Thursday, September 26, 2013

Create Your Own Charm Bracelet At Home

By Paulette Short


Just about everyone owns some type of jewelry. It has been used for adornment for many thousands of years. Jewelry can be used as a status symbol when precious gems and metals are used. Most people like wearing it because it makes them feel good about themselves, even when it is just costume jewelry. You can create your own charm bracelet at home to show others your own particular style.

The first part of successfully creating jewelry at home is to do proper planning. Any piece you plan out before constructing will come out looking more like what you anticipated. The main part of planning is deciding what you want people to think when they see your creation. You can then decide what type of materials will do the best job.

Jewelry can be made from metal, wood, glass, plastic, bone and a variety of other materials. Mixing and combining different types of materials can lead to new and exciting designs never seen before. These unique creations are fun to wear and you should not be surprised if you get requests to make more. Homemade jewelry has a special appeal to a wide variety of individuals and it sells quite well.

The majority of bracelets start out as a chain, cord or wire big enough to fit around the wrist. From there beads and other findings can be used to add flair. Chains can either be handmade or store-bought and then built upon. A lot of jewelry makers create their first bracelets out of woven cord. Beads can be used within the weave, making it a one-of-a-kind creation.

Thick gauges of wire are also popular to use to create the band around the wrist. Beads are added and charms can be hung with wire between the beads to add extra dazzle. Thin gauged wire can be crocheted to create a mesh bracelet. It is possible to even crochet beads into the wire. It will take practice to get this right, however the results are worth it.

Jump rings are basically wire circles that can be opened and closed to form chains. They can be purchased in different types of metal and in different sizes. Sterling silver is by far the most popular type of metal used in home jewelry making. It is a beautiful metal and hypoallergenic for most individuals.

Using jump rings can turn making bracelets into a quick procedure. Using two sets of small pliers the jump rings are given a gentle twist to open. Once they are opened, another ring can be inserted to begin a chain. These chains can be doubled, tripled or even quadrupled to make spectacular looking bracelets. Adding charms and beads is a snap using smaller jump rings.

There are lots of reasons why you may want to create your own charm bracelet. The good news is there are a lot of materials to choose from and they can be made to complement any style. Bracelets are also one of the best novice projects in homemade jewelry. Be ready to make some for family and friends when they see yours.




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