Use these ideas to help you create a beaded, chain, wire, macramé, or other form of bracelet.
Steps:
Think about if you want the bracelet for yourself or for someone else. Consider the person’s style if it’s for someone else. Is the person’s jewelry normally delicate and subtle, or do they like larger, “stand-out” pieces? Do you have any favorite colors?
For design ideas and inspiration, look through online and print jewelry catalogs, as well as jewelry-making Web sites. Consider your design choices.
Catalogs for jewelry and bead supplies can be found online and printed. Beads, charms, and other jewelry-making supplies are frequently available to assist you in developing a design concept.
Make several pencil sketches of various bracelet designs based on the elements you wish to include in your bracelet. Put the designs away for a day or two, then go through them again and make any required changes.
Decide on a bracelet design and shop for beads, cording, charms, findings, and other accessories to complete the appearance.
Before you start making your bracelet, lay out all of the ingredients. Make sure the colors you choose are complementary and that all of the elements are in balance.
Before you start your project, practice your construction methods with low-cost materials. This will be especially useful with bracelets that are braided or knotted.
