Handmade Bracelets

Design ideas, patterns, tips, techniques for charming jewelry making

Beautiful handmade bracelets can be designed using simple techniques and easy to find findings.
Pick up gemstone, pearl, glass, polymer, vintage... beads, charms, play with them and create a nice jewelry to wear around your wrist.
We will propose here at C J M mostly " charms " bracelet design ideas .
You can buy charms, search for them in vintage stores, flea markets and also on particular websites. Bead dangles are also very charming and easy to make !
These particular jewelry are nice gift ideas: Birthday, wedding, baby shower, mother's day ...
For example for a Mother's day gift, you can attached rose quartz beads (stone of love) , heart or angel charms to a nice chain.
Isn' it a nice way to send a message of love to you mum?
Although, this type of jewelry can be quick to make (compare to necklaces or earrings), you need to be careful when crafting your piece because they may damage more easily (knocks, scrapes...). A special attention must be given to the clasp or toggle you will choose : It must be functional ( you must be able to open and close your jewelry easily) and must match nicely with other findings and beads.
If you want to sell or offer a bracelet, it's a good idea to add a chain attached to the clasp or toggle, so the person will be able to adjust his jewelry easily.
The common length is 6 to 7" ( 15 to 18 cm).
Here are some design ideas.
Enjoy!