bracelets · DIY · fun projects ·24 octobre, 2013

How To Make A Braided Charm Bracelet

Braided charm bracelet

DIY - how to make a braided charm bracelet

Today we are excited to show you a simple way to make your own charm bracelet. At the end of this DIY you will have a bracelet like this:

Braided charm bracelet

The bracelet you're about to make

Without further ado, let's get to action! Step 1: You will need to have all the tools and materials ready. You can change the design of the bracelet by incorporate different colors, charms of your choice or the color tone of the bracelet - gold or silver.

Suede cord
Waxed linen cord
A pair of scissors
Beads / Charms of your choice
Lobster clasp
Adjustable crimp tube
Jewelry pliers
Additional silver or gold plated chain

Step 1

Step 2: Use the suede cording and create a few braids from different colors to be used as part of the final bracelet

Step 2

Step 3: Add your favorite charms by applying knots at two ends, so that the charms can be relatively fixed.

Step 3a

Step 3b

Step 4: Arrange the order of the adorned cords and the braids you have just created.

Step 4

Step 5: Tie firmly the braids and embellished the cords at both ends.

Step 5a

Step 5b

Step 6: Wrap the silver tone chain around the bracelet to create a more sophisticated look.

Step 6

Step 7: Using the jewelry pliers to fasten the adjustable crimp tubes at both ends.

Step 7a

Step 7b

Step 8: Cut off the excessive part of the cords and braids.

Step 8

Step 9: Add a lobster clasp at one end of the bracelet

Step 9

...and tada! The final bracelet is done! You've just learnt how to create a pretty and vibrant bracelet yourself, plus with the little cute charms of your choices. How exciting is that!

Wearing our just made bracelet!

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