HomeDIY
This post may contain affiliate links:full affiliate disclosure.
Love jewelry but cant necessarily have the budget for many different items?
No worriesyouve come to the right placekeep reading to see how to make your ownbeaded bracelets!
Endlessly customizable, beaded bracelets are the perfect place to start or continue to practice jewelry making!
These pieces make wonderful gifts and arent too time-consuming.
I have a straightforward bracelet in this post for those looking to start.
Supplies Youll Need
Optionally
One last tip before we dive in!
It also shares various bead options.
How to Make Beaded Bracelet
Firstly, lets talk about beads and string.
The project will do best with at least a 1mm hole in diameter.
Dont go too thina 0.5mm cord could be too fragile and not support the bracelet.
Step 1
Feel free to widen the holes with scissors for wooden beads, but be careful!
Continue the process for any wooden beads.
Once happy with the length, set it out flat and set it aside.
The size can help map out your beadwork if youre planning a pattern or specific design.
Step 3
This step is the beginning of the fun!
Step 4
Prepare your space and start stringing!
These bracelets are really very simple once they get going.
So confirm its a bigger one that can get the job done.
4 inches on either side of the beads to give your bracelet sufficient flexibility.
Adjust the length accordingly if needed.
Wiggle around as much as you might to see to it everything feels comfortable.
double-check the beads arent crunching into each other; if so, give them another stretch.
Step 11
Tie two knots overhand to fasten the bracelet.
Pull the ends after each knot to verify the security, and it wont unravel.
Optionally, tie a third knot facing the underside of the first two.
The third knot isnt necessary unless you are extra precautious.
This step helps the piece look just a little more polished and professional.
Cut closely to the knot, but not enough that itll unravel with time.
Ill slide the knot in and kind of press it upward until it gets connected with the inside surface.
Let the bracelet rest with the wet glue for several hours or overnight.
After the rest period, your jewelry will be ready to wear!
Dont be afraid to use different types of beads, either!
The more interesting, the better the piece, I think!
They take up a lot more space than the average bead.
Take the same action plan in tying off your bracelet.
A bail bead is another fun option to try as the last bead to cover the knot.
Some charms may be easier to apply, but take your time adding them.
Ive had a few break over the years.
There you have itthe basics of bracelet making!
More DIY Jewelry Youll Love:
