About this Product
Handmade beaded prayer beads Made with stretchy material for that extra give.
Fire Fly Lanez
Meet the Maker
Welcome to Fire Fly Lanez! I started making Resin crafts almost one year ago and Diamond Art about two years ago and I LOVE IT! I also have fallen in love with making Resin Tumblers and Snowglobe Tumblers... It's not work if you love what you do... I would LOVE to share my joy with everyone else!
All Resin you see is handmade by me. Pieces are sold as is, BUT... can be customized to match your requests and/or your imagination... I use mica powder, opaque pigment, alcohol ink, glitter, shells… Items can be made into magnets, keychains and even pendants, ask and I'll see what I can do for you! Creations can be made for favors, christenings, baby showers/gender reveals, birthdays, house warming gifts, etc... (If you are interested in buying items in bulk please contact me for separate pricing.)
The Diamond Art is sold as is.
Let’s have some fun, come see what I have to offer, and we can work on getting you your own creation(s).
How it’s Made
HOW TO MAKE STRETCHY BEADED PRAYER BEADS
Prepare your materials:
Gather your beads, elastic cord, etc. Measure your wrist, so you know what size bracelet to make. For reference, a small adult wrist is 7″ around, a medium wrist is 8″, and a large wrist is 9″.
Cut the elastic to length:
I like to use a double strand of elastic to make stretch bracelets. A doubled cord gives the bracelet extra strength, so it will last for a good, long time.
Cut a length of cord that’s twice as long as your wrist measurement, plus 12 inches. In other words: measure your wrist circumference, multiply by two, and add 12 extra inches.
Remember, it’s always better to cut a piece of elastic that’s too long and trim away the excess cord later.
Pre-stretch the elastic cord:
Pre-stretching the elastic prevents it from stretching out over time as you wear the bracelet. Hold a four-inch length of elastic between your fingers, and stretch it out a few times. Move down the length of the cord to the next section, and repeat. Keep going until all parts of the elastic cord get stretched.
Secure the end of the cord:
Fold the cord in half, so you’re working with a doubled length of cord. If you are using a beading needle, add it to the folded end. Place a bead stopper or binder clip on the cord ends so that the beads don’t slide off as you string them. If you don’t have a bead stopper or binder clip, you can fold a small piece of tape around the ends of the cord.
Lay out your beads:
Arrange the beads in order before you start to string them on the elastic cord.
String the beads onto the cord:
If the holes of the beads are large enough, you may string them by hand. Hold the end of the cord in one hand, and use your other hand to place the beads onto the cord. If the bead holes are smaller, you may need to use a needle to make stringing easier. Many people recommend these large-eye beading needles. If you don’t have a beading needle handy, you can fold a small piece of beading wire in half to create a makeshift beading needle.
In either case, try to put the bead with the largest hole on the cord first. (Once we get to the finishing step, I’ll show you how to hide the knot by sliding it into the center of that bead.) Keep adding beads until you have enough. Check the length periodically by wrapping the strung beads around your wrist. You don’t want it to be too tight or too loose.
Tie a knot to secure the beading cord:
Once you’ve added enough beads, knot the ends of the elastic cord together.
Remove the bead stopper and needle from the elastic cord. Carefully, bring both ends of the cord together. Place one of the free ends through the folded end. Now, you’ll tie a knot with the two free ends.
Hide the knot:
There are a few ways to hide the knot, so it’s doesn’t distract from the design of your finished bracelet.
The simplest way is to slide the knot into the hole of one of the neighboring beads. This only works if the bead hole is large enough to accommodate the knot. (That’s why I told you to put the bead with the largest hole on the cord first so that it would be next to the knot.) To do this, apply a small dab of glue to the knot. Then, while the glue is still tacky, slide the adjacent bead over the knot. Let the glue dry.
Let the glue dry before trimming the ends of the cord. Jewelry glues dry in about an hour but takes up to 24 hours to fully cure.
Once the glue has dried, gently stretch each cord end, and use small sharp scissors to trim the excess cord as close to the bead as you can.
ENJOY!!!
Shop Policies
DELIVERY OPTIONS:
Local Pickup/Drop off & shipping within the US Only (fees may apply). Processing/shipping times may vary depending on the size of the order.
CUSTOM & PERSONALIZED ORDERS:
Please make sure you include all important information when placing your order. You can enter notes / comments when checking out to make sure your order is correct. If I have to contact you, it may result in a delay of your order.
WHAT IF YOU NEED TO RETURN AN ITEM?
Since all orders are custom made and personalized to your specifications, I don't accept returns. If there is a problem with the order, please reach out to me and we can discuss the next steps.
SHIPPING INFORMATION:
I don't insure mailed packages. I do not take responsibility if packages are lost and or stolen or misplaced due to incomplete/incorrect information provided upon check out. If an error was made please contact me and I will cancel the order so you can correct the issue.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS:
RESIN:
Please handle with care. Dropping your Resin art piece can result in damage. Please keep away from sunlight. Clean with a damp cloth, only if necessary.
DIAMOND ART:
Keeping your diamond art painting flat is the best way to store them as it will help avoid the diamonds from falling off its canvas. Store flat until you are ready to place it in a frame, or other permanent option.
DRINKWARE / CERAMIC MUGS:
Please do not place in dishwasher. Please handle your drinkware with care and hand wash with a soft non abrasive cloth. While the ceramic mug(s) can be put in the dishwasher, to preserve the beauty and longevity of the design, it is recommended (optional) they be hand washed.
**Please keep in mind that you have received an authentic, one of a kind, homemade art piece. Variations in texture and other imperfections may be visible. I hope you love your piece as much as I loved making it for you!!**
