Making a Beaded Pen

I can't go the big show without a fabulous, new pen! That way, I can take notes AND share my bead addiction. Beaded pens are really easy to make when you start with a customizable pen.

First, you need to choose beads that have larger holes so they'll fit onto the pen. Lampworked beads, furnace glass beads, metal rondelles or cylinder beads work well.

Next, slide the beads onto the metal rod that comes with the pen. If you need to adjust the spacing, add a few metal rondelles or other large-hole spacers.


Place the cap onto the pen, and voilá! You have your own, unique writing instrument. I made this black and white version using a blank designer bead pen and lampworked beads from Artbeads.com. Now, I think I need to get a fancier notebook to match my swanky pen...