What You Need to Get Started Making Beaded Crafts

Published September 11, 2025 — by Four Seasons of Happiness

If you’re just getting started with beaded crafts and don’t know where to begin, Four Seasons of Happiness is here to help! Whether you’re creating wristlet keychains, car charms, beaded pens, or cup charms, this beginner’s guide will walk you through every supply and tool you’ll need to start crafting with confidence.

🎨 Essential Tools & Supplies from Four Seasons of Happiness

• Loop Turners: A must-have for threading beads on string.
• Lighter: Seal the ends of nylon string. We recommend a torch lighter from our Amazon Storefront.
• Darning Needles: Great for wristlets—helps you bead without bending loop turners.
• Knot Grippers: Tighten knots securely for neat, long-lasting wristlets.
• Needle-Nose Pliers: Handy for pulling string or adding clasps.

💡 Many of these items can be found in the Beading Supplies collection at Four Seasons of Happiness.

🪩 Four Seasons of Happiness Wristlet Keychains

• Nylon String (1.5mm or 2mm)
• Keyring Clasp (Silver or Gold)
• 15mm Silicone Beads (18–24 beads, usually 20–21)
• Optional Focal Bead for a signature look

🧡 Shop pre-sorted bead bundles and focals in our Wristlet Keychain Kits section.

🔑 Straight Keychains with String

• Nylon String (1.5mm or 2mm)
• Keyring Clasp (Silver or Gold)
• Beads (Silicone or Lentil Spacers)
• Optional Focal Bead from Four Seasons of Happiness

🧷 Bar Keychains

• Bar Keychains (sold in 10-packs or individually)
• Gorilla Glue with Brush Nozzle
• Beads & Focals (2–4 per keychain)
• Spacer Beads such as Lentil Spacers

✨ Four Seasons of Happiness Tip: Don’t glue ends until after selling for easy customization!

🚗 Four Seasons of Happiness Car Charms

• Nylon String (1.5mm or 2mm)
• Break-Away Clasp (50-pack)
• 65mm Silicone Ring (centerpiece)
• Focal Bead & 15mm Silicone Beads
• Lentil or Abacus Spacers

Mix and match colors from our Bead Bundles to create one-of-a-kind car charms.

☕ Four Seasons of Happiness Cup Charms

• 6-inch Wire Cables
• Silicone Beads or Wide-Hole Rhinestone Spacers
• Lentil Spacers for a finished look

✍️ Beaded Pens by Four Seasons of Happiness

• Beadable Pens (1-, 10-, or 20-packs)
• 15mm Silicone, 20mm Acrylic, Focals, Hexagons, Spacers
• Ink Refills (optional)

Each pen fits 2–4 beads depending on the focal. Mix and match Four Seasons of Happiness focals for personalized designs.

💡 Beginner Tips from Four Seasons of Happiness

• Don’t stress—learning comes with practice!
• Use the Search Icon on our homepage to find any supply listed here.
• Watch our tutorials on Facebook and Instagram.

🛍️ Shop Beading Supplies at Four Seasons of Happiness

Ready to start crafting? Explore our collections below:

📸 Tag @FourSeasonsOfHappiness when you share your new creations — we love featuring our customers!