Stringing Your Pendant

Using a pendant in your necklace design requires planning. You must interrupt the bead strand in the middle of your design to attach your pendant. Typically the pendant will be larger in size and it may be made of a different material. Cross Pendants and heart pendants are both very popular options and can make beautiful bead jewelry pieces. Half of the beads must be strung prior to stringing the pendant then the remaining beads should be strung. There must be sufficient thread on both sides of the pendant to string all the beads and the clasp (if any). This is especially important if the beads are going to be knotted to keep them in place. This is a great example of how helpful a bead board can be - and how important it is to plan out your necklace before you begin to create it.