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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

CHUNKY bubblegum beaded necklace tutorial

Hair bows move over.....make room for "Chunky Bubblegum Bead necklaces"!

Ay Yi Yi, Like I needed a new addiction, right? 

I started buying beads months ago and never made a necklace. I said "I'm over beads!" I did. Just ask my friends :) I made a necklace. I made another. I made another....Well, you get the point!

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These bubblegum necklaces are really easy to make and they make great little photo props.

**I let Kennedy wear her necklaces ONLY when I am around her at all times. The beads are small enough and it worries me regarding choking.

Reagan wears the necklaces with no problem since she is older. 
I have even made myself a couple!

You can find the jewelry wire, crimp beads and clasps/closures at your local craft store.

If you need the beads try doing a search for "acrylic bubblegum beads" or "acrylic chunky bubblegum beads"

A few places that I have bought from in the past :







I also buy from many bead groups and bead destash groups on facebook. There should be a thread on my facebook page that was started not too long ago with a list of groups accepting members.

20mm and up is considered "chunky". I always work with 20mm and up.

So, when you are buying keep that in mind. 20mm and up (chunky!)



You can find a huge assortment of spacer beads and other findings on the Auntie's Beads website.



You do not necessarily HAVE to use jewelry wire. You can also use stretchy elastic cording or ribbon for your necklaces. I just happen to think the wire holds up a little better :)

If you are ready to make a necklace be sure to check out my tutorial below :



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70 comments:

  1. NikkiFebruary 27, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Those are adorable! I just might have to make some!

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  2. david hamiltonMarch 11, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    what size of spacers do you use if its 20mm beads xx

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  3. Sweetest Creations BoutiqueApril 5, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    can you give more detail on the supplies?
    jewelry wire, crimp beads and clasps/closures

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  4. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    where do you buy your pendants? like the lalaloopsy one and the things like that?

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  5. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Hello, I was wondering if I could share your picture of your necklaces, Thanks Heather

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  6. AnonymousJune 5, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Best directions I ever got for anything, she made this chunky bead necklace tutorial very clear and it could even give you that boost of confidence you might need, it certainly sure helped my confidence. Thanks so much for clear and easy instructions.

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  7. KaraJuly 5, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    I love your necklaces! I've actually been making my own for a bit now - it's a new venture of mine - and I've purchased beads from several of the sites you mention below. I have been looking and looking for the pendants like you show, and I am having no luck in finding them! Could you point me in the right direction? I love your stuff - amazing work!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 6, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    what size are the spacers beads 4mm?

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  9. NicoleJuly 15, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    These are great! I would love to make some for my daughter...but where do you find the resign character pendants?

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  10. canvas printJuly 22, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    I want a bubblegum necklace. they look wonderful. it will go well with my dress.

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  11. T FamilyJuly 27, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Where is the best place to buy beads wholesale?

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  12. T FamilyJuly 27, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Where is the best place to buy beads wholesale?

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  13. AnonymousJuly 27, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Where do you get the pendants from??

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  14. Barbie and KyleJuly 29, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Where do you purchase the pendants?

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  15. Barbie and KyleJuly 29, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Where do you purchase the pendants?

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  16. Roger DavisAugust 22, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    Ohhh!! thats really nice. I can't even imagine that anyone can use chewing gums for making decorative necklace. I really enjoyed reading these blog. I am going to buy Bulk Bubble Gum to try this at home.

    Keep posting new things like these.

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  17. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Cant find characted pendants. Help!

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  18. UnknownAugust 31, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    Thanks so much for the video....I'm going to have to make me some. We have a Reagan and Kennedy too!!! Fab names :)

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  19. Kristin NowellSeptember 9, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Where do you buy your character beads from? I LOVE the my little pony ones! :-)

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  20. KentSeptember 10, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Thank you for this!! Where do you find the character charms? What should I type when i'm searching? I'm making a friend's daughter a circus dress for her birthday and want to make her a circus necklace to go with!

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Where do you buy all of the cute pendants? (heads, Hello Kitty, cupcakes, characters)

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  22. MicheleSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Love these! Where do you find the pendants?

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  23. MicheleSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    I love these! But where do you find the pendants?

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  24. MicheleSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Love these! Where do you find the pendants?

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  25. ChantéSeptember 26, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Where did you get the lalaloopsy head and other center pieces? I can't find any that stay forward facing or any that are anything like yours.??

    Thanks in advance for any help.

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  26. RachelOctober 1, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    These are so cute and my daughter would really like me to make her the one with the white pony with the pink, green and yellow hair, but I can't seem to find her anywhere. Where did you find that pony? If you wouldn't mind sharing. :) thank you!
    rachichi2@gmail.com

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  27. E RamosOctober 28, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    These are awesome! Thanks for the tutorial, but I was wondering where you found your charms?

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  28. Ashley WillOctober 30, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Where do you find your charms/pendants at?

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  29. Ashley WillOctober 30, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Where do you find your pendant/charms at for your bubblegum necklaces?

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  30. BrittanyNovember 12, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Do you by chance know the names of your bead destash facebook groups, I would love to join!

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  31. Melissa's Wreath ShopNovember 14, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    How do you make the charms into charms..for instance the pencil toppers...how did you turn it into a charm...

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  32. Melissa's Wreath ShopNovember 14, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    How do you make the charms into charms..for instance the pencil toppers...how did you turn it into a charm...

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  33. AnonymousNovember 18, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    How many beads do you use for a child's size VS adult sized necklace?

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  34. AnonymousNovember 23, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Hey would you mind mentioning where you got the lalaloopsy and my little ponies figurines?

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  35. Tommie hysquierdoDecember 10, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Do you make and sell ?

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  36. Tommie hysquierdoDecember 10, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Can you make and sell. If so please let me know. I have been looking for someone who can make these!!!

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  37. Tommie hysquierdoDecember 10, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Do you make and sell ?

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  38. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/MychunkybeadsRTS/

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  39. Alice ChenDecember 24, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    www.chunkybeadswholesale.com to get price

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  40. Nicole PikeDecember 30, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Where do you find the character charms?

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  41. Nicole PikeDecember 30, 2013 at 10:30 PM

    Where do you find the character charms at?

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  42. TylerJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Did you ever post what size spacers you use? Thank you!

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  43. TylerJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:14 PM

    Did you ever post what size spacers you use? Thank you!

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  44. Ariel ClarkJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    Where do you find the pendants at? I'm trying to look for some in bulk, as wholesale since they're cheaper that way.

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  45. Melissa GJanuary 7, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    You're my new best friend! HAHA
    I've been wanting to make these necklaces for awhile now, and I'd love to sell them online! :)
    Thanks for the cute tutorials, they were very simple to follow. :)
    I'm having a hard time trying to find the bubblegum beads in Canada...it's really strange! LOL I recently ordered some from the US but I paid almost 25 dollars in shipping!
    Anyways, lots of love from Ontario, Canada! Keep up the fabulous work! :)

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  46. MarindaJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    Aww! Love These. My Daughter Is Also Kenadee!

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  47. MarindaJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:46 AM

    Aww! Love These. My Daughter Is Also Kenadee!

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  48. MarindaJanuary 8, 2014 at 7:48 AM


    Fun! My Daughter Is Also Kenadee :) She Loves These necklaces. ThankYou!

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  49. TylerJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    Did you ever find out what size bead spacers you use? Thank you!!

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    These are adorable! I'm going to use your tutorial to make my niece a necklace. One question- where do I find the pendants? I've checked Jo-Ann Fabric's and walmart. The links seem to be for the beads only. Any help or direction would be great. Thanks so much!

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  51. Sweetreats and mom lifeJanuary 29, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    Where do you find your charms?

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  52. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    where do you find the character pendants, ive tried searching with no luck.

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  53. Jessica RodriguezJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    i love these!

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  54. Jessica RodriguezJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    i love polka dots!

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  55. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Where oh where did you find the my little pony beads? My girls would go crazy for those!

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  56. BrandynFebruary 11, 2014 at 11:26 AM

    The link for CandyShopBeads no longer works (O:

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandyShopBeadsUS?ref=pr_shop_more

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  57. Lauren CottrellFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:57 PM

    Stumbled upon this..love your necklaces! What size crimp beads do you use? and how long do you recommend making the necklaces?

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  58. Caitlin BlevinsMarch 1, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    I went to hobby lobby today and couldn't find the beads! ;( I was disappointed! These necklaces are so adorable!

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  59. AnonymousMarch 19, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    So...do you sell these? They are gorgeous!

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  60. Nicole DrageMarch 22, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Where do you buy the character charms?

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  61. Niki NormanMarch 26, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    I can't find the cute cartoon pendants. Can you provide a link to those?

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  62. Niki NormanMarch 26, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    I can't find the cute cartoon pendants. Can you provide a link to those?

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  63. The Herr'sApril 1, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    Where do you find the character pieces?

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  64. The Herr'sApril 1, 2014 at 7:39 PM

    Where do you find the character pieces?

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  65. AnonymousApril 13, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    Where do you buy the cute pendent?

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  66. Just TinkMay 16, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    what is your name on facebook so i can follow you?

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  67. launaAugust 27, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    beautiful

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  68. BonnieAugust 30, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    hi can you please help me find those adorable charms?? I have searched on eBay and etsy and I didn't find any maybe I am using the wrong key words?

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  69. AnonymousOctober 5, 2014 at 3:08 AM

    Can u please tell me if you have ever bought your beads from aliexpress and if so what ones have nice beads and prices. I want to make these for my granddaughters and would like to buy in bulk. Thank you.

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  70. LaurelOctober 15, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Hello! How big are the spacer beads you use? 5mm? 6mm?

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