Bead stringing elastic (6-8 in (15 - 20 cm)) Centerpiece bead Scissors Sterling silver “daisy” spacers (about 40) Sterling silver bead caps (2) Sterling silver round beads (3; size 4 mm) Wire needle[1] X Research source
If you bought in bulk, a tupperware container is a great option for bead storage. Ramekins and smaller sized, wide mouthed cups work well for smaller amounts of beads.
Hold your thread firmly between your forefinger and thumb as close to its end as possible. Take your needle with your free hand and push its eye onto the thread until it is threaded. [2] X Research source
You can check to see if you’ve reached the halfway point by holding your centerpiece on the top of your finger and drawing the band around your finger. If the band reaches halfway around your finger, you’re ready to move on. Be sure you have a firm hold of the end of your string when measuring. Beads can easily fall off.
As you add more spacers, periodically check the length of the band. Hold the centerpiece to the top of your finger and use your free hand to wrap it around. Be careful to keep the end of your line firmly gripped to prevent beads from falling off. Your ring should feel snug on your finger when you have threaded your last spacer.
Follow your bead with the ending bead cap to complete the a setting around your centerpiece. Thread your needle through your centerpiece bead.
Crossing your needle over the opposite end to form a loop. Taking your needle through the loop twice. Pulling the knot tight to make it as small as possible. Wiggling the band until the knot is covered by your centerpiece. [3] X Research source
Size 15/0 seed beads (1. 3 mm) should usually be able to fit on 16 gauge wire and thinner. Larger seed beads, like size 6/0 (3. 3 mm), will accommodate thicker wire, in this case eight gauge and thinner. Due to differences in the finishing process of seed beads used by bead producers, seed bead diameters are only an approximation, and may require thicker or thinner wire. [4] X Research source [5] X Research source
Use your wire snips to cut loose the wire you will be using as the band of your ring.
If a bead centerpiece isn’t your style, you might think about using a charm attached to a jump ring. Be sure your jump ring is small enough that it is held in place by the beads you will be threading on your band.
This bend in the wire will prevent beads slipping off as you work.
Alternating short patterns by using two or three beads of different color can create nifty designs in your ring. Keep your patterns short; the band of your ring will likely not be long enough to work with longer patterns.
If the band of your ring is too tight, you should add a few more beads. If the band is too loose, simply remove a few beads and then try it on your finger again.
Bend any sharp edges either inward toward a bead or outward and away from where your finger will go to prevent being poked by your snipped wire.
