Do you love wearing bracelets to show your style? Do you need an accessory to wear when you are walking around the city at night? Maybe you just need a gift for your partner, with a little personal touch. Whatever your needs, making your own bracelet can be a fun and rewarding activity. Follow these techniques to make your own!
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Method 1 of 5: Casual Bracelet
Step 1. Purchase the ingredients
You can make a fun and colorful casual bracelet by tying the buttons with fishing line. Purchase two-hole buttons in a few different sizes and colors, depending on your style of choice. You will also need fishing line or rubber thread of sufficient length, doubled for added strength.
Step 2. Thread the buttons
Thread your buttons by threading the string up through the right eye and then threading the string down through the left eye. Take the next button and insert it down through the right hole and then up through the left hole. The next button should be strung in the same way as the first button. Continue this step until the length of the bracelet is sufficient.
You can measure the length by measuring your wrist beforehand or by trying on your bracelet once in a while during manufacture
Step 3. Finish your bracelet
Add a buckle of your choice and you're done! This is a bracelet that is perfect for wearing with everyday wear. It can add color to your style, as well as add a uniquely feminine feel.
Method 2 of 5: Formal Bracelet
Step 1. Choose your style
For a more formal style, you can make a matching bracelet for your short dress for an evening stroll through town. You can create a fashionable and elegant impression by adding a simple round of beads. This will give you the look of a pearl bracelet without paying the price of a pearl bracelet.
Step 2. Purchase your beads
Look for beads made of metal, pearls, or faux pearls, or whatever, according to your style and preferences. It should be similar in size to a pea.
- This bracelet should be simple. Try not to use more than three colors and make sure that the colors you use are similar. You will probably want your beads in a few slightly different sizes. Use in random or semi-random patterns to give your bracelet variety.
- You can also add very small beads to place between the large beads. These little beads will serve as spacers on the bracelet and can give a different feel, as well as make your bracelet more flexible.
Step 3. Take the rope
Next take a fishing line or a strong thread. Rubber thread can also be used if you don't this your bracelet has a buckle. This string will be used to thread your beads. It may be difficult to use ribbon and tie it in a ribbon knot, but this will depend on the size of your bead and the size of the center hole.
Measure your wrist and add a bit of length to your desired slack on your bracelet. You can also measure the length of your bracelet by measuring it with another bracelet you have. Make sure you go over the length of the bracelet at the ends, to attach the bracelet buckle if you want or to tie your rubber thread if you don't want to wear the buckle. The excess will be cut off later
Step 4. String your beads on the string you have chosen
Arrange as you wish. Attach the buckle you have chosen to use, using the method indicated on the package. Cut off the excess thread and you're done!
Method 3 of 5: Bracelets for Kids
Step 1. Gather the ingredients
You will need ribbon, plastic beads, straws, wrapping paper, glue, and scissors. Choose the type of beads, paper, and ribbon material to suit your style. Try to get colors that harmonize and match your child's personality.
Step 2. Make the beads
You will make beads by wrapping the straw in wrapping paper. This is an activity that your child can do on their own without help, if they are old enough. These straw beads are more affordable than glass beads and safer for your child to wear.
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Start by cutting your paper into small triangular shapes, maybe 2.5 to 4 cm on the long side. Apply glue to the back of your paper and then roll it on a straw. Cut the sections that are now covered with paper to form beads.
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Step 3. Thread your bracelet
Alternately pair the straw beads with plastic beads and then tie the ribbon material in a ribbon knot to close the bracelet. You're done! This is a great activity to do with your child, as it gives them the opportunity to express their creativity while practicing hand-eye coordination and other important skills.
Method 4 of 5: Men's Bracelet
Step 1. Keep it simple
Men tend to choose a simple style using masculine materials. Use materials such as leather and metal, and wood or glass beads instead of colorful beaded beads. Avoid using bright colors and ribbon materials. However, if you know that your guy will want something different, give him what he likes as you know.
Step 2. Braid leather bracelet
A braided leather bracelet is a simple style worth trying. Start by buying leather straps in the colors you want. You can also purchase different colors to combine together.
- These ropes should be the same size and not too wide, as the same size will make it easier for you to braid. You should also make sure that the leather you use is strong enough. Leather also should not be too thin as used as a layer of clothing.
- You don't need to buy genuine leather. If you refuse to use animal products, you can easily buy faux leather to make a similar impression.
Step 3. Braid the ropes
Braid your leather cords in as complex or simple patterns as you like. You can do standard braids or you can look for more elaborate braid patterns in books or the internet. You can try the French sennit braid technique or various Celtic knot techniques. Make it until you reach the desired length.
Step 4. Make the buckle
Finish by making a hook buckle by making a knot at one end of the rope and looping at the other. Make sure that your knot is small enough to fit through the loop hole but not too small so it can come off easily. A little bit of string left from the knot can help ensure that the bracelet closure stays tight. Alternatively, both ends can be tied. You're done!
Method 5 of 5: Ideas and Materials
Step 1. Gather ideas
Before making a bracelet, think about what you want to make. Knowing what you want to do will allow you to be better prepared, ensuring that you don't waste time and materials unnecessarily trying to create a better end result.
- Observe your collection. Pay attention to your own bracelets bought or made by someone else. You can remake or take ideas from the parts you like from your bracelet. Maybe you like the type of bead or the shape of the buckle or the color. You can also look through your collection to decide if there is a type of bracelet you might need. Pay attention to the flaws in your collection, say you're short on casual style bracelets for everyday wear, and think about what you can make of them.
- Pay attention to what other people have. You can get similar ideas from the bracelets that other people wear. Does your best friend have a bracelet that you really like? Try to remake the bracelet to your preferred quality to get a similar result. You can also browse celebrity fashion and style magazines for inspiration.
- Look for the nearest jewelry store. Go to stores that sell jewelry, such as "Claire's," or larger stores that have a jewelry department, such as "Macy's," to get an idea of what kind of bracelet you'd like to make. The wide selection in stores like these will give you a wider choice of ideas, and help you stay abreast of the latest style trends.
- Search the internet. The internet is a good place to look for craft ideas. Sites like "Pinterest" can help you not only to gather ideas but also to find the latest ones through lists that have been created by others. You can browse by simply searching for the bracelet or you can also try searching by style, color or material. The internet is a very useful tool because you can often find ideas as well as steps to create them.
Step 2. Gather the ingredients
To make a bracelet, you certainly need the materials. These can be simple and inexpensive materials or they can be complex and more expensive. These materials depend on your personal preference as well as your needs. These materials can be easily found in various places.
- Handicraft shop. You can find very complete materials at the nearest craft store. A bead shop for example, if you are close to this shop, will have materials for making bracelets. A number of options are also available, with a salesperson able to advise on the materials or techniques you need. Craft stores also often have courses and other resources for learning, so make sure you ask about what's available to you or join their mailing list for the latest announcements and information.
- Thrift stores and antique shops. You can buy old things for you to recreate into a new bracelet with an antique touch. Try it at stores like "Goodwill" or your nearest antique or second-hand shop. You can use old earrings to make decorations or use beads from old necklaces and bracelets. Recycling like this is very friendly to the environment, by reducing waste, it is also very cost effective.
- Traditional market and local artists. Try visiting traditional markets to see what local artists are making. You may find a bead maker with a beautiful work, perfect for your next work. You can also find local artists from nearby art shops or the internet. By purchasing them from artists like these, you are supporting local economic development, as well as supporting local arts and crafts culture.
Step 3. Purchase your bracelet buckle
No matter what type or style of bracelet you make, the buckle of your bracelet will be the same size and only determined by your choice. Go to a craft or beading store and buy any buckle of your choice. Think about how you will attach it to the string/thread to make sure your bracelet buckle fits your piece.
- A simple buckle, such as a hook buckle or hook and eye buckle, may be a good choice if you want a bracelet that can be easily removed and put on or if you want a more artistic look.
- Shrimp clasps have become the most popular choice used in jewelry in recent years. They are very easy to use and very safe, thus ensuring that you will never lose your bracelet.
- Tube buckles, which are screwed together, are more commonly used in children's jewelry. This is because these buckles are strong and secure but require less effort and finger agility to install compared to other buckles. These buckles are more suitable for necklaces than bracelets.
- Ribbons and knots. Another option is to use thread as a buckle, leaving enough length left and tying a ribbon knot to tie your bracelet. This can be done using ribbon to form your bracelet or with other materials such as raffia or rough rope. Keep in mind that thick or wide straps are essential for a cover like this, as thin straps can easily break and fall off.
