Grab some wood beads & copy these DIY ideas

Who knew wood beads had so many artistic uses? From an impressive wood bead chandelier to a simple wood bead keychain, wood beads offer a variety of different projects for all age groups. Prepare to discover additional DIYs to make with wood beads.
Place wood beads on craft sticks while painting. This will prevent paint from getting all over your hands. Use burlap twine or leather cord to secure beads and hang finshed projects.
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Garland
Unique and bohemian in appearance, this wood bead garland offers a visual delight of color and texture. The white beads bring a lightness that draws attention to the rest of the wood beads in the garland. The twine offers a chic flair, complementing the color variations of the beads. Get the full tutorial here.
Coasters
Simple and elegant in appearance, it should take no more than 10 to 15 minutes to create these wood coasters. Make sure the unfinished wood circle is large enough to hold a cup or mug. Choose a color of acrylic paint that complements the color of natural wood beads. Get the full tutorial here.
Mobile
Create a custom mobile for a family room or a child's bedroom. Choose beads in colors and shapes that highlight a theme, season or holiday. Hang letters from the ends of the mobile to spell out a name or message. Get the full tutorial here.
Keychain
This wood bead keychain is an ideal project for children or anyone who wants to make a quick and easy keychain. Paint three beads in different colors; secure the beads to the keys with a leather cord and a keychain clasp. Get the full tutorial here.
Chandelier
This wood bead chandelier is a little time-consuming to create, but the finished product is worth the time and effort. Paint all of the wood beads or leave them in their unfinished state. Paint alternate strands of beads to add a pop of color to the chandelier. Get the full tutorial here.
Bookmark
This bookmark DIY project is so simply anyone can make it. Hold a page in your favorite book with a bookmark fashioned from wood beads and ribbon. Each bead will rest on the exterior of the book. Look for one bead on the top of the book, while the other bead will peek out from the bottom. Get the full tutorial here.
Cherry garland
This cherry garland brings a dramatic pop of color to any space it graces. Create a strand or two to serve as decoration for a party or as a garland to hang on a fireplace mantle. Get the full tutorial here.
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