If you’re one of the millions of people looking to pick up a creative quarantine hobby, consider making your own beaded jewelry!
This season, all eyes are on creative beaded bracelets. Even if you have no experience making your own jewelry, you can create stunning pieces that are all your own.
In this guide, we’ll teach you how to make beaded bracelets that look like they came from a professional studio. You can find all the necessary materials at your local craft store for a fraction of the cost of ready-made jewelry!
If you’re ready to stand out, keep reading.
How to Make Beaded Bracelets
Bracelets are one of the easiest pieces of jewelry to make. The first decision you should make is whether to use an elastic cord or bead wire for your bracelet.
Elastic cord is great for beginner bracelet makers. It’s easy to work with, and you finish off your bracelets with a tight knot – no clasps or hooks required!
However, if you want more of a challenge, try some beading wire. Wire can elevate the look of your bracelets and make them seem store-bought. You can also experiment with clasps and closures for more creativity.
Bead Bracelet Ideas
Whether you’re going for sleek and professional, or want to make a standout bangle, here are some ideas for beaded bracelets.
- Beaded name bracelet: find alphabet beads or a name charm to identify yourself or a loved one on your wrist
- Chakra bracelet: find beads in the colors of your chakras to help keep you properly aligned
- Charm bracelet: charm bracelets can be sleek and sweet; use monochromatic beads to keep things simple
- Natural stone bracelet: use beads made from natural stones exclusively to keep things earthy
Where to Find Beads for Bracelets
Beads are easy to find at nearly all craft stores. However, big-box craft stores may have a limited selection of beads. If you want to find some truly unique beads and charms, look around online.
Find makers and crafters on Etsy and other platforms. You can look through an artisan bead gallery and find one-of-a-kind pieces there, as well. Half the joy of jewelry making is the hunt for supplies!
Making Your Bracelets Look Professional
Making sure your bracelets look professional is not as hard as it looks. Having a great eye for detail will serve you well!
Having a plan when making your bracelets will help them seem professional. Lay out your beads in different patterns before stringing them to find what looks best!
When finishing your bracelet, make sure there is no exposed elastic or string between beads. This can make your piece look unfinished. Trim your string neatly and tuck it into nearby beads if possible.
Achieve Everyday Glam with Pride
We hope this guide to how to make beaded bracelets served you well. You can nourish your mind (and wardrobe!) by making an array of stylish beaded bracelets. Each piece you create will mean so much more because you made it!
For more tips, tricks, and everyday advice, check out our blog. We’re a blog run by style enthusiasts who want to guide you into a fashionable lifestyle. Read through our past posts for more!
