But in case you do not have any needles.

How to attach a string of beads to chain. The needles are used for making it easy to get the thread through the hole of the beads. To make sure you grab the correct side of the loop, pull the beading. Key chain tools, beadsmith brand, made in usa #1025a.

Prepare your thread with the needles. Wrap the loop for each bead link using one pair of pliers to hold the eye of the loop and another to grasp the wire end and wrap it around the neck. Cut your wire to that length (in my case, 6″):

Pull the cording until the middle of the string is near the ring. Tie one knot to secure the beads in place. String your beads onto the cut wire,.

Use 26 or 24 gauge dead soft sil. Tie this knot as close to the end of the beading as possible to keep the beads from sliding around on the string and revealing the cord beneath. Add 2.5″ (64mm) to your total bead length we just measured.

Attaching chain to a string of beads. Keep the crimp about three inches away from the end of the wire. String the beads in the order you want on a headpin.

Beading wire is designed to withstand the weight of beads and last through repeated wear and tear. Before starting make all of your links ahead of time and space them out as you would like them to look on the finished product. Now grasp one side of the loop with round nose pliers.