Basic Instructions:

Step 1: Begin by folding your ribbon or cord in half. Using a half hitch, secure it to a key ring or lanyard hook as shown in the diagram. ring
Step 2: Stiffen each end of the ribbon or cord with scotch tape. The ends
 should resemble the ends of a shoelace. This will make it easier to lace on the beads.

Step 3: Using the pattern as a guide, lace and weave the beads onto the ribbon or cord as shown in the diagram. Make sure that you pull the strands tight after completing each row.
Step 4: Finish by tying off with a double knot. Some patterns may have two knots. The knots are shown on each pattern as small circles. Trim off the excess ribbon or cord and secure the knot(s) with a drop of craft glue. knot

Designers Note: It is a matter of personal choice as to what type of "string" to use when making these projects. I personally like to use 1/4 inch ribbon for the regular size pony beads and 1/8 inch ribbon for the wee beads. If you use rattail cord, I suggest the 2mm cord for the regular beads and 1mm for the wee beads. Plastic lacing/rexlace is also very popular. However, my experience with plastic lacing is that the design doesn’t hold it’s shape and tends to curl up. Therefore, I would only recommend plastic lacing/rexlace for patterns that require some stiffness such as my "Zubat" pattern.

If further assistance is needed, please e-mail me.

Happy Beadin’
Evelyn