Tips & Techniques
Get tips and techniques to become a better beader at Lima Beads.
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Want a great way to use that leftover Artistic Wire? Try making ornament hangers! It’s a great way to use those few extra inches of wire from another project.
Choosing your Wire
You can use any gauge wire you’d like, although we found that 18 gauge works the best to make a sturdy hanger. If you’re using smaller gauge wire, you can twist them to make a stronger hanger. You don’t want any ornaments hitting the floor!
Stringing the Beads
String your beads directly onto the wire. Shape the wire into a hook, and curl the wire at the ends to prevent the beads from sliding off. Now you’re ready to hang your ornaments!
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On Nov 03, 2011 at 8:51 pm #
NY Bella says:What a great idea! Thanks!
On Nov 03, 2011 at 10:14 pm #
trinkets says:Very nice Ali!
they could be used all year for purposes too
On Nov 03, 2011 at 11:16 pm #
Gayla G says:Fantastic! Using seed beads on the hangars makes this inexpensive and the extra beads and crystals will really play off the lights on your tree. Thanks!
On Nov 03, 2011 at 11:18 pm #
Gayla G says:Oops! I meant hangers not hangars.
On Nov 03, 2011 at 11:41 pm #
Shamrock Girl says:Wonderful idea to use up all those orphan crystals and beads!
On Nov 04, 2011 at 8:40 am #
D Silhanek says:Love this idea! So pretty and simple to make!
On Nov 04, 2011 at 9:58 am #
Elaine O says:NICE! I have been making ornament covers to give as gifts this Christmas and these will add just the right touch. Thanks!
On Nov 10, 2011 at 9:09 pm #
Ali says:Thanks everyone. I think this year I might be making ornaments for several gifts, these hangers will be great little additions to those.
On Dec 02, 2011 at 2:06 am #
C blankenship says:I am now at this , been making nickless and stuff for long time and would like to talk to someone that does the same.
On Dec 02, 2011 at 8:47 am #
Leilanie c says:Thank you Lima beads for sharing the knowledge. Now i am learning, beading is a new hobby to me , i am fond of making my own accessories and i wear them with my office uniform. I am thinking of continuing this hobby so i can have an additional income.
many many thanks, pls do not stop sharing .
On Apr 05, 2012 at 4:55 pm #
wilcher418 says:Love it!!”"”
On Mar 25, 2013 at 9:19 pm #
N Blair says:This is a great way for the kids to get involved while I am working on my projects. Thank you for the idea!
On Jul 03, 2013 at 11:26 pm #
Christianne C says:love it~
On Sep 27, 2015 at 12:27 pm #
C Stroud says:awesome idea i so wish i were imaginative and creative as this thank God for folks like ya’all sharing your gifts with us
On Jul 13, 2016 at 9:33 pm #
Tyri P says:I just discovered this!!! Now I know what to do with all my lonely beads along with all my scraps of wire!
On Aug 10, 2021 at 2:10 pm #
Delia C says:These are so pretty. I’ve been looking for a “template” for ear wires/cuffs. I think these would be a good starting point. Inspiration