The short answer: two styles: fuse a small pendant and hang it from a cord, or string loose beads onto cord for a colorful casual look. Both take under twenty minutes.
Necklaces are the next step after keychains and earrings. They use the same pendant skills but add a new one: choosing a cord that sits well and closes easily.
Style 1: pendant on cord
- Fuse a small pendant, 8-12 beads wide, ironing one side fully.
- Thread a jump ring through a top hole and close it.
- Slide the ring onto a cord or ribbon and tie the cord ends together.
- For an adjustable version, use a sliding knot closure.
Style 2: strung beads
- Pick a cord length about 45-50 cm and knot one end.
- String beads in a pattern, leaving the ends free for closure.
- Finish with a clasp, or tie the ends for a fixed length.
- Add a fused pendant at the center for a hybrid look.
Keep pendants light so the necklace stays comfortable all day. More jewelry guides, including earrings, are in our earring guide, and cords and clasps are in our shop.