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Love funky jewellery? Here’s how to make a beaded crochet bracelet!
This bracelet is lots of fun! It is made using a fun selection of beads and vibrant thread. With just a crochet hook you can turn these materials into a lovely bracelet!
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You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your bracelet:
1: Thread. I used this pink thread.
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2: A crochet hook. I used a 3.5mm crochet hook.
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3: A selection of beads. I used this mix of beads from my collection.
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4: A lobster clasp and jump ring.
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5: Superglue to secure the ends of the bracelet.
6: Scissors.
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Follow these steps to make this crochet bracelet:
1: Add the beads to the string.
2: Tie the end of the string to the clasp and secure with a knot.
3: Create a slip knot and slide it over the crochet hook. Pull it tight around the hook.
4: Take the longer part of the string and loop it over the hook in front of the first loop. Pull the first loop over the second one to start the chain.
5: Do step 4 a few more times until you have the start of a chain.
6: Add the first bead. Do this by pulling the bead up close to the hook and then looping the thread over the top so that the bead is tight against the left side of the hook.
7: Pull the back loop over the one with the bead to secure it in place.
8: Continue making the chain, adding beads as you see fit until you reach a length you like.
9: Cut the thread and add the end through the last loop to secure the end of the chain.
10: Tie the end of the thread around the jump ring.
11: Trim the excess thread and secure the knots with dabs of superglue.
Now your crochet bracelet is finished! How cool and fun?
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Here’s how you can make a fun mixed bead bracelet to show off your personality!
I love the trend towards the craft-core bead explosion designs in jewellery! I’ve shared a few other similar tutorials in the form of mixed bead anklets and necklaces, but this one is a bracelet! This bracelet features a mixture of handmade, recycled and new beads for a unique look! What beads will you use in yours? Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your own mixed bead bracelet:
1: Some tiger tail wire cut to a length that will fit your wrist plus a few extra cm.
2: A selection of beads. I used a mix of plastic, clay and glass beads from different sources, recycled, new and handmade.
3: A clasp. I used this gold-tone parrot claw clasp.
4: A jump ring.
5: Four crimp beads.
6: Pliers. I used cutting pliers to cut the wire, flat nose pliers and round nose pliers.
Cutting pliers, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers. Follow these steps to make your crazy mixed bead bracelet:
1: Take the tiger tail wire and add two of the crimp beads.
3: Add the clasp to the wire and loop the end of the wire back through the crimp beads.
4: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
5: Begin adding beads to the wire in random order.
6: Continue adding beads until you get it to the length that feels comfortable around your wrist.
7: Add the second set of crimp beads to the wire.
8: Add the jump ring to the wire.
9: Loop the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimp beads and the first few beads at the end of the bracelet.
10: Pull the wire tight.
11: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
12: Trim the excess wire using the cutting pliers.
13: Now your bracelet is finished and ready to wear!
Here are some other mixed bead, craft-core tutorials for you to follow:
- A crazy mixed bead necklace
- A mixed bead necklace with letter beads
- This special mixed bead shoe chain that can also be worn as an anklet
- A simple mixed bead anklet
If you love the clay bead featured on this bracelet, here’s a tutorial that you can follow to make your own.
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How to make a double strand bracelet with ribbon and beads!
This bracelet is another way that you can make a multi-strand bracelet. This bracelet makes use of ribbons and a beaded chain for an alternative look. I used some recycled materials in this design, it is a great way to reuse ribbons and cords from old packaging or gifts. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make this double strand bracelet:
1: A piece of ribbon. I used this thin ribbon that I had recycled from a piece of clothing.
2: Scissors. I used my scissors to cut the ribbon to length.
3: Pliers. I used my flat nose and round nose pliers for this design.
4: Some sticky tape.
5: Two crimp ends.
6: A bunch of eye pins. The number you will need depends on the length of your bracelet so it’s good to have a few extra on hand.
7: Beads. I used these black plastic beads that I recycled from an old piece of jewelry.
8: Two jump rings.
9: A toggle clasp.
Follow these steps to make your own double strand bracelet made with mixed materials:
1: Take the ribbon, cut it to a length that fits around your wrist.
2: Add some sticky tape to either end of the ribbon. This will give the crimps a bit more material to grip on to. You can skip this step if you have a thicker piece of ribbon.
3: Place the crimp around the end of the ribbon.
4: Squash one side of the crimp around the ribbon using the flat nose pliers.
5: Squash the other side of the crimp around the ribbon using the flat nose pliers.
6: Repeat steps 3 to 5 for the other end of the ribbon, squashing the other crimp in place.
7: Set the ribbon aside.
8: Take one of the eye pins and place a bead on it.
9: Bend the pin to form an angle with the bead.
10: Loop the end of the pin around the round nose pliers to form a loop.
11: Repeat steps 8-10 for another pin and bead, now you will have two beaded pins that you can now attach together. Do this by slightly opening one of the loops and sliding the other charm on. Close the loop to secure the pieces together.
12: Repeat steps 1-11 until you have a chain that is the same length as the ribbon. It doesn’t matter if it is a tiny bit longer or shorter.
13: Take a jump ring and slide it through one end of each strand. Close the jump ring to secure the strands together.
14: Repeat step 13 for the other end of the bracelet.
15: Attach one side of the toggle clasp to one side of the bracelet by slightly opening the jump ring, sliding the clasp on, then closing the jump ring again.
16: Repeat step 15 for the second part of the clasp.
Now your bracelet is finished and ready to wear! So cute.
