DIY Bead Bracelet Tutorial
If you’ve been following my blog you may have realized bracelets are one of my favorite pieces of jewelry to make. Check out my past bracelet tutorials here, here and here. I’m usually drawn to simple pieces so I decided on a delicate bead bracelet.
You’ll need:
– Small beads
– Chain
– Wire
– Jump Rings
– Jewelry Finding
– Wire Cutter
-Needle-nose Pliers
1. Start by measuring your chain against your wrist to determine how long to cut the chain. Mine was about 6″ long.
2. Cut a piece of wire approximately 4″ – we will need a longer length to have extra room to work with.
3. Wrap the wire around the tip of the pliers leaving some room at the end.
4. Slightly open the loop and attach one end of the chain. To secure the loop, twist the extra piece of wire around the base. Cut any excess wire.
5. Add your beads to the wire. I added on 10, but you can add as many or as little as you like. Repeat Step 4 on the open end of the wire.
6. Cut your chain in the center opposite the string of beads. Add a jump ring to one end, and a jump ring with finding to the other.
Wear it alone or layer it with other bracelets.
This bracelet is simple, pretty, and can be worn everyday. Trying this DIY!
Simply,
Jolleen
http://simplyjolleen.com/
Love this.
Wow! I love it!
Can you please tell me the sizes of the wire and chain? I am brand new and have no supplies yet so I’m clueless. Also, where do you get your supplies from?
Hi Melissa,
22 or 24 Gauge wire works best…anything thin enough that fits your beads. I get most of my supplies from local craft stores. A.C. Moore, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Jo-Anns. If I’m looking for something really specific, a quick Google search helps! Good Luck :)
Thanks for the Tutorial I am interested in beaded jewelery and want to begin a class I am searching for materials :- nylon tread, elastic string and the cording, tools
Hi Josephine,
I usually buy my materials from local crafts stores including AC Moore, Michaels, Joann’s Fabrics and Hobby Lobby depending on where you are located. http://www.mjtrim.com/ is a good online source, as well as Amazon! Hope that helps :)