DIY Beaded Zipper Pull - Tutorial

When I made my most recent pouch for the Sweet Pouch Swap, I felt like it needed something a bit extra. A bit of bling perhaps? Several years ago I used to dabble in some jewellery making and I've kept all my supplies and tools, so I made a little beaded zipper pull. I was so happy with it - it added that little extra 'something' to the project and was really quick and easy to make. I've tinkered around and come up with this tutorial so you can make some too!

Here is what you need:

All these are readily available in the beading / jewellery making section of your local craft store. There is also a huge range available online from sites like Etsy, Craftumi and eBay.

1. Take a head pin and arrange your beads. Leave approximately 1cm (1/2") of wire at the top.

2. If necessary, use your wire cutting pliers to cut your head pin to size.

3. Use the round nose pliers to twist the top of the head pin into a loop. You may need to manipulate it a little bit to achieve the desired result.

5. Take a split ring and attach it to the loop at the top of the head pin.

6. Attach the beaded zipper pull to the zipper using the split ring.

All finished! Now make a bunch of them and make your zipper projects pretty!

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