Jewellery for festive occasions

1.   In 2mm leather cord cut four pieces each measuring approx. 55cm. Secure the ends and braid with four cords as shown. If necessary follow the green cord.

2.   Lead the green cord over and down between the black and pink.

3.   The green cord must go back under the black. Tighten between each braiding. Continue alternating with the cord lying at the top in each side. Braid till the desired length is reached.

4.   The four ends have been trimmed and each end is glued into an end cap.

5.   Cut three pieces of beading wire each measuring approx. 60cm. Assemble them in a bead tip and a crimp bead. Squeeze the latter flat, trim the wire and close the bead tip around the crimp bead.

6.   Feed all three wires through a rhinestone tube bead. On each wire put on the small hematite beads.

7.   Assemble the bead part and the plaited part with a round jump ring.

8.   The beading wires should have a different number of beads attached. Once they have the desired length, assemble the wires in the tube and fasten and assemble like in the other end. Remember the wire must be completely filled up and the crimp bead must be squeezed flat down in the bead tip.

9.   Put a bead onto a ball head pin and with round nose pliers, twist to make a loop. Before closing it completely, attach the ear wire.

10.   Braid a bracelet in the same way as the chain and close as shown. Using a round jump ring assemble a piece of beading wire fitted with a bead tip and a crimp bead with the braided piece.

11.   Make small pendants with a ball head pin and a single bead. Twist to make a double loop.

12.   Attach the beads and pendant onto the wire which is then closed with a crimp bead and bead tip and attached to the fastener with a round jump ring.