How to make a seed bead choker necklace?
You will need to measure the length of the necklace you would like and add a few extra inches. If the seed beads are large and come in different colors, add an extra 1/2 inch or so to each side so that you can finish it off. Once you have your length, you will want to add a clasp. A clasp is basically a small piece of metal or plastic that connects two pieces of jewelry. There are plenty of options out there, so choose one that you like.
How to make a seed bead choker necklace with clasp?
If you want to add a clasp to the choker necklace, you can use jump rings or a lobster clasp or any other type of clasp that suits you best. Before setting your bead choker onto the clasp, make sure that the jump rings fit through the holes on both sides of the choker. If they don’t, you’ll have to slightly enlarge the holes before you add the clasp.
How to make seed bead choker necklace with toggle clasp?
If you want to make a choker necklace with toggle clasp, you’ll need to do a little more work. You’ll need to start by stringing the beads onto your necklace chain. To add a toggle clasp you’ll need a piece of chain that’s about twice as long as the length of the finished necklace. Then add a jump ring to each end of the long piece of chain. Use the jump rings to attach two sections of the necklace chain together
How to make a seed bead choker necklace with toggle clasp?
To create this simple choker necklace, first add a length of seed beads onto a jump ring. You can add a few extra beads to make the choker longer if you like. Use jump rings to add a toggle clasp to one end of the string. This helps keep the choker from slipping off when you put your hair up.
How to make a seed bead choker necklace without clasp?
You will need to first decide on the length of the choker. You can also add extra length to the choker by adding more beads. Then, pick your favorite seed beads. If you are planning to make a choker with seashells, add a few of those as well. To make it easy to add more, add several extra seed bead links at the end.