The lanyards on the market are all the same. Do you want to have a unique and personalized accessory? Why not try making a silicone bead lanyard yourself! Whether it is a mobile phone pendant, key decoration, or gift embellishment, DIY silicone bead lanyard can perfectly integrate your creativity and thoughts. Next, follow this full process tutorial to unlock the production method of exclusive pendants step by step!
Material and tool preparation
Core materials: silicone beads, lanyard materials
Auxiliary accessories: metal lobster clasp, metal connecting ring, spacer beads, positioning beads, scissors, lighter, needle-nosed pliers.
Creative design
Before making it, first conceive the design of the lanyard. You can choose a gradient combination of the same color system to create a gentle and harmonious feeling; you can also boldly use a contrasting color combination, such as a collision of fluorescent green and black, to create a trendy street style. If you want to be more commemorative, you can also use letter beads to spell out the abbreviation of your name, or use beads of different shapes to form a pattern. In addition, a reasonable combination of spacer beads and positioning beads can increase the layering and stability of the lanyard.
Production steps
Handle both ends of the lanyard: Pass one end of the lanyard through the metal connecting ring, leaving about 2-3 cm in length, carefully burn the rope end with a lighter, quickly twist it with your fingers to melt and bond the rope end to form a small ball to prevent the lanyard from unraveling; do the same with the other end.
Beading: Starting from one end of the lanyard, insert the silicone beads, spacer beads, etc. in the designed order. When stringing the beads, pay attention to keep the beads arranged closely to avoid shaking. If you need to fix the position of a certain section of beads, you can use positioning beads and clamp the positioning beads with needle-nosed pliers to lock the beads firmly.
Install the lobster clasp: Pass one end of the metal lobster clasp through the metal connecting ring to ensure that the connecting ring can rotate freely, then use needle-nosed pliers to close the connecting ring and fix the lobster clasp. Check whether the lobster clasp opens and closes smoothly to ensure safe use.
Adjustment and inspection: After completing the installation of beads and accessories, carefully check whether each bead is firm and whether the metal accessories are installed in place. If necessary, you can fine-tune the arrangement of beads to make the overall lanyard more beautiful.
Advanced skills
Knotting skills: Tie a double knot, flat knot or other decorative knots in the middle or end of the lanyard to prevent the beads from sliding and add a unique decorative effect.
Add tassels: Cut several shorter lanyard materials, fold them in half and pass them through the beads at the end of the lanyard, then tighten the folded part to form a tassel shape, adding dynamics to the lanyard.
Combination: Combine the silicone bead lanyard with other small accessories (such as mini bells and leather pendants) to create a richer visual level.
From selecting materials to completing creative designs, and then making finished products by hand, the process of DIY silicone bead lanyards is full of fun and a sense of accomplishment. Use your imagination to make a unique lanyard, use it to decorate your life and convey your feelings!