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When designing, use three colors or textures. It’s more visually pleasing than a random mix.
How you hold the beads together determines the jewelry's "drape": Guide to Making Jewelry with Beads
Great for beginner "stretch" bracelets. Use a "surgeon's knot" and a drop of glue to secure. When designing, use three colors or textures
Before you start, make sure your wire/thread fits through the smallest bead in your pattern. and tucking wire ends.
Slide a crimp bead and one half of your clasp onto the wire. Loop the wire back through the crimp bead and use your pliers to squash the crimp bead firmly.
You don't need a full workshop, but these four tools are non-negotiable:
For gripping, bending, and tucking wire ends.