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Beaded Book Thong

By: Bead Studio

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Use leftover charms and beads to create a beautiful beaded bookmark from The Bead Studio, perfect for the graduate headed to college or your bookworm friend. These can also be hung from the rear-view window. This homemade gift is so quick and easy!

Beaded Book Thong Finished Product

Materials:

2 feet of Waxed Linen Cord
1 Charm
Assorted Beads – about a dozen with holes that just fit over the linen
Clear Nail Polish
Scissors

Steps:

Tie the charm onto one end of the cord, trim and set knot with clear nail polish.
Slide a grouping of beads onto the cord and tie a knot after the last bead. (Use an awl to get the knot close to beads if needed).
Determine the length of cord needed for the type of book (less for paperback more for hardcover) and tie a knot were the beads will start.
Add beads to the tail of the cord and tie a knot after the last bead.
Trim the excess cord and set knot with clear nail polish.