The following are the tools and raw materials required for the making of Cotton beads Jewellery:
• Cloth Materials: Materials of Cotton and Polyester are generally preferred for the bead making.
• Filling Material (Polycotton): It is used to fluff the material for bulkiness.
• Thread Cutter: It is used to trim the extra material, threads from the cotton beads.
• Scissors: It is used to cut the cloth material into round/ oval shapes.
• Needle: It is used to supplement stitch on the cloth material.
• Threads: It is used to sew the cloth material together.
• Measuring Tape: It is used to measure the linear measurement with markings.
• Plastic/ Glass Beads: It is inserted between the cotton beads for look and strength purposes.
• Round Template: It is used as a reference for the cloth material to cut as per the required sizes.
• Plastic Tubes: It is used as per the patterns to enrich the look of the jewellery in some cases.
• Twines: Medium sized twine’s are preferred for joining the filled beads together.
