How to make a ring from beads using the ladder stitch

Steps

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   Step 1

   
   To make a bead ring you will need: About 32 inch long string - strong thread or elastic thread Needle Beads -18 large beads were used for the guide. This is good for children or to learn the process but smaller beads look more elegant and you will needs at least 4 times as much Scissors
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   Step 2

   
   Thread your needle and string 4 beads about 4 inches from the end of the string
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   Step 3

   
   Bring the needle around and insert it into the left side of the beads.
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   Step 4

   
   Pull it through
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   Step 5

   
   Bend 2 beads down and tighten
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   Step 6

   
   Continue to tighten until they are as in picture. Add 2 more beads with the needle to the string
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   Step 7

   
   Insert the needle through the top of the previous 2 beads.
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   Step 8

   
   Pull the thread through and then tighten so that the beads are aligned
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   Step 9

   
   Result
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    Step 10

    
    Insert the needle in the last row from the bottom and pull the thread through
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    Step 11

    
    Add 2 more beads, insert the needle through the bottom and pull the thread through
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    Step 12

    
    Insert the needle through the bottom of the last 2 beads and pull the thread through
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    Step 13

    
    Repeat from step 7 until you have made enough rows to go around you finger Put the needle through one more time so that the string comes out of the last 2 beads
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    Step 14

    
    Bring the needle around to the first 2 beads, insert it through the bottom and pull the thread through
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    Step 15

    
    Result
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    Step 16

    
    Insert the needle through the bottom of the first 2 beads again and pull through
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    Step 17

    
    Tie a tight double knot
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    Step 18

    
    Cut off the excess string
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    Step 19

    
    Your bead ring is ready to wear enjoy!