is worn around the neck | | | | unique. The cost of a beaded lanyard depends on |
| to hold an identification badge, whistle, keys or | | | | the type of beads and wire used in its design. One |
| other small object. It can be worn around the | | | | drawback of the beaded lanyard is that they are |
| neck, arm, waist or wrist.When worn around the | | | | often fragile. They may look elegant but also may |
| wrist, a lanyard is often referred to as a | | | | not have the durability of a nylon or cotton |
| "wristlet." Lanyards have become increasingly | | | | lanyard when worn frequently.JEWELS AHOY: |
| popular for their ability to keep important objects | | | | Some forms of beaded lanyards are quite unique |
| close at hand while simultaneously keeping hands | | | | and take the form of jewelry. They are often |
| free.Lanyards are used to display identification | | | | designed by skilled artisans and can be extremely |
| cards as also for carrying cell phones pens and | | | | expensive depending upon the type of materials |
| eyeglasses. Neck lanyards come in different | | | | used. Beaded lanyard patterns may consist of |
| materials nylon, rope, polyester, lace, beaded | | | | colorful patterns of seed beads, glass beads, |
| lanyards, custom printed lanyards and decorative | | | | crystals, or even gemstones.Beaded lanyards |
| lanyards.Lanyards are used nowadays almost | | | | made of blue, black or multi-colored beads |
| everywhere by businesses, schools, hospitals, at | | | | accented with silver and gold are a special kind, |
| special events, conventions, and in many | | | | which are quite popular. Exquisite beaded lanyards |
| recreational activities. Lanyards come in various | | | | made of Swarovski crystals or semi-precious |
| colors and types with different hardware attached | | | | beads are available for the discerning wearer. |
| at the bottom for holding an ID badge, whistle or | | | | Whatever is your preference you can be sure to |
| the like.Lanyards are typically made of cord, | | | | get beaded lanyards with a distinctive style to |
| cotton, nylon or polyester twill. The cord type is | | | | coordinate and complement your attire, and as |
| the least expensive. The strap-type lanyards can | | | | per your preference.ART TIME: Beaded lanyards |
| be made of cotton, polytwill or nylon and are | | | | can be artistic like creations with sparkling crystals |
| often printed with a company or team name, | | | | or colored plastic, or even metallic beaded chains. |
| product or logo.There are a wide variety of | | | | The two types on beads on a wire make a |
| lanyards to choose from depending on your | | | | beautiful impression. Some of the most |
| preference. Let us consider the popular beaded | | | | spectacular types of this combination form a |
| lanyard patterns. Beaded lanyards are much like | | | | special form of jewel lanyard.Many bead artisans |
| jewelry. Colorful and top quality beaded lanyards | | | | also offer jewelry pieces to coordinate with |
| made for excellent badge holders and eyeglass | | | | beaded lanyards. The beaded lanyard patterns are |
| holders.TYPECAST: Beaded lanyards can be as | | | | often duplicated in a bracelet, anklet, or pair of |
| simple as inexpensive metallic, beaded chain. They | | | | earrings. This is an ultimate in co-ordinated fashion |
| feature a variety of hardware attachments to | | | | accessories. |
| secure small objects. These lanyards are often in | | | | |