DIY Silicone beads Pack – Clip-on Bag charm – Mom + Girl – Wood

Materials: Silicone beads & Metal Charm
Difficulty level: Simple – Medium

This set contains all the supplies needed to make a homemade Clip‑on bag charm from silicone beads. In this case, specifically the bag charm with the Girl in Wood and the text “Mom”. We also list all the materials from this set above. If jij want to replace an item, for example a brunette Girl with a blonde Girl, jij can assemble it yourself. Simply search for the items listed below and replace the Girl’s silicone lucky doll with another. Jij can find the girls in the Luxury Beads section under Lucky Dolls / LuckyJo Heads and Bodies.

A pendant like this is very easy to make. We do recommend using a combination pliers for this. If jij don’t have it yet, jij can also find it among our tools. First, a Clip‑on hook is supplied. This is a round hook with a segment that can fold inward. This ring is slightly larger than a standard key ring and therefore fits perfectly around the handle of a bag. We will make the pendants on this Clip‑on ring.

To start with the lucky doll, jij’ll receive a pendant. The knobs at the top and bottom can be unscrewed. After jij’ve unscrewed one side, thread the beads onto it. Then press them firmly onto the rod (the whole thread must remain free) and hold it securely in one hand. With the other hand, screw the knob back on. TIP: Some combinations are a bit “fuller.” First press firmly onto the rod so jij can easily tighten the knob. If jij don’t, the silicone beads can press onto the knob quickly, even though they’re only barely threaded onto the screw. This can be bath for the thread’s quality.

We’ll attach this pendant to the Clip‑on hook. Jij can hang it directly on the ring, but we find it more convenient to use a musketoon hook. This is also because we’ll be making a second pendant. This is where the combination pliers come in handy. Open the small top ring of the pendant, hook it onto the musketoon hook, and close it again. If jij have a slightly larger or coarser pair of combination pliers, jij can, for example, place a small piece of kitchen roll between the jaws. That way jij won’t damage the pendant itself.

Next we move on to the “Mama” charm. We actually make this in the same way as an ordinary keychain. Jij take the Silver satin cord and fold it. Now jij have a loop on one side and two ends on the other. Then we look at the charm we already have. At the bottom of the carabiner we just used there is a ring‑shaped part, to which we have just attached the metal charm. We will also make the Mama charm here. Jij take the satin cord at the side of the loop and thread it a little through this opening. Then jij take the ends, pass them through the loop and pull tight.

Jij can now start threading the beads onto this. Optionally jij can make a small knot at the top before jij start threading and pull the beads over it. We usually don’t do this ourselves because we prefer to use smaller beads and jij can’t hide the knot well here. Besides, we think it contributes little to a creation like this. It actually adds nothing. After jij have threaded all the beads onto it, we still need to tie a knot. For keychains we recommend not using a flat knot. The ends tend to stick out to the left and right. What jij do is place an e‑shaped loop on the table and thread the ends through this loop.

First, gently pull this toward the beads. Then make sure the beads sit as tightly as possible on the cord against the keyring. Next, with your other hand, slide the knot up as far as jij can and tighten it. This method of making keychains is a real must‑have skill. The first time jij may need a little practice, but the more often jij do it, the easier it becomes. Cut the ends about 1 cm past the knot. Another tip: briefly burn the ends with a lighter. I often light the lighter and, in a smooth motion, quickly run the ends through the flame. This prevents your keychain from fraying.