What to Do When You Run Out of Beads!

So you stocked up on some awesome beads you found on sale, yet you still don't have enough for your project.  It's a frustrating scenario that happens too often.  Luckily, there are ways to get around it besides turning your necklace project into a bracelet project instead.

Not only will it help you build a nice necklace that requires fewer beads, but using chain will also lay very nicely with your design.  Plus, when your curb chain is thinner in diameter than your beads, you'll actually achieve a more lengthened look for your neckline.  Since my Thanksgiving pounds have added up, I relish this thinning idea!

In my project, I realized I hadn't purchased enough of this bead blend.  Luckily, I had some gun-metal colored chain, complete with findings.  I simply added 3 inches of chain on either side of each strand and voila!  It turned out looking nice and professional.  Add this to my new blue blouse and I have a gorgeous ensemble for tomorrow's work day!