Create your own elegant bead bracelet for a fraction of the price of those name brand bracelets. This beautiful bracelet takes about 15 minutes to put together and costs a mere fraction of the price of a single charm bead.
I’m all for inexpensive crafts that don’t require the use of special (usually expensive!) tools or equipment. If you’re looking for a fun, relatively simple gift idea, this is perfect! There are several different types of beads, the eye of the bead is going to determine the size of the corn or beading wire that you choose. I prefer to use beads with a smaller eye circumference.
You’ll Need:
Jewelry Wire or Fishing Line (stretchy cord)
Beads in whatever colors you like, try to choose colors that compliment each other
A clasp
Needle Nose Pliers or Jewelry Pliers (optional, but helpful when tying)
Cut the wire or fish line to the appropriate length needed depending on the size of the wrist of the intended recipient of the bracelet, leaving approximate 1 extra inch at the end for tying. This will be trimmed off at the end.
If you’re unsure of the correct wrist size, measure the circumference of your wrist with a fabric measuring tape or piece of string (then measure the length of the string with a regular ruler).
Once you have circumference of your wrist add the following adjustments to it to create the type of bracelet fit you prefer:
Bracelet Fit Chart | |
Please note that all measurements are approximate. | |
Bracelet Style | Add this amount to Wrist Size |
Bangle | Double the size of your wrist |
Snug Fit | 1/4 to 1/2 inch (6.35 – 12.7 mm) larger |
Comfortable Fit | 3/4 to 1 inch (19 – 25.4 mm) larger |
Loose Fit | 1 1/4 inch (31.75 mm) larger |
Alternatively, if you want to make the bracelet stretchy, you can use stretchy bead cord.
On a hard surface, create a pattern with the beads. Once you’ve decided on a pattern that you like, begin threading the beads onto the cord/wire/fishline, all the way to the end. Repeat the pattern until you’ve reached the end. Slip the other end of the clasp onto the end of the beads, tying it off securely. Cut any excess thread/wire/line.
Bulk beads can be found in the craft sections at big box stores such as Walmart, Target, Michaels or online at Amazon.com
Another simple gift idea. . . create a Wine Glass charm to help distinguish your drink from someone else’s at a gathering, simply make the bracelet with stretchy cord and wrap it twice on the bottom stem.
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fabulous idea!! thank you for the step by step!! i need the guidance when crafting!
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love this! 🙂 i have been wanting to make my own charms and i have seen a lot online to purchase, but they are a little pricey. this way, i can make my own and customize them for events.
🙂 love this site!!!!!
i really like to craft. i elevvan grand children and 6 of them are girls. This is a great project for gifts for them.
Thank you.
thanks, i am just getting ready to a bunch of bracelets for a fibro group, so i will need to bulk except for some personal touches we are adding for each person. i was price shopping and not liking any of the prices i saw.
awesome ! thank you
i cant wait t0 make this bracelet..Love this site its so helpful..
i love the wine glass charm idea , going to make some of these!
this easy project is on my to do list.
the most impressive part of this idea is the size chart at the bottom. i am pretty talented in crafting jewelry but i always craft on my “guess work”. i am so happy to have finally found a “size chart” to follow.
thank you thank you
i have found these type of beads at places like hobby lobby and walmart (i’m sure there are many others). you’re bracelet is beautiful. these bracelets are easy to make.
I LOVE the wine glass charm idea!!! Thanks!!