Getting Creative with Rhinestone Beads

Rhinestone beads are known for their sparkle, so they are often used in making shining jewelry pieces.  You can easily purchase pieces with rhinestone on it from specialty craft shops or online.  If you are a DIY kind of a person, however, you will find it fun and entertaining if you create your own pieces of jewelry using rhinestone beads.  Besides requiring a few supplies to get you started, you also need your imagination and creativity.  These beads are easy to work with and you can find them in many different styles that will suit your craft project.

Maybe you already have in mind the type of project that you want to work on, but in case you are still thinking, I would like to help you by listing here some accessories that you can create with rhinestone beads.

Let’s start with crafting a necklace.  This is a common fashion accessory that is worn by almost every woman. If you believe you can make one yourself, then why not?  You only need rhinestone beads, clasps and stringing material.  It is a very simple task – you just string the beads, attach the clasps and you have created your own necklace. Of course the piece that you just made is only simple, but as you get used to crafting, you can proceed to the more challenging technique of making a necklace.

Next is the rhinestone beads bracelet. In the same fashion as with the necklace, creating a bracelet is a very simple process, and you also need the same materials, but only shorter strings. There are many design ideas that you can put into use here.  For example, you can glue some beads on a leather bracelet to enhance the look.  The leather can be entirely covered, or leave some spaces, depending on your desired design.  If you prefer a chunky bracelet, you can make the leather wider.

Then the earrings follow. Creating your own earrings is really fun. You can create different looks to match your attire; it’s easy to do because rhinestone beads come in almost all styles such as brass rhinestone, alloy, resin, or iron rhinestone. So how do you make an earring?  Simply place the bead on a head pin. Then make a loop that will connect the earring finding.  Remember to make 2 so you have a pair to wear.

For your hair, the barrette is the next project. Previously, barrettes were used only to pull the hair, keeping it away from your face.  These days, however, barrettes have become fashion accessories. The interesting thing about barrettes is that you can make them easily and will need only a piece of fabric to cover it.  The rhinestone beads can then be attached to the fabric using industrial grade glue.  Allow to dry. When done, you can use the barrette to adorn your hair, or when you like, you can give it as present to your sister or a friend. 

As you are able to make pieces with your rhinestone beads and you have accumulated quite a big quantity, you can perhaps then can sell them in your local bead shops or souvenir stores, and earn money with your creativity.