| Making beaded jewelry is an inexpensive and fun | | | | as gold and silver, to make beaded dress |
| hobby that nearly anyone can do. The materials | | | | accessories. For beginners, however, less costly |
| needed are readily accessible and cost very little | | | | materials are widely available for making beaded |
| money. Aside from the requisite thread, needle | | | | jewelry: glass, crystal, coral, to name a few. |
| and the beads, there are also some other | | | | Whatever materials the artist uses, he or she is |
| materials that the hobbyist can use in making | | | | easily able to customize the type of beaded |
| beaded jewelry. Hobbyists can also experiment | | | | jewelry to be worn personally, given as a gift, or |
| with various beading techniques to make | | | | sold to beaded jewelry enthusiasts. |
| interesting and unique creations. | | | | To enhance the overall visual effect of the beads, |
| There are several techniques involved in making | | | | a number of knotting and stitching techniques are |
| beaded jewelry. Stringing is one, and wire-working | | | | recommended. There are simple knots and |
| with beads is another. Various types of string are | | | | stitches for beginners, and with practice, they will |
| available: cords, plastic, twine. Additionally, silk and | | | | be able to progress to the more complicated and |
| nylon threads can also be utilized in making | | | | fancier methods used in making beaded jewelry. |
| beaded jewelry. Using hemp fiber in beaded | | | | It's interesting to note that knots have mystical |
| jewelry making is a nice touch - it makes for an | | | | connotations in some cultures. For some East |
| unusual product and would also be a great topic | | | | Indians, knots can be used to curse a person. In |
| for conversation. Wire of various thicknesses is | | | | Gypsy lore, it is important to untie knots in the |
| another popular option. Additionally, wire is used to | | | | clothing of a woman in childbirth. And the |
| make beaded jewelry items such as necklaces, | | | | expression 'tying the knot' derives from the |
| hairpins and earrings, and to attach clasps. | | | | ancient Romans, when the groom would untie the |
| Beads for jewelry come in all shapes and forms | | | | knots of his bride's girdle before consummating |
| as well. In spite of beaded jewelry's reputation for | | | | the marriage. In which case, it should be 'untying |
| being inexpensive, a person can also use precious | | | | the knot. |
| gemstones like pearls and precious metals, such | | | | |