Wooden Bead Garland Tutorial
Hello my Creative Friends,
I hope you are all Well. In Today’s Tutorial I will Show you How I made a Wooden Bead Garland with White Wool Tassels. It is a Trendy Craft and will Complement any Style of Home Decor, whether it’s Farmhouse or Modern; it will fit right in with your Home Accessories.
I have seen many Wooden Bead Crafts on Pinterest and Youtube, they have been quite Popular the last few Years especially in America. I haven’t actually seen the Wooden Beads in Shops in Ireland but they are more than likely in the bigger Craft Stores or can alternatively be bought Online.
Up-Cycled Wooden Beads
I had a Boho Style Handbag for a few Years. It became worn and the Inside Fabric part ripped. I Cut out some of the Outer Fabric to Keep for future Crafts.
The Handles had Wooden Beads of various Sizes. I removed the Beads and put them into a Plastic Ziplock Bag because I knew they could be Up-Cycled and Re-Purposed into something else.
I have had them in my Supplies for a Couple of Years now, hence why I don’t have any Images of the Beads on the Bag (I removed them before my Blogging Days). I thought now would be as good a Time as any to get Creative with them.
Here are the Wooden Beads from my Bag.
![Wooden Beads from my Bag.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_143845.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
The Wooden Beads are 3 Different Sizes. There are 8 Large and Medium Beads and 16 Small Beads.
![There are 8 Large and Medium Beads and 16 Small Beads.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_144058.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I Separated the Large and Medium Beads into 2 Parts of Four.
![I Separated the Large and Medium Beads into 2 Parts of Four.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_144905.jpg?resize=1024%2C422&ssl=1)
String for the Wooden Bead Garland
I got my Roll of Cream Coloured Jute String.
![Roll of Cream Coloured Jute String.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_144615.jpg?resize=1024%2C496&ssl=1)
I got one of my Washi-Tapes from my Supplies.
![I got one of my Washi-Tapes.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_145246.jpg?resize=1024%2C718&ssl=1)
I put a piece of Washi-Tape on the end of the String. This will make it easier to insert into each Wooden Bead and prevent the string unravelling.
![I put a piece of washi-tape on the end of the String.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_145439.jpg?resize=1024%2C426&ssl=1)
Beginning the Wooden Bead Garland
I unwinded a length of the String from the Roll and then added the 4 large Beads one-by-one to the String.
![I added the 4 large Wooden Beads one-by-one to the String.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1529502.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
Next I added the 4 Medium Wooden Beads.
![Next I added the 4 Medium Wooden Beads.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1531052.jpg?resize=1024%2C451&ssl=1)
The 16 Small Wooden Beads were included onto the Garland.
![The 16 small Wooden Beads were included to the Garland.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1533412.jpg?resize=691%2C1024&ssl=1)
The remaining 4 Medium Sized Beads were added next to the String.
![The remaining 4 Medium Beads were added next to the String.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1535162.jpg?resize=1024%2C554&ssl=1)
The Remaining Beads added to the Wooden Bead Garland
Finally the last 4 Large Beads were added to the Wooden Bead Garland.
![Finally the last 4 Large Beads were added to the Wooden Bead Garland.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1536522.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
White Yarn for my Tassels
I got my ‘White Sparkle’ Ball of Yarn.
![I got my White Sparkle Ball of Yarn.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_172728.jpg?resize=1024%2C661&ssl=1)
I will be using my Yellow Notepad as my Object to wrap the Wool around to make my Tassels. My Notepad is 3 and 3/4 Inches in Length after it is turned Sideways. You can Use Cardboard, a CD Case, or Your 4 Fingers to wrap your Yarn around instead. If you want your Tassels bigger in Size; use a Bigger Object.
Making the Tassel
I put my Wool on the Table with the end part sticking out and put the Notepad on Top.
![I put my Wool on the Table and put the Notepad on Top.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1859522.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I then Picked up the String of Wool and Notepad with my left hand and began wrapping the Wool around the Notepad with my Right Hand.
![I picked up the String of Wool and Notepad with my left hand and wrapped the wool around the Notepad with my right hand.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1901512.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I continued to wrap the Wool tightly around the Notepad. I held onto the first piece of String under the Notepad with my Left Hand to ensure it didn’t unravel and get mixed up with the other Strings of Wool.
![I continued to wrap the wool tightly around the Notepad.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1903092.jpg?resize=1024%2C724&ssl=1)
I wrapped the Wool around the Notepad 50 times altogether. I then Cut the end of the Wool slightly longer like the first piece.
![I wrapped the Wool around the Notepad 50 times. I Cut the end of the Wool slightly longer like the first piece.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1905562.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I rolled the Wool off the Notepad and left the gap in the middle. This is a Side angle of the Wool after being removed from the Notepad.
![This is a Side angle of the Wool after being removed from the Notepad.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1907462.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I Cut another Section of Wool.
![I Cut another Section of Wool.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_190826.jpg?resize=1024%2C406&ssl=1)
I placed the String in between the gap at the Top of the Bundle of Wool.
![I placed the String in between the gap at the top of the Bundle of Wool.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1909462.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I tied it tightly into a Double-Knot.
![I tied it tightly into a double-knot.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1910522.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I put one blade of Scissors inside the bottom of the Wool Bundle. I held the top of the Bundle with my left hand straightening out the Strings of Wool.
![I put one blade of scissors inside the bottom of the Wool bundle.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1913412.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I Cut across the bottom line of Wool. This is how it appears after Cutting it and spreading it out.
![I Cut across the bottom line of wool.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1914532.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I got my Comb; you can also use a Fork for this next step.
![I got my Comb; you can also use a Fork for this next step.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_191601.jpg?resize=1024%2C449&ssl=1)
I Folded one bundle of Wool over the other with the double-knot underneath so that it won’t be seen and Combed the Strings of Wool to tidy them up.
![I folded one bundle of wool over the other with the double-knot underneath.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1916132.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
Forming the Top of the Tassel
I Cut off a large Section of Wool.
![I Cut off a large Section of Wool.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_191731.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I put a piece of washi-tape on one end of the Wool. I will explain why in the later steps.
![I put a piece of washi-tape on one end of the wool.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_191846.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I started with the piece of wool with the washi-tape attached and put it beside the Bundle of Wool. I made a line out of the String of Wool to the same height as the Bundle of Wool. I made a loop with my String of Wool near the top of the Bundle.
![I made a line out of the string of wool to the same height as the bundle. I made a loop with my string of wool near the top of the bundle.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1920062.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I moved this end of string with the loop on top of the bundle of wool.
![I moved this end of string with the loop on top of the bundle of wool.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1921112.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I then began wrapping the rest of the String of Wool around the Bundle about an Inch down from the Top leaving the loop in tact.
![I began wrapping the string of wool around the bundle about an inch down from the top and leaving the loop in tact.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1922232.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I wrapped the Wool around a Couple more times until I was happy with how it looked. I then Cut the end of the string of wool.
This is the front of the Tassel with the loop peaking behind and the String that I Cut to the Side.
![I wrapped the wool around a couple more times. I cut the end of the wool. This is the front of the tassel with the loop peaking behind.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1923412.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
The back of the Tassel.
![The back of the Tassel.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1923542.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
Finishing the Tassel
I put the end of Wool that I just Cut through the Loop.
![I put the end of wool that I just Cut through the Loop.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1924142.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I Pulled the String of Wool with Washi-Tape on it, downwards.
![I Pulled the string of wool with washi-tape on it downwards.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1925022.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
As I pulled the String with washi-tape on it down, the other end of string that was put through the loop, tightened into the loop forming a knot.
![As I pulled the string with washi-tape down, the other end of string put through the loop tightened into the loop forming a knot.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1924502.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
Here is a Full View of how it looked after I pulled the String and the Knot formed through the loop.
![A Full View of how it looked after I pulled the string and the knot formed through the loop.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1924572.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I Cut off the String of Wool beside the Knot as well as the excess String with the washi-tape on it.
![I Cut off the String of Wool beside the Knot as well as the excess String with the washi-tape on it.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1926032.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I then flattened the bottom part of the tassel with my left hand and Cut it straight across with my Scissors using my right hand.
![I then flattened the bottom part of the tassel with my left hand and Cut it across with my Scissors using my right hand.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1927132.jpg?resize=1024%2C447&ssl=1)
This is the front of the Tassel with the different lengths Cut away.
![This is the front of the tassel with the different lengths cut away.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1928092.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
Here is the Back of the Tassel.
![Here is the Back of the Tassel.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1928172.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
Attaching the Tassel to the Wooden Bead Garland
I Cut another length of Wool and put Washi-Tape on one end of it.
![I Cut another length of Wool and put washi-tape on one end of it.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1937192.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I Slid the Washi-Tape under the Loop of Wool on the very Top Mid-Section of the Tassel; which was used to Tie the Top of the Bundle of Wool earlier. The Double-Knot is underneath.
![I Slid the Washi-Tape under the String of Wool on Top of the Tassel.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1937592.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I slid half the String of Wool under the loop of String on top of the Tassel.
![I Slid half the String of Wool under the loop of string on top of the tassel.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1938322.jpg?resize=653%2C1024&ssl=1)
I put the String with washi-tape underneath the Cream String of the Wooden Bead Garland, and put the other White String over the Cream String.
![I put the String with washi-tape underneath the cream string of the wooden bead garland, and put the other white string over the cream string.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1939042.jpg?resize=1024%2C692&ssl=1)
I tied the 2 White Strings tightly into a Double-Knot over the Cream String.
![I tied the 2 white strings tightly into a double-knot over the cream string.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1940042.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I Cut away the 3 excess Strings.
![I Cut away the 3 excess strings.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1941432.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
Completing the Wooden Bead Garland
I turned the Head of the Tassel into the direction of the large Wooden Bead.
![I turned the head of the tassel into the direction of the large wooden bead.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1942432.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
A Closer look at the Tassel added to the Wooden Bead Garland.
![A Closer look at the tassel added to the wooden bead garland.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210719_1942462.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
I Repeated the very same Process to make the Second Tassel and Attach it to the other End of the Garland.
![I Repeated the same Process to make the second Tassel and Attach it to the other End of the Garland.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210720_1254582.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
This Completed my Wooden Bead Garland with White Wool Tassels.
![This Completed my Wooden Bead Garland with White Wool Tassels.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210720_1255382.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
A Closer View of both the Tassels.
![A Closer View of both the Tassels.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210720_1253582.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
The Wooden Bead Garland can be turned into different Shapes.
![The Wooden Bead Garland can be turned into different Shapes.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210720_1257242.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
A Closer look at the Small Wooden Beads.
![A Closer look at the small wooden beads.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210720_1257462.jpg?resize=1024%2C347&ssl=1)
A Side View of the Garland.
![A Side View of the Garland.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210720_1304412.jpg?resize=1024%2C684&ssl=1)
The Wooden Bead Garland wrapped around my Beach Inspired Bottles I made a couple of years ago.
![The Wooden Bead Garland wrapped around my Beach Inspired Bottles I made a couple of years ago.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210720_1259182.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
The Garland can be on Display all Year Round. Here it is beside a Summer Coastal Craft.
![Here it is beside a Summer Craft.](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210720_1259572.jpg?resize=542%2C1024&ssl=1)
![](https://i0.wp.com/thoughtfuldiycreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/20210720_1300242.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1)
Conclusion
I am so Happy with the Outcome of my Wooden Bead Garland, I’m just sorry I didn’t make it sooner.
I wasn’t sure How it would turn out as the Holes in my Beads are bigger than the Beads you can Buy so I wasn’t sure if the Holes would have too much of a gap and be really obvious when the Garland was finished.
My beads also weren’t perfect as they had some wear and tear from them being used as Handles on a Bag. I really don’t think any imperfections are noticeable, and even if they were they would add more Character to the Home. I’m so glad I got to Re-Use them instead of throwing them in the Bin.
I Love the Ombre effect that the 3 different tones of Wood from each Size Wooden Bead Create.
It’s such a Versatile piece of Home Decor. The Wooden Bead Garland is light and easy to Move to other Rooms or Parts of the Home. It can be Styled around a Vase of Flowers, Candles, Photo or Picture Frames, or Ornaments. The Options are truly endless.
The Wooden Beads could also be Painted prior to being added to the String . The Tassels could be made out of your favourite Colour Wool or String. It can be Customised to your Style preferences.
I hope you give this Craft a try if you haven’t already. It is a Quick, Budget Craft and it would be a Fun Afternoon being Creative making something for Your Home. It would equally make a Thoughtful, Handmade, Housewarming Present.
Let me Know if you attempt this Craft; I’d Love to know what Colours you Chose and how it turned out.
Thank You So Much for Taking the Time to Read my Blog.
Always Grateful,
T.D.C.
xoxox
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