Let's Make a Halloween Necklace and Bracelet Set

Even as I type this in the heat of July I know Halloween will be here soon enough. Pumpkins will be carved, decorations hung and costumes bought, but what about crafting jewelry? This project is extremely simple, perfect for beginners or seasoned beaders from ages five to one hundred and twenty five, and can be adapted to any skill level.

For the project I raided my own crafting supplies, and you may want to do the same thing to see what you can come up with. As with any of my crafting projects please feel free to adapt whatever part of the design you need to. If you like different findings, beads, or colors, have fun and let you imagination run wild.

Expect this craft to take one to several hours depending on skill level and how long you take selecting beads and laying out your design. All photos shown are of my own project. If you copy for Internet use please give credit where credit is due and a link back. Thanks and enjoy!

Almost forgot, you came for behind the scenes stuff, right? I can't take credit for this project. All project credit goes to a rather handsome and well-dressed skeleton who had been rather wonderful the last few months as things get resettled. So, even though I never thought I'd type these words, all project design credit goes to Baron Samedi.

Nylon string

Black Pony Beads

Orange Pony Beads

Seven giant center beads

Twelve skull beads

Findings

While I was beading this song kept looping in my head as I was certainly thinking of a certain well-dressed skeleton when making this project. In fact the design idea is totally his as was using black and orange and making it Halloween themed because as far as he is concerned he owns the holiday anyhow.

And the lyrics about being put in an awkward position fit this lens perfectly. I couldn't lie and not give my best friend credit, even though I expect the men with butterfly nets forthwith. Goodbye, readership, goodbye. See all the things you learn behind the scenes in a project?

For the nylon string I strongly recommend measuring out far more than you think you need. I measured out a good yard for a necklace I can slip over my head and simply used the extra length I snipped off when finished for the bracelet. Here I used a necklace extender because that is all I had on hand. Three good knots of your choosing should secure this firmly. Test for slipping and adjust if need be, leaving a tail you can tuck into the beads or clip later. A tail of an inch or so gives you room in case the knot slips a tad as the weight of the necklace increases.

To keep to this pattern start with a skull bead followed by one orange, five black and one orange, repeating until you have set a sixth skull bead on the necklace. After the skull bead add your giant center beads, then continue the pattern as before using all twelve skull beads. You want skull beads on both ends, of course.

Oh, the center beads were reclaimed from a broken light up bracelet from the dollar store and the skull beads are a gift from a dear friend. So thanks, Uma! Couldn't have done the project without you.

Amazon makes it super simple to get all the beads you need in one place and delivered right to your door. Beads like those used in this project can easily be found there, so let's get shopping. I assure you a rather smooth-talking skeleton is pointing out beads as we speak.

Once your beading is complete tie off your other finding and snip after you are sure it is secure. Nylon string can be the dickens to work with so don't worry if there is a tiny gap. Just get as close as you can, but not so tight that the beads bunch together.

Got a special someone who would love a hand-crafted necklace? Here the lady of the house basks in the glow of her lovely new gift. Or gift your most treasured man. Men in cultures around the world wear beads with pride. As a matter of fact I know of one male who certainly thinks they fall under his purveyance.