{"id":1816,"date":"2008-12-16T12:08:03","date_gmt":"2008-12-16T19:08:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=1816"},"modified":"2009-09-27T22:02:15","modified_gmt":"2009-09-28T05:02:15","slug":"make-beaded-bookmark-polymer-clay-beads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/make-beaded-bookmark-polymer-clay-beads\/1816\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make a Beaded Bookmark with Polymer Clay Beads and Wire"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Beaded<\/p>\n

Great for Teacher Gifts and Unique Stocking Stuffers!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A really simple and quick gift idea is to make a beaded book mark with beading wire and handmade polymer clay beads! I have been making these for my kids’ teachers for quite a few years now,<\/span> because they are so pretty and teachers really appreciate them.<\/span><\/p>\n

INSTRUCTIONS:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Use a flexible but tough nylon coated stainless steel wire like the 7 strand Beadalon Bead Stringing Wire. You can go to higher strand count, but it really isn’t necessary for this project.<\/span><\/p>\n

String a length of wire 8″-10″ long, with the smallest glass seed beads you have, usually a size 10-0. This is the part that goes inside the book, so if the beads are too big, the book won’t close nicely.<\/span><\/p>\n

Use a wire guardian at each end of the wire and the appropriate sized crimp for durability. A wire guardian is a horseshoe shaped finding that the wire goes through to protect it from wear. Since you will be hanging dangles off each end of this wire, the guardian is a good idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can make these bookmarks longer or shorter if you want, depending on whether the person reads more paperbacks or hard covers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Using wire headpins, make up dangles and charms with some of your polymer clay beads. Adding a few glass beads as well can enhance the look. These can be any sized bead you like, since the dangles will hang outside the book. Make the charms interesting by varying the lengths.<\/span><\/p>\n

Attach the dangles to each end of your beaded bookmark. I like to use wrapped loops because they won’t come off with use. But you can also use a regular eye loop if you like.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both ends do not need to be the same either. Just have fun with the design! The person using this beaded bookmark, doesn’t have to wear it, so you can be more playful than you normally would with this type of gift.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you need a last minute gift for a teacher, a colleague, or a friend… make a beaded bookmark for them! Every time they sit down to their favorite book, they’ll be reminded of you!<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n For other last minute gift ideas, click here:
\n Handmade Gift Ideas for Christmas Using Your Polymer Clay Beads<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cindy\"Polymer<\/p>\n

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