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Jolie Rouge · 05-04-2009, 05:11 PM

For Mother's Day of Teacher's

Making Beaded Badge Holders
by Tammy Gray-Searles
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Making Beaded Badge Holders
Difficulty: Easy

Lay Out the Pattern
Begin by choosing your beads and beading thread and laying out the pattern you want to use to make your beaded badge holder. Be sure and use beads that have holes large enough to accommodate at least Size 4 beading thread. For everyday use, you will not want to use a thinner thread. Threads between Size 4 and Size 6 are ideal.

Bead Strand
Place two jump rings on the large badge clip ring. Tie one end of the beading thread to one of the jump rings. Make a double knot, put a dab of jewelry glue or clear fingernail polish on the knot and let it dry. Once it is dry, begin sliding your beads on to the thread using the pattern you laid out in Step 1. Continue until the beaded badge holder is the length you want.

Tie Off the End
When you are done placing beads on the thread, run the thread through the second jump ring and make a loose overhand knot. Put a large pin, such as a corsage pin, through the middle of the knot, and without tightening, gently slide the pin down to the last bead. Make sure there are no spaces between the beads and they are snug against each other. Then pull the end of the thread, slowly tightening the knot while holding the pin snug against the last bead. This is similar to putting your finger on the ribbon while you tie the bow on a Christmas present. The pin should keep the thread taut, and make the knot tight against the last bead. When the knot is as tight as possible against the last bead, gently pull the pin out. Place a drop of jewelry glue or clear fingernail polish on the knot. After it is dry, clip the ends of both knots as close to the knot as possible.

Bead Stringing Knots : http://www.wigjig.com/jewelry-tools/...hniques/knots/

How to Make a Jewelry ID Badge Holder
by Dani Fausek

With security in businesses today being tight, it seems as if everyone has an ID Badge. A lanyard, or ID Badge Holder has become a standard accessory. There is no reason, however, that a woman needs to settle for the same old nylon or string holder that everyone else wears. It's a simple task to make one that could be considered jewelry. Using beads, crystals, pearls and gemstones an ID badge holder can be an elegant and exciting thing to wear while still maintaining safety.

Difficulty: Easy

Things You'll Need
Cloth or towel
Beads, crystals, gemstones
Flexible jewelry wire
Magnetic clasp
Crimp beads
Solid loop toggle clasp
Needle-nose pliers or crimping tool

Step One : Cut a length of flexible beading wire approximately 36 inches long. A normal lanyard measures about 27 inches, but you will need the remainder for securing and ease of work. Put aside.

Step Two : Lay out the beads, gemstones or pearls on the cloth. This is your chance to design your "necklace." Place the rounded half of the toggle clasp in the center or 13 to 14 inches from one end of your bead layout. Be aware of the weight of your beads. The magnetic clasp will only hold so much, so make the layout as lightweight as possible.

Step Three : Place one crimp bead and one half of a magnetic clasp on your wire, leaving a tail of about 3 to 4 inches. Thread the wire back through the crimp bead and secure it tightly against the clasp using either your crimping tool or a needle nose pliers.

Step Four : String your beads onto the wire, making sure to include both pieces of wire on the end where the clasp has already been attached. String your toggle clasp section when you reach the middle of the design, and continue until all of your beads have been strung.

Step Five : String one crimp bead and the other half of the magnetic clasp. Feed the wire back through the crimp bead, and push it through as many of the beads already on the wire as you can. Leave about a 2-inch tail. Using the needle-nose pliers, pull the wire tight, then crimp the bead to secure the clasp. Trim the tail close to the nearest bead.

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How to Make a Necklace to Hold a Badge
by Barbara Cedillo Alvarez

Many employees are required to wear ID badges while on duty. These badges usually have jaw tooth clips that can be attached to a pocket on shirts, skirts or pants. You can also "dress up" your badge and attach it to a beaded lanyard with just a little bit of creativity and time.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You'll Need
Cord
6 crimping beads
Beads
Needle nose pliers

Step One : Measure two lengths of cord long enough to put over your head and wear as a necklace: one 33 inches and the other 35 inches. You will use a little length from the ends of both cords to crimp the crimping beads onto. The longer cord will hold your I.D. badge; the shorter cord is for decorative purposes.

Step Two : String one crimping bead onto the shorter cord but do not crimp the end. Tie a temporary knot around the bead. Begin to string your beads onto the cord in a pattern of your choice. Continue stringing beads in your chosen pattern until you come to the end of the first cord. End with a crimping bead, and tie a temporary knot around the bead.

Step Three : String a crimping bead on the longer cord. Do not tighten it at the end of the cord yet. Tie a temporary knot around the crimping bead to hold it in place. Using the same beading pattern you used for the shorter cord, string beads until you have the cord filled halfway with beads.

Step Four : Secure the beads on the first half of the longer cord with a crimping bead and crimp this bead. Clip your I.D. badge on to the cord so you can measure the width you need. String another crimping bead on, but leave enough room on the cord to clip your badge on and then crimp this bead, too. Remove your badge so stringing beads will be easier, and finish stringing the beads on the remaining half of your cord. Finish with the last crimping bead, but don't crimp this bead.

Step Five : Untie the temporary knots around the crimping beads at the ends of your cords. Thread both ends from both cords through the crimping beads so no cord is showing. Prior to crimping these beads, tie knots in the ends of the cord to catch them on the interior of the crimping beads. Crimp all four beads so they hold the ends of the cord securely.

Jolie Rouge · 05-04-2009, 05:13 PM

How to Crochet an ID Badge Holder
by Dani Fausek

Badge and ID holders have become a part of modern day living. Whether for work or play, ID badges help to guarantee our safety and access to specific areas we need to enter. Making those ID holders more interesting can be a challenge, however they can let us express our own personal taste if created properly and abide by safety regulations. If you love to crochet, here's an easy crochet ID Badge Holder you can make.

Difficulty: Easy

Things You'll Need
Cotton thread or yarn (including homespun)
Crochet needle (perferably size N)
Ring Badge clip
Flexible beading wire
Magnetic clasp
2 large crimp beads (large enough to go over the wire and thread)
2 decorative beads to cover the crimps
Needle-nose pliers or crimping tool

Step One : Assemble supplies. The yarn or thread you choose as well as the crochet hook size is a matter of taste and preference. A thinner cotton thread as well as a smaller hook will allow you to create the same look as thicker thread, while making the overall width of the 'lanyard' smaller. Flexible wire is added in the beginning to give the piece more strength. The magnetic clasp should be large enough to easily handle the weight of the piece with your badge attached.

Step Two : Begin your chain. A standard lanyard is approximately 27 inches long. You will need to chain using both the thread/yarn and the wire together. Be sure to leave a tail of about 4 inches before the first chain. At approximately 13 to 14" in length, add the ring to 2 of your chains, so it is securely included in your piece. Continue to chain both the thread/yarn and the wire together until you reach the 27" mark. Cut both the thread and the wire about 6 inches past your last chain. Chain 1 pulling the thread/wire through to create a knot and tighten. You should now have a thread/wire tail on both ends of about 4-5 inches in length.

Step Three : Click to enlargeBegin the next row by inserting your hook into the first chain. Add a new length of yarn to the piece by single crocheting in the first chain. You will be working in the top half of the chain for this side. Make sure as you are picking up the chain stitch that you also pick up the wire. Single crochet down the first side. When you reach the ring, single crochet on the top half of each chain stitch (picking up the wire as well,) making sure you include the ring in your stitch. This will securely fasten the ring onto your piece. Continue down the first half of the lanyard until you reach the end. Pick up the last chain and place 3 single crochets in the last chain.

Step Four : Click to enlargeSingle crochet down the "bottom" side of the chain, again making sure to pick up the wire as you go. When you reach the ring, single crochet, picking up the thread/wire but not the ring, and continue until you reach the end of the piece. Single crochet in the "knot" chain of the original chain and tie off the two ends, leaving the original thread/yarn and the wire. Trim off excess yarn so that all that remains are the original tails.

Step Five : Thread the tail through the large holed bead. Place the large crimp bead and 1/2 of the magnetic clasp also on the tail. Pass the wire and yarn back through the crimp bead and through the large holed bead. Pull tight so that the crimp bead rests against the clasp. Close the crimp bead using the needle-nosed pliers or a crimping tool. Pull the large bead over the crimp bead to hide it and trim the excess "tail" from the end. This will securely fasten the magnetic clasp to the piece. Repeat on the other half of the lanyard. Once the clasp is fastened, place a badge clip on the ring in the center of the lanyard and it will be ready to wear.

Overall Tips & Warnings : It is important to use a magnetic clasp as a safety precaution. Should the badge become stuck on something, the clasp will release at a sharp tug, preventing you from being injured.

Jolie Rouge · 05-04-2009, 05:20 PM

How to Make Badges
by Kelly Sundstrom

http://www.easyidcard.com/id-badge-templates.asp

If your business or corporation has experienced security problems or you feel that your company could benefit from increased security measures, implementing ID badges is an effective and inexpensive solution. Badges can be made locally at any printing or office supply store, but creating ID badges this way can be costly and time consuming. Luckily, ID badges can be created and printed online at a fraction of the cost. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you make badges online for your employees.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You'll Need
Computer
Photos of your employees

Step One : Go to the Easy ID Card main web page ( http://www.easyidcard.com/id-badge-templates.asp ). Select the type of badge on the left hand side of the page your employees will wear. The selections include corporate badges, medical badges, investigator badges, police and fire badges, and badges for child safety. Choose the "Corporate" selection. This will take you to a new page.

Step Two : Select the style of the corporate ID badge when the next page loads. All of the badges will contain a bar code, a place for the name of the employee, a place for the company name or logo, and a place for the employee picture. Choose the selection that you prefer, and click on it. This will take you to the next page.

Step Three : Load your employee pictures and company information to the ID badge on the new load page that opens. Click on the "Save As" button in the upper left-hand side of the screen. A window will appear for your to name the card file. Select any name, then click the "Save" button.

Step Four : Fill out the customer information, such as the email address, delivery address, payment method and phone number. Then click on the "Submit" button to place your order.

( Our theme for Cubs Scout Day Camp is "CSI Scouts" so I am thinking of something like this .... what do ya'll think ?)

LaurenC · 05-14-2009, 08:43 AM

Wow, this very nice. Very detailed and helpful. Thanks for sharing the links.