Handmade beaded choker necklaces

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I love chokers but I can never find anything I like that would fit nicely on my skinny bony neck. That's when I started buying colourful beads in small packages and having a go at making my own beaded jewellery. Here are 2 of my early attempts that cost me less than £2 in total, but I have worn each of them to many parties and concerts, and am still not sick of them yet.





I wear them with dresses to more formal functions but I can also match them with jeans or casual wear on a day out. I've also made some bracelets and belts out of my beads projects.

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  1. Jasmine29 May 2010 at 06:14

    hi.. i actually like your beaded choker lots.. and wonder if you could make and sell me one for my birthday..=]

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  2. Living Sustainable Life29 May 2010 at 08:20

    Thanks Jasmine. It's possible. Could you attach your contact email in your next comment so that we can discuss details? I won't publish it.

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  3. Clair Devers7 January 2011 at 06:32

    I would love to try this. Did you make up this pattern? Any interest in sharing directions?

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  4. Living Sustainable Life7 January 2011 at 19:02

    Sure Clair, just uploaded the weaving directions. Have fun :-)

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  5. Vicky Marks30 November 2012 at 17:31

    I love the pearl choker I have a Granddaughter who is a Choker-A-Holic! ;} I would love to make it for her. If you would please please share you weaving directions.
    Thank You Vic...

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  6. Vicky Marks1 December 2012 at 08:27

    Thank you so much I cant seem to find your e-mail.Im a newbie to bead weaving and Im not sure how much thread to use. The napkins rings are great directions!
    Thanks Vic...

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    1. Living Sustainable Life1 December 2012 at 17:42

      That's the problem with this thing, I can't see users' emails either so it's hard to reply personally. What you can do is put your email in the comment, and I will just delete the comment after copying the email address. All comments need my approval before being publish, to maintain a clean blog and to protect everyone's privacy. But glad that the direction works for you, your granddaughter is very lucky girl. Happy holiday!

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