Glass bead jewelry designs- a classical Chinese knot glass pendant

Summary: This tutorial is going to demonstrate you a traditional way regarding a beautiful and classical pendant; after the tutorial, you are able to realize glass bead jewelry designs in the similar way all by yourself.

My glass bead jewelry designs are full of traditional characteristics and ethnic styles; in my view, such kind of jewelry designs is much more distinctive and distinguished when compared to those complicated or flamboyant jewelry. Therefore, I prepare this tutorial and invite you to learn and to make your own pendant necklace in this good style.

Materials and tools you need prepare for making your own pendant necklace:

Glass beads

2mm rainbow colored nylon cord

Scissors

Lighter

All the steps for the glass bead jewelry design:

Step 1: make Chinese lucky knot ornament

First, snip 30cm long cord and wrap 3 petal shapes;

Second, follow 2-8 to finish the lucky knot process;

Step 2: add glass bead on

First, make a connection knot 1-2cm below lucky knot;

Second, thread prepared glass bead and make another connection knot to secure the glass bead in between;

Third, leave about 4cm length for both strands and make Chinese figure-of-eight knot at each;

Step 3: finalize the pendant necklace

Trim off excess cord and melt ends with lighter if necessary; slide the pendant to another piece of cord.

So far, the tutorial about how to make your own pendant necklace in Chinese traditional style is ended up; neither the Chinese lucky knot nor the pretty glass bead takes leading role in the project; only their combination is a good happy ending; so is the same reasons with your other glass bead jewelry designs.

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