{"id":9501,"date":"2010-04-22T03:33:36","date_gmt":"2010-04-22T10:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=9501"},"modified":"2010-05-06T00:22:34","modified_gmt":"2010-05-06T07:22:34","slug":"making-beaded-lanyards-handmade-polymer-clay-beads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/making-beaded-lanyards-handmade-polymer-clay-beads\/9501\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Beaded Lanyards with Handmade Polymer Clay Beads [Vote]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Beaded <\/span>“When I first
\ntaught myself
\nto make jewelry, a new
\nlanyard for my work badge
\nwas at the top of my list …
\nmy co-workers all wanted
\none too.” ~Phaedrakat<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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

Last month I posted an article showing one of my custom beaded lanyards<\/a> made with a heart shaped focal bead (a different project from the one shown in today’s photo)<\/em>. As a result, several of you requested that I film a lanyard tutorial for the members library.<\/span><\/p>\n

How lovely is this!!! I’ve recently taken on a tiny part time job at our local medical school (to support my Hobby Lobby habit). I’m thinkin’ that every employee there needs a lanyard for their ID and now I’m thinkin’ that I could make one for myself and maybe if it were pretty enough, someone would want one too. Hmmm. Cindy, would you consider a tut? <\/span>~Elizabeth-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I love it, so colorful but not overwhelming. I’d love a tut on putting it all together. <\/span>~Joyce-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This would make a good tutorial. <\/span>~Jill-V<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes, I’d like to see a tutorial on lanyards also. <\/span>~Lisa-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I remember thinking this was really clever in one of your earlier blogs, Cindy. If this becomes another tutorial, I’d be happy. Another possible adaption could be made for eyeglasses. I’m constantly taking mine off and on for distance \/ close-ups, there are probably a few more out there who’d love something stylish or fun to help with that. <\/span>~DJ<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What a beautiful lanyard. A friend of mine recently bought a lanyard and suggested I make some. I was thinking about doing some and now you’ve opened up so many more interesting possibilities with clay beads. Yes, I would definitely love a tutorial and also how to adapt it for eyeglasses. I use glasses to read; I specially need them when taking music lessons and I take them off and can never find them. My whole family keep on at me to get a cord but they’re not good looking at all.<\/span> <\/span>~Cheryl-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Now where did I put my glasses? Definitely, Cindy. As DJ and others suggest, this would be a great tutorial. The lanyard with a thousand uses – and incidentally happens to be gorgeous, to boot! Original too; I’ve never seen one like yours, they’re all very utilitarian. You’re so clever, and a seeker (and finder) of beauty too. Thank you. XX <\/span>~Mary-U<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Very pretty lanyard, and of course these are so useful. Nearly everyone needs one for something. If not a long necklace length, then perhaps a shorter length attached to one of those extendable key rings (like janitors have their keys on, just smaller.) What a smart idea to coordinate the lanyard colors with workout clothes. When I first taught myself to make jewelry, a new lanyard for my work badge was at the top of my list. I’d been wearing an ugly ball-chain thing, so my new beaded lanyard was an immediate hit. My co-workers all wanted one, too. I started making them, and they got snatched up right away. (This was before I learned to clay with special polymer clay beads, I could have sold even more!). People love being able to dress up their ‘badge’ or whatever it is they have to wear. This kind of item is great to make, because customers NEED these things. If they can find cool-looking, customized, stylish ones, they’ll buy them from you! Great idea, Cindy! <\/span>~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lovely lanyard. I like the idea of checking out the work out gear to work out the best colours… good thinking!
\n<\/span>~Cara-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Speaking of lanyards, about a year ago the law firm I work for moved into a secured building where we have to have a scan card to get anywhere. They issued nylon straps with a hook on the end. It didn’t take me long to start looking for a better solution. I now have Reel Jewelry lanyards to match just about every outfit I wear to work… along with earrings to match. <\/span>~Arlene-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I would also like to say Yes please consider a tute on the lanyard. It would really open up some creativity with all the wonderful talent running around here. <\/span>~Peggy-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
\"Beaded<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBeaded lanyards are fairly simple to make. But there are several things to keep in mind when creating a lanyard that is not only good looking, but also durable, well functioning and comfortable to wear.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 4 part photo spread to the left, is of a lanyard I recently made using zebra print, polymer clay tube beads.<\/span><\/p>\n

I use it for hanging my YMCA membership card around my neck when I go to the gym to spend some time on the elliptical trainer.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

So anyways… <\/em>as long as the general consensus is still positive from you guys (please let me know in the comment section below)<\/em>, the Beaded Lanyard tutorial will be included next month (May, 2010) in the Vol-024 video line up at the Polymer Clay Members Library<\/a>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Updated Schedule for the 4-part, May-2010, Volume-024 series:<\/span><\/p>\n

(1) <\/strong><\/span>Cane Making: Leopard Print Cane<\/a> [confirmed]
\n<\/em><\/span><\/span>(2)<\/strong><\/span> Bead Shapes: Ivy Leaf Charm<\/a> [confirmed]<\/em><\/span>
\n(3) <\/strong><\/span>Clay Techniques: UV Resin Technique<\/a> [confirmed]<\/em><\/span>
\n<\/span>(4)<\/strong><\/span> Special Projects: Beaded Lanyard<\/a> [proposed]<\/em><\/span><\/span>
\n<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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<\/td>\n** Did You Know…<\/strong><\/span><\/span> Members with current subscriptions to the weekly tutorial videos are always entitled to a 10% discount when purchasing 6 or more back issue packages<\/a> in a single transaction. If you are interested, let me know<\/a> which back issues you would like and I will send further instructions on how to complete your order.
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<\/td>\n**************************************************************************************************<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

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