I really hope you'll try this project. It involved using craft store purchased felt, the ones that cost about 29 cents at Michael's, and wooden beads, also very inexpensive. BUT, if you'd like to upgrade this project, you can purchase real wool felt (available online and at Joanne Fabrics) and use nicer beads. If you're really ambitious, wash old wool sweater to shrink them, them cut them up and use for the felt beads.
Okay, so here's how it works!
FELT BEAD NECKLACE
You will need: Felt pieces in various colors, really sharp needle, embroidery thread (color of your choice), rubber bands, wooden or other beads (make sure that the needle and thread will fit through hole in the bead.)
Cut three small rectangles of felt, each one a different color. (See photo) Beginning on the long end of the rectangle, roll up and trim off any of the underneath ends that are hanging out. The outer layer of felt should only be seen. Then place a rubber band close to each end to hold spiral together. See photo. (This is the part that looks like a snail!)
Little ones may need help here. Threat a really sharp needle with embroidery thread (about 30") push needle through tube, close to where the roll begins. Pull through, leaving about 12" of thread. Put a knot on the outside side of the tube. (See photo) Slide rubber band down toward the center of the tube and cut-off your first bead. (See photo) Be careful to not cut string during this process. You can add a wooden bead, as I did, between belt beads if you like. Continue until you are satisfied with the number of beads on the necklace. After adding last bead, place another knot next to it, keeping beads secure on string. Decide on length of necklace and tie ends together. (See photo)
I've also done a second version, as you see in the photos.
Remember to be like snail as you're doing this project. You must persist! And when you're finished you'll say, GOOD JOB!!
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