African beads are beautiful piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck, wrist, earing and the waist as a symbol of beauty and to communicate certain meaning to the people as in the case of a particular ceremony, like African traditional marriages, A kings coronation, Anniversaries, family tradition, cultural and festive periods, it is a very unique piece to certain cultures that is very sacred.
The facts about this beads in Africa is that depicts elegance, beauty and Royalty, class and status in the society as most of the time it is worn to match with whatever attire is put on on for the days specialty,
They often come in different sizes, shapes and multi colors to suit whatever need there is, most times for a special occasion, or worn to compliment the outfit, for special they have their significance, meanings and what values they represent.
Today I will guide you all thru some of the steps of making a simple neck beads using some of the basic materials and accessories needed
to making any style of beads you so desire
MATERIALS USED
The Bead(whichever size, shape colours and any other varieties available)
Fishing line
Scissors,
Measuring tape
pendants
hooker
although there are more complex material and equipement these ones are just for the simple neck bead am making and showing you how its made, so simple you can do it your self
okay?
First thing on the list get you Bead wire or fishing line,
Run the measurement with a measuring tape
Then insert the hook, (what you will use to trap it or hold it together)
You start inserting you bead carefully, (these process takes time and it’s the hardest cause its time consuming)
When you’ve seen that it is up to the point were it’s the middle or centre you now insert the pendant after which you continue inserting the beads to the points you desire,
Now you insert the other end of the hook(before this ensure you cross check the measurement if its accurate to what you want)
Now your beautiful bead is ready,
Mind you there are other more complex process of doing other varieties of beads
