DIY mink fur beads

Mink fur is not only a chic, warm fur coat, but also original accessories that decorate the image of their owner. If you have a scrap of this delicate fluffy material, you can create such luxury with your own hands. Read on to find out how to do this quickly and easily.

What kind of neck jewelry made from mink fur are there?

This unique fur is so soft and pliable that it does not require much effort to work with. Therefore, it is used to make removable collars, chic beads, elegant butterfly brooches, charming necklaces, decorated with various accessories made of leather, beads, beads, chains, satin ribbons and guipure. Bows complemented with fur scarves look very stylish.

How to make “mink” beads with your own hands?

They are created in any variants that allow you to realize all the fantasies of the needlewoman with the help of accessories. But the basis is always taken from balls made using the method of making pompoms.

What is needed for production?

For work we will need:

• fur patches;
• cotton and thin waxed threads matching the color of fur;
• needle;
• thimble;
• a cardboard circle with a diameter equal to the size of the pompoms;
• beads;
• narrow satin braid about 5 mm wide;
• lighter;
• ball pen;
• padding polyester or cotton wool;
• scissors.

Step-by-step algorithm for making mink beads

Let's prepare the required number of pom-poms. There will be 9 of them in our necklace. A short description of the process for those who don't know how to do it:

1. Using a prepared cardboard stencil, draw circles on the pieces of fur from the inner side and cut them out.
2. We lay cotton threads folded in half along the edge.
3. We place the padding polyester in the middle and tighten it, suturing the remaining hole. Secure the thread with several stitches.
4. We cut the waxed thread into pieces about 25 cm long. And thread them through the pompons, each separately.
5. We divide the braid into several parts of 4 cm, singe the cuts with a lighter so they don’t crumble.
6. Place a bead in the middle of each and tie knots on both sides.
7. We fix the edges of the braid to the pom-poms with threads threaded through them.
8. For the outer pom-poms, choose a longer braid, as it will serve as ties. This will make it possible to vary the length of the decoration.

Ready!

Some tips for wearing this attribute

1. using the product, you should not combine it with other fur decorations, it should be the only one;
2. When putting it on the neck, try to create a bow that does not have a similar color of clothing. Or choose a different palette;
3. choose the top part of your wardrobe without a deep neckline. These should be turtlenecks, dresses with a turtleneck or boat neckline;
4. It is not advisable to wear it with things that have a bright pattern or ornament, against the background of which the decoration will become invisible.