I have a wrist watch with leather cord that has worn out and I could not find a replacement for it. There are a lot available in the market but I am getting bored with how it looks. We have a craft store back then and I had this idea to make a beaded cord or band to replace the worn out leather cord. I used Beadalon flexible nylon coated bead string wire and stringed several beads of my choice, complementing the color of the face of the watch to replace the old leather cord. I used crimp beads to fasten the end of the string wire and used trigger clasp to finish the piece.
Here is a picture of the wrist watch I made. I used simple steps to make the beaded band. It does not have a professional look to it because I was just beginning to learn jewelry making back then and just experimenting with tools, beads and findings, but even though, I was happy with how it looks and the fact that I was able to make one for myself.
Now you can make one, too and give your wrist watches or old wrist watches a new look. So, try out this video tutorial on how to make a beaded watch.
You can also make interchangeable watch bands. You can create different designs and colors of beads to compliment every attire you may choose to wear. You can watch this video tutorial on How to make Interchangeable Watch Bands.
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