Working With Alphabet Beads
Alphabet beads are also known as letter beads. They come in plenty of forms, even pewter and sterling silver to make them look more sophisticated. These can be used to create and personalize just about anything from beaded friendship bracelets to key chains which makes them a great project to do with kids.
Alphabet beads make for a great design on jackets, bags, and key rings. To work with alphabet beads you would need beading elastic, scissors, and a selection of other colorful beads. Make sure that you take your kid with you to the crafts shop and bead stores so they can choose the alphabet beads that they want. They should know beforehand what it is that they want to spell. They can spell their name or even a short sentence such as “I love Mommy”. Here is a simple way to create a bracelet out of alphabet beads.
Choose the type of string or elastic to make your bracelet with. There are many different kinds of stringing material available so make sure that you choose one that is easy to work with. When buying your alphabet beads, select those that have contrasting background and letter colors so that you can see the words you spell out better. You would need six 27-inch strands of material to make the bracelet with. Clip them on to a clipboard to secure them while you are making the knots. Wrap three strands over and under the last three strands to create a single knot. Keep doing this until you reach the middle of the bracelet. Once you have done so start putting the beads in, spelling out the words or name that your kid has chosen. Make the remaining knots, ending with one final knot to finish the bracelet. As easy as that and you are all beaded up.
Alphabet beads are also a great addition when making friendship bracelets. Your kid can make one with her name and one with her best friend’s name. Or they can make double strand bracelets with both their names on it. Either way alphabet beads are a great shout out to their friendship.
Don’t think, however, that alphabet beads are confined to children’s jewelry. They also make great accessories for grown women. Just choose a more sophisticated material to make the bracelet with and maybe get beads that are made of sterling silver. You can spell out something that pertains to your personality or even the names of all your children. Be bold and express your identity with alphabet beads. Everyone has a lot to say and this is a great opportunity to do that.