DIY Braided Bead Necklace

Today I have Erika Astrid Hendrix, Fashion photographer, designer, and owner of her very own clothing and accessory line Asuyeta.

Hi How Does She ladies!

I just love the process of creating my own jewelry and wanted to share a simple- yet- intricate looking design that you can wear for any occasion.

You will need:

-1 mm waxed irish linen cord (5 strands of about 45 inches long)

-lots of small beads of your choice of color

First, tie the five strands together and tape to a table.

Then follow this pattern to braid. Watch carefully as the outside strand goes over and under. Do this for about 14 1/2 inches.

Once you have braided it- your braid should look similar to this. Once you have done this to about 14 1/2 inches- tie a knot.

Now you can strand different amount of beads to each strand. The shortest- is about 7 3/4 inches and the longest is about 9 1/2 inches.

Once the beads are all on- you’ll tie another knot.

Now using the same braiding pattern used before- braid the remainder of the waxed irish linen.

Lastly, tie both ends together!

Voila!

You have a beautiful braided necklace!

You can find more about Erika and Asuyeta at: http://www.asuyeta.com/

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