Like many good ideas, you start with some other idea and build on it. That's the case here. I saw a beaded garden stake once where the how to directions required metal saw blades and an X-acto knife. The project called for antique door knobs and large hole glass beads, both of which I could not find anywhere.
This is my version.
First, it is now a child friendly craft. I got rid of the saws and sharp blades entirely. Found beads that work. I will tell you where to get them and will have some cost saving suggestions. And instead of the antique door knobs, we are going to use cabinet pulls from your local home improvement center.
The credit for the name, Garden Fairy Wands, goes to my daughter. She made the all blue one for a Water Fairy in the hopes that the water fairy will take over her summer watering duties.
This is my version.
First, it is now a child friendly craft. I got rid of the saws and sharp blades entirely. Found beads that work. I will tell you where to get them and will have some cost saving suggestions. And instead of the antique door knobs, we are going to use cabinet pulls from your local home improvement center.
The credit for the name, Garden Fairy Wands, goes to my daughter. She made the all blue one for a Water Fairy in the hopes that the water fairy will take over her summer watering duties.
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WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
8/32 threaded rod
8/32 nuts
Cabinet pulls.
Bracelet Beads
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BRACELET BEADS:
I found the ones that I used on Ebay. I did a search for glass bracelet beads. Purchased 100 glass beads for 15.00 with free shipping. Acrylic bracelet beads are 100 for 7.00 or so. Also free shipping. I was happily surprised by how beautiful the acrylic beads are. So, if you are looking to cut the cost down, acrylic is the way to go.
There are many other different types of bracelet beads. Some are cut like gems, some are ceramic, or oven bake clay. Some are wire mesh or wood. An easy way to make sure you are getting bracelet beads is by the silver liner in the bead. Also look closely at the picture of the beads you are considering purchasing to make sure they are strung on a silver rope type bracelet. Another possibility is often in the description it may say, for use with European bracelets.
One more thing. You can find bracelet beads at Michael's, Hobby Lobby and Ben Franklin stores. They are about 5.00 to 7.00 for about seven to ten beads in a package. They are also at Wal-Mart for slightly less money. This option is more expensive, but you don't have to wait ten days for shipping. You also have more control over the color and style of the beads you want.
8/32 threaded rod
8/32 nuts
Cabinet pulls.
Bracelet Beads
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT BRACELET BEADS:
I found the ones that I used on Ebay. I did a search for glass bracelet beads. Purchased 100 glass beads for 15.00 with free shipping. Acrylic bracelet beads are 100 for 7.00 or so. Also free shipping. I was happily surprised by how beautiful the acrylic beads are. So, if you are looking to cut the cost down, acrylic is the way to go.
There are many other different types of bracelet beads. Some are cut like gems, some are ceramic, or oven bake clay. Some are wire mesh or wood. An easy way to make sure you are getting bracelet beads is by the silver liner in the bead. Also look closely at the picture of the beads you are considering purchasing to make sure they are strung on a silver rope type bracelet. Another possibility is often in the description it may say, for use with European bracelets.
One more thing. You can find bracelet beads at Michael's, Hobby Lobby and Ben Franklin stores. They are about 5.00 to 7.00 for about seven to ten beads in a package. They are also at Wal-Mart for slightly less money. This option is more expensive, but you don't have to wait ten days for shipping. You also have more control over the color and style of the beads you want.
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Not NiceInappropriateSpamedees
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May 16, 2013. 12:52 PMReply
Hi i was wondering if you could tell me the website where you found the acrylic beads. Thank you :)
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cdawisconsin (author)
in reply to May 16, 2013. 1:16 PMReplyHello. I got them from Ebay. I just looked now to see what they are going for today. , for the gem style ones it is 9.85 for 100 free shipping from welcome-hellofriend as the seller, china. The mixed ones I found for 6.64 for 100 from china as well, also free shipping. And there are many many other sellers. Do a search for - acrylic bracelet beads - and then go to he wholesale section. Also, I quoted the price for the Buy It Now option. The auctions are going for even less. There are also glass beads, porcelian and clay. Hope this helps.
katanyablue
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Apr 17, 2013. 2:10 PMReply
E-6000 is a jewelry glue, so it can be used with the threaded metal rods also.
katanyablue
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Apr 16, 2013. 8:59 PMReply
very cute. I would probably use a down rod and use E-6000 or heavy body gel acrylic medium to glue the last bead and the door knob on top.
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cdawisconsin (author)
in reply to Apr 17, 2013. 7:08 AMReplyI like the glue idea because my children keep unscrewing the know and playing with the beads =)
PaganRaven
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Jul 13, 2012. 3:18 PMReply
If one can't find threaded rod, then maybe you could use any small diameter rod and just place a large "bead" of hot glue in place of the nut? I am anxious to make these! <3
PaganRaven
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Jul 13, 2012. 3:15 PMReply
It's said that if you please the Faeries, whose home is the flowers & fauna, then they in turn will try to please you. Love this!
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Penolopy Bulnick
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May 31, 2012. 9:31 PMReplyVery cute and colorful!
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ChrysN
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May 31, 2012. 3:51 PMReplyGorgeous! I love those beads.
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