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Here’s a fun one to make! Here’s how to make a beaded wiggle bracelet.
This design is a little tricky to make but it looks amazing! Using some chain, tiger tail wire and beads, you can create an interesting, almost sculptural, bracelet to wear. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make this bracelet:
1: Some tiger-tail wire, I used about 1m of wire to make mine. I suggest cutting off slightly more than you need so you don’t run out.
2: A piece of chain that is bracelet length. I used a piece recycled from an old project that I took apart.
3: Two jump rings.
4: Four crimp beads.
5: A clasp.
6: Beads. I used these gold glass beads.
6: Your jewelry pliers. I used my cutting pliers, round nose and flat nose pliers.
Follow these steps to make your own wiggle bracelet:
1: Add two crimp beads and a jump ring to one end of the wire.
2: Loop the end of the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimps.
3: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
4: Attach the wire to the chain using the jump ring.
5: Add some beads to the wire. I added 6 beads.
6: Thread the end of the wire through a link in the chain, I threaded mine through the 7th link of the chain. You want the distance between links to be shorter than the length of each beaded section in order to make an arch shape.
7: Repeat steps 5 and 6, adding another 6 beads and threading it through another link on the opposite side of the chain, 7 links away from the first loop.
8: Keep beading and looping the wire until the chain is early complete, with just one loop to go.
9: Add the second jump ring to the end of the chain.
10: Add the last 6 beads and two crimp beads.
11: Loop the end of the tiger tail wire around the jump ring at the end and back through the crimps and end beads.
12: Squash the crimp beads.
13: Trim the excess wire.
14: Add the clasp to one end of the bracelet to finish it off! Now your fun wiggle bracelet is finished.
Here’s what the wiggle bracelet looks like when it’s being worn!
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Here’s how to make a super cute lariat!
This tutorial shows you how to put beads on a chain necklace! This bead and chain lariat is really pretty and surprisingly simple to DIY at home. This design is perfect if you are looking for an at home craft activity or want something new to spice up your zoom outfit!
Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your beaded lariat:
1: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers, my round nose pliers and my flat pliers.
2: You’ll also need some chain. I used two pieces of gold-tone rolo chain, one long enough to fit around my neck and another that was a bit shorter, approximately 12cm long.
3: A selection of beads. I didn’t use all these beads but it’s good to have a range to choose from!
4: Some eye pins. You’ll use these to add beads to your chain necklace.
5: One head pin.
6: A couple of jump rings.
7: A lobster clasp.
Follow these steps to make your own chain beaded lariat. Have fun with this one ;):
1: First separate your long chain into two halves. Depending on what kind of chain you have you’ll need to cut it or open up one of the links with your flat nose pliers.
2: Add a jump ring to one end of each of the chain halves.
3: Add a lobster clasp to one of the chains and set them aside.
4: Add one of the beads to one of the eye pins.
5: Bend the eye pin to form an angle.
6: Trim the length of the pin using the cutting pliers so that it is approximately 1cm long past the bead.
7: Create a loop at the end of the pin by bending it around the barrel of the round nose pliers.
8: Repeat steps 4 to 7 for the other beads, I put 7 beads on eye pins, 6 round beads and one long bead which I used as a feature bead.
9: Add a couple of beads to the head pin and loop the top as you did with the other bead charms.
10: Add the long bead to one end of the short chain and the head pin charm to the other end.
11: Link three of the round beads together to form a mini chain.
12: Repeat this for the second set of beads so you have two chains made up of three beads each.
13: Attach the bead chains to the loop at the top of the long bead.
14: Attach each of the necklace chains to each of the short beaded chains to finish the lariat off.
Now your bead and chain lariat necklace is finished and ready to wear!
Here are some other lariat tutorials you can make at home:
- An adorable lariat with a cute love heart bead detail
- A handmade beaded chain lariat made with mixed vintage beads
- This pretty lariat with a double hole bead detail
- A beaded strand with a chain detail lariat
- This chunky gold curb chain lariat
- This fun lariat with round beaded charms
- A triangle detail lariat necklace
- This special charm that you can attach to any necklace to turn it into a lariat
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How to make a bunting inspired bracelet by making triangle shapes, so cute!
I was really excited when I came up with this bracelet design! It uses eye pins to make a series of triangles that are linked together to make wrist bunting! I love how there are lots of different ways you can use findings to make unique and sculptural pieces of jewelry. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links. This design might look complicated but its actually pretty easy bracelet making!
You’ll need these tools and materials to make this cute triangle bracelet:
1: Pliers. I used round nose pliers and flat nose pliers.
Here are some you can add to your jewelers tool kit:
2: Eye pins. I used a bunch of eye pins all the same length, 24 in total but you may need more or less depending on the size of your bracelet. I used gold tone for this design.
Here are some for your bracelet DIY:
3: Jump rings. I used 7 small jump rings in a gold tone. These were used to attach the triangles together.
4: Two larger jump rings to put the clasp onto the triangle chain.
Here’s a link to some different sized jump rings that you can add to your jewelry kit:
5: A toggle clasp. Mine was gold to match the rest of the hardware I used.
Check out this toggle clasp:
6: Beads. I used some yellow glass e-beads but you could use any colour.
Here are some links to beads you can use in crafting your bracelet:
Follow these steps to make your bunting inspired triangle bracelet:
1: Take one of the eye pins and add beads until there is approximately 1cm left without beads.
2: Bend the unbeaded section so that it forms an angle to the beaded section. You can do this with your fingers if your pin is soft enough or use your pliers.
3: Bend the top of the pin around the barrel of your round nose pliers to form a loop.
4: Repeat steps 1 to 3 for a second pin. Open one of the loops at the end of a pin and attach it to the first pin you completed. Close the loop to secure the pins together.
5: Repeat steps 1-4 for another pin.
6: Take the chain you just made and open a loop at the end of one of the end pins.
7: Link the two end pins and close the loop to form a triangle shape.
8: Make another triangle as you did in steps 1-7 and attach the two triangles together using one of the small jump rings, this is the start of your triangle chain.
9: Repeat steps 1-8 until you have a triangle chain long enough to fit your wrist. Make it a tiny bit smaller than you need to account for the length of the jump rings and toggle clasp.
10: Attach the toggle clasp components to each end using the two larger jump rings.
Now your cute triangle bracelet is finished and ready to wear! This bracelet is so fun to fidget with and will look great layered with other gold and silver tone jewellery. What colours will you make yours in?
I think if I make this design again I will bead it with a variety of pastel coloured beads for a cute vapor-wave look. How cute would that look when paired with a fun floral dress in summer?
I hope you have fun making your own adorable triangle bead bracelet! I sure had fun making mine <3
If you liked this tutorial, here are some other’s I have created that use eye pins and beads to form triangle shapes:
- This one uses gravity to form a triangle shaped pair of earrings!
- Follow this video tutorial to make some triangle tassel earrings.
- Here’s a triangle charm lariat.
- A pair of basic triangle earrings made with beaded eye pins.
- A chain and eye pin beaded triangle pendant.
- A triangle necklace made from long metal beads and string.
- Some cute beaded mini triangle earrings.
- A triangle statement pendant.
- Some chain and pin triangle drop earrings.
- Use triangles to make this 3D diamond pendant.
- Triangles form this flat diamond shaped bracelet charm.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and have fun finding some other pieces to make at home! Have fun!
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How to make some chunky chain loop earrings!
I think chain loop earrings are really cool! This DIY uses lightweight chunky curb chain to loop from the front to back of your ears. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make this pair of earrings:
1: Pliers. I used my flat nose pliers and round nose pliers.
2: Two charm post earrings with butterfly backs.
3: Two short pieces of chain, approximately 8cm long.
4: Four jump rings.
Follow these steps to make your chain loop earrings
1: Open one of the jump rings and slide it through the charm loop on one of the earrings.
2: Attach one end of a chain to the open jump ring.
3: Close the jump ring to secure the chain onto the earring.
4: Add another jump ring to the other end of the chain.
5: Secure the other end of the chain to the butterfly clasp by sliding the jump ring through and closing it using your pliers.
6: Repeat steps 1-5 for the second earring.
Now you can wear them (or give them to someone special)! 😉
Here are some other chain loop earring tutorials:
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Combine gold wire and pearls with these amazing statement earrings
These earrings use different materials to create a loop of gold wire and rainbow beads with a sweet dangly pearl in the centre. This tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your earrings:
1: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers (left), flat nose pliers (right) and round nose pliers (middle).
2: Two pieces of 0.8mm wire approximately 7-10cm long. I used gold fill wire.
3: Two pieces of tiger tail wire, around 10-15cm long.
4: Four small jump rings.
5: Two head pins.
6: Two larger jump rings.
7: Post earrings with charm loops.
8: Beads. I used mixed glass beads.
9: Two pearl beads.
10: Eight crimp beads.
11: Something round to form your wires around. I used a bead container.
Follow these steps to make your earrings:
1: Take one of the pieces of tiger tail wire and add two crimp beads and a small jump ring to the end.
2: Loop the end of the wire around the jump ring and through the crimp beads. Pull it tight.
3: Squash the crimps using flat nose pliers.
4: Add beads to the tiger tail wire until you have a length you like.
5: Once fully beaded add another two crimp beads and another small jump ring to the end of the wire.
6: Pull the end of the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimps and last few beads.
7: Squash the crimp beads at the end and trim the excess wire.
8: Repeat steps 1 to 8 for the second bead strand.
9: Add each of the pearl beads to the head pins and use round nose pliers to curl the tops, this secures the beads on to the pins.
10: Add the pearls to each beaded strand.
11: Bend the wires around your round thing to form an arch shape.
12: Add a loop to either end of the wire using the round nose pliers.
13: Attach a bead strand to each of the wires using the jump rings.
14: Add an earring post to each earring, attaching it using the remaining two larger jump rings.
Now your earrings are finished and ready to put on! Perfect for adding some color to neutral outfits!
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Here’s how to make a pair of cute beaded chain earrings!
These earrings are made using soft wire and beads to make a chunky chain that dangles from each ear. These really cute earrings are fun to make and look so fun.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make these earrings:
1: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers (left), flat nose pliers (right) and round nose pliers (middle) to make these earrings.
2: Some thin soft wire. I used six pieces (approx 7cm long) of wire that I recycled from an old project.
3: Some beads. I used green and gold glass e-beads.
Gold beads: https://amzn.to/3S3zwfi
Green beads: https://amzn.to/3QTdMlj
4: Two small jump rings.
5: Two earring hooks.
Follow these steps to make your chunky bead chain hoops:
1: Take a piece of wire and curl one end around the round nose pliers.
2: Add beads to the wire until there is 1cm left without beads.
3: Put the end of the wire back through the first loop you made.
4: Curl the other end of the wire so that the beaded circle is closed.
5: Make another beaded circle, thread it through the first circle you made before you secure it closed.
6: Make a third beaded circle and attached it to the first two so that you have a chain of three.
7: Repeat steps 1 to 6 for the second earring.
8: Attach the earring hooks to the top of each chain using the small jump rings.
Now your chain earrings are finished and ready to wear!!!
Here is a four link version I made as well
This tutorial contains affiliate links.
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How to make a double-strand knot necklace.
This one didn’t really turn out how I had anticipated, but I thought I would share it with you anyway. I had more success making two beaded strands to knot together compared to this design that knots together a beaded strand with a chunky chain. If you don’t want the chain just make one bead strand and knot it loosely in the middle for a cool knot necklace look! This tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your double-strand knot necklace:
1: Tiger tail wire. Make it a little longer than the chain you are using.
2: Four crimp beads.
3: Pliers. I used cutting, flat-nose and round-nose pliers.
4: A length of chunky chain.
5: Two jump rings.
6: A lobster clasp.
7: Beads. I used some blue plastic beads and some green glass beads.
Follow these steps to make your two-strand knot necklace.
1: Add the crimps to one end of the tiger tail wire.
2: Add the jump ring and loop the end of the wire around it and back through the crimp beads.
3: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
4: Begin adding the beads in your chosen pattern.
5: Bead until it is at your desired length.
6: Add the second pair of crimp beads to the wire and repeat steps 2 and 3 to secure the beads onto the strand.
7: Trim the excess wire using the cutting pliers.
8: Add the chain to the bead strand by opening the jump rings at either end of the necklace and adding the ends of the chain.
9: Add a lobster clasp to the necklace.
10: Tie the strands into a loose knot that sits at the centre of the necklace opposite the lobster clasp closure.
Now your necklace is finished and ready to wear! Like I said, the chain looks a bit weird on this one, so you can leave it out if you like. You could also make the double strand necklace and skip the knot!
You can make this necklace with materials you already have, but if you need some new supplies this tutorial contains affiliate links.
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How to make a delicate layered necklace!
Layered statement necklaces are set to be on trend in the coming months. Here’s how you can make one for yourself with some delicate chain and pretty beads.
You’ll need the following tools and materials:
1: Pliers. I used my round nose and flat nose pliers.
2: Two pieces of chain, one longer than the other. I used gold-tone rolo chain.
3: Four beads. I used these matching glass beads.
4: Three pins with no ends.
5: One head pin.
6: Three larger jump rings.
7: Four small jump rings.
8: A lobster clasp.
Follow these steps to make your layered chain necklace:
1: Add one of the beads to the head pin.
2: Curl the top of the pin around the round nose pliers to form a loop.
3: Attach one of the larger jump rings to the top of the pin.
4: Slide the newly formed charm onto the shorter piece of chain.
5: Create a loop at one end of one of the pins using the round nose pliers.
6: Add one of the remaining three beads.
7: Create a loop at the other end of the pin to secure the bead in place.
8: Repeat steps 5-7 for the other two beads.
9: Join the bead charms together to form a chain using two of the small jump rings. Then split the longer chain in half.
10: Use one of the remaining small jump rings to attach the bead chain to one of the two necklace chains you just split.
11: Attach the other end of the bead chain to the other necklace chain using the last small jump ring.
12: Join the two chains together by sliding them onto one of the larger jump rings.
13: Repeat this for the other side of the necklace, adding the lobster clasp before closing the ring.
Now your layered necklace is finished! How cool!!
Here are some other multi-chain necklace tutorials:
- A double strand necklace made using string
- A necklace made with two beaded strands
- A layered necklace made with recycled materials
- A mixed material double strand necklace
- A two tone double chain choker
- A triple strand leather necklace
- A double chain necklace with gemstones
This tutorial contains affiliate links.
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Can’t get enough of ankets? Here’s another cool anklet to DIY.
Anklets are a fun summer accessory you can adorn your legs with. Why not make this simple one to stack with other fun ankle accessories? This article contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your anklet:
1: One piece of ankle length chain. I used this gold-tone chain.
2: Two jump rings.
3: A lobster clasp.
4: A tube bead. I used this gold-tone tube bead.
5: Pliers. I used my round nose and flat nose pliers.
Follow these steps to make your new anklet:
1: Add the tube bead to the chain.
2: Attach one of the jump rings to one end of the chain. Do this by sliding the open jump ring through the end link of chain.
3: Add the lobster clasp to the open jump ring.
4: Close the jump ring to secure the clasp in place.
5: Add the other jump ring to the other side of the anklet and close it to finish it off.
Now your anklet is finished and ready to wear!
Here’s another one I made using a curved silver bead.
Here is a link so you can buy some curved silver beads if you like that look more!
Note: This article contains affiliate links
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Anklets are awesome. Here’s how to make a double strand anklet.
Anklets are the jewelry accessory for the summer, here’s how to make a different version with two chain strands. Contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your double strand anklet:
1: Pliers. You need your round nose pliers and flat nose pliers to make this anklet.
2: Two pieces of chain long enough to fit your ankle comfortably. I used two different shaped chains in the same color.
3: Two jump rings.
4: A lobster clasp.
Follow these steps to make your double strand anklet:
1: Open one of the jump rings and slide it on to the end of both chains.
2: Close the jump ring to secure the chains together.
3: Add the other jump ring to the other side of the chain.
4: Add the lobster clasp to the open jump ring.
5: Close the jump ring to secure the clasp in place.
Now your double strand anklet is finished! So cool!
