Morse Code Beaded Lanyards
overview
use Morse Code in your beaded designs to “spell out” your initials or secret words. we love this because it’s clever, colorful and useful all in one! make them for yourself or give them to friends with the Morse Code guide and let them decode the message.
20 minutes
maker checklist
- licorice lanyard (the round kind!)
- pony beads
- key ring and lobster class
- our Morse Code guide
instructions
1
choose the words or initials you want to create in Morse Code.
tip!
depending on the code for the letters, a short word can actually be “long.”
2
tie your lanyard onto the clasp, leaving two long hanging strands.
3
choose three bead colors, one for dots, one for dashes, and one for spaces. you can choose a fourth color to use on either side of your words.
4
lay out your beads in order so you can be precise about your pattern. it’s important!
tip!
use double-stick tape to keep your pattern from rolling away!
5
string your letters, using one bead for a dot, three beads for a dash and one bead for a spaces between parts of the same letter.
6
tie the end of each strand when you’re finished so your beads don’t fall off. add a ring for keys and voila!
