'I would encourage you to be innovative with the beads you use — cut up vintage necklaces or use spare buttons, Banza macaroni, pom-poms, seashells, etc'
Photo: Courtesy of Susan Alexandra No one does beads quite like Susan Alexandra, the eponymous accessory line of candy-colored earrings and handbags strung with the kind of acrylic orbs you made friendship bracelets with as a kid. We asked Alexandra — the designer — what she recommends for budding beaders who want to whip up their own jewelry at home … especially since we’re not leaving home anytime soon.
Beads 7mm Double-Sided Alphabet Beads From $2 From $2 I use a combination of my signature faceted beads and beads I’ve collected since middle school. I would encourage you to be innovative with the beads you use — cut up vintage necklaces or use spare buttons, Banza macaroni, pom-poms, seashells, etc. The more unique the bead, the cooler the necklace. And everyone loves custom word jewelry.
$4 for 12 at Etsy Buy Cords Powercord Elastic Clear Cord From $4 From $4 The jewelry in my collection is made using a very durable metal wire, but when I’m making jewelry at home, I pivot to a really easy-to-use elastic cord. Be sure that the cord size fits the hole of your beads! This one is a pretty standard size for plastic or acrylic beads, though pearls and natural stone beads tend to have smaller holes. Adjust your cord purchase accordingly.
$60 at Etsy Buy Pliers Lindstrom RX 8141 Ergonomic Small Head Side Cutter Pliers $60 now 37% off $38 When I’m using elastic cord, almost any scissor will do. But if you want to start investing in real jewelry tools, I recommend this supersharp and efficient wire cutter.
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