Looking to DIY a Christmas present for your bestie? Just want a cute accessory that’s totally unique? Â Look no further than this braided necklace! It is incredibly easy to make and I did it all with materials I already had in my room.
Materials Needed:
- Beads
- String (I used both stretchy string and friendship bracelet string)
- Nail Polish
- Scissors
Steps:
1. Thread beads on to your string until it is the desired length for your braid and tie ends. Â This is where I used the stretchy string. Â Repeat until you have enough strings to make a braid. Â My beads were fairly big so I only did three strands, but if your beads are small you might want two strands for each section (six total).
2. Braid your strands. Â Keep the braid fairly loose so the beads don’t get messed up. Â Tie knots at both ends to keep it from unraveling.
3. Tie your other string to each end of the braid, this is when I used friendship bracelet string. Â You could also use ribbon, necklace chain, or any other material you would like to be shown in your necklace. Â I used one long piece of string so I can easily slip the necklace over my head. Â At this time, put nail polish on all of your knots to keep them from coming undone. Â
4. Cut excess string and admire your new jewelry!! It’s even cute enough to display like art!