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Charm bracelets are fun and fashionable accessories. You don't need to spend any money to wear a one-of-a-kind charm bracelet when you can make it yourself. All you need are safety pins, charms, beads and string, wire or chain. Read on to learn how to make your own charm bracelet.
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Begin with a chain about 10 inches long. You can either cut the chain from an old chain necklace or even recycle an old charm bracelet. If you prefer, you can buy a length of jewelry chain at a craft store. [1] X Research source -
Attach a lobster claw to one end of the chain with a jump ring. There's no reason to attach another claw to the other end of the chain. You can simply fasten the bracelet by grabbing the end of the chain with the lobster claw. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement -
Hang charms from the chain with jump rings . Using needle-nosed or jewelry pliers, attach jump rings to any charms or beads you plan to hang on the bracelet. Be sure to attach the jump rings so the charms will all hang on the same side of the chain and face the same direction. [3] X Research source
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Slide closed safety pins on to the string and secure them with knots. Place the safety pins at equal intervals across the string. As each pin is placed, secure it by tying an overhand knot before placing the next pin.
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Add beads and charms to the safety pins. Open each safety pin individually. Slide a variety of beads and charms onto the pins.
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Close the safety pins. As you finish adding beads and charms to each safety pin, close it to prevent them from sliding off the pin.
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Try on the bracelet and see how it fits. Wrap the bracelet around you wrist and tie the two ends together.
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Gather enough safety pins to reach around your wrist. When the safety pins are connected to one another, they should be long enough to comfortably wrap around your wrist. -
String beads onto each safety pin. Open the first safety pin, and string beads or charms onto it. Close the pins to keep the decorations in place.
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Attach the safety pins to one another. [5] X Research source Open a second safety pin and stick the pin through the empty space in the middle of the first pin to form a short chain. After you string beads and charms onto the second pin, close it immediately.
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Continue adding and adorning pins to form a chain. The chain will be transformed into a bracelet when it wraps around your wrist. When the chain is long enough, take the last pin, drape it around your wrist, and chain it together with the first one.
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QuestionCan I use lobster clasps to attach charms to charm bracelets?Community AnswerYes, that works. As a bonus, now you can switch out charms when you want to.
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QuestionCan I use yarn and put in some beads and tie a knot instead of using a lobster clasp?Community AnswerYes. You can always use a knot instead of a lobster clasp. How to tie a knot is in the instructions.
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QuestionWhy do charm bracelets all look so bad?LaraCommunity AnswerCharm bracelets aren't for everybody. It just depends on your sense of style.
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Tips
- Choose charms that represent you: your hobbies and passions, places you've visited and important events in your life.Thanks
- Some types of beads work better with certain types of string. Smaller beads work well on thin, delicate elastic. Larger beads, however, will need strung on something heavier, such as a thicker elastic or wire.Thanks
- It is better to cut the thread or chain too long, since you can always shorten it later. If you cut something too short, however, you will have to start over since you can't make the thread or chain longer.Thanks
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Warnings
- DIY charm bracelets are very delicate. You could bend the pins, lose the beads, prick yourself or snap the thread.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- String, thread, wire or chain
- Beads
- Charms
- Safety pins
- Scissors
- Lobster claw jewelry fastener
- Jump rings
- Needle-nosed pliers
References
- ↑ http://www.adventuresofadiymom.com/2013/03/how-to-make-charm-bracelets.html
- ↑ http://www.adventuresofadiymom.com/2013/03/how-to-make-charm-bracelets.html
- ↑ http://www.adventuresofadiymom.com/2013/03/how-to-make-charm-bracelets.html
- ↑ http://blog.rings-things.com/2014/10/31/how-to-make-a-beaded-yoga-bracelet/
- ↑ http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com/2012/09/safetypin-necklace-video-tutorial.html
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To make a charm bracelet, start with a piece of chain around 10 inches long, either one that you bought from a craft store, or recycled from an old necklace. Attach a sturdy jewelry clasp like a lobster claw to one end of the chain, then use pliers to attach circular wire “jump rings” to any charms or beads you want on your bracelet. Finally, attach the jump rings along the length of your chain, making sure all the charms are facing the same direction. To learn how to make an easy charm bracelet with yarn and safety pins, scroll down!
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