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Making Bead Jewelry With Grandchildren

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Step 3: Plan your project by arranging the beads.
Making Bead Jewelry With Grandchildren Photo © Susan Adcox
Use your bead project planner to arrange the beads in a pleasing order. If you don't have a bead project planner, use a terrycloth towel to keep the beads from rolling. If making a necklace, you will probably want a large bead or a charm in the center. On each side of this center piece, arrange beads in the same order. If making a bracelet, you won't need a center piece and you won't have to worry about making the two sides the same.

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