Colorful prayer beads
I often post jewelry to make, but have not posted many without precious metals or semiprecious gemstones. However, ordinary beaded jewelry is very popular and quite simple to make for obvious reasons. And it has the added benefit of being quite budget friendly, particularly if you shop the sales and keep your eyes out for bargains.
These prayer beads are absolutely lovely and oh so colorful. Plus, the spiritual aspect makes them a very special gift indeed for those that might follow a particular path in their hearts. Obviously the charms could be changed to represent any particular spiritual path as most everyone finds time in their day to offer up prayers.
To finish a set of beads like this (with no obvious clasp), you first string the beads using a stretchy type of beadalon. Once you have all the beads on your bead cord, you thread each end of the cord back through two or three of the beads already strung on the cord. This will anchor the cord onto the bracelet so the cord will not slip away. Then simply tie the cord around itself in a knot (this knot will snuggle between two beads). Tie it tightly but be careful not to break the bead cord when you tighten the cord.
Repeat the process on the other end of the bead cord. Once that is done, presto. You have yourself a gorgeous bracelet of beads with no beginning and no end (no clasp), on stretchy cord that will fit over the wrist of your recipient (or yourself) with no fuss and no muss. A bracelet made of beautiful, colorful (and hopefully budget friendly) beads that you handpicked to show all the love you feel for your friend.
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