Monday, September 30, 2013

How To 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.

Planning is very crucial when it comes to creating any type of jewelry. Deciding what your piece is going to say to those who see it will determine what type of materials will be used. It will also determine the colors you pick. Start by asking yourself what your piece will tell others about the person who wears it. You can then decide which materials will best tell the story.

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.

If you look at existing pieces you will find that most bracelets have a base made of either some type of cord or chain. Sometimes cord is weaved and different types of beads are intermixed with the weave to create stunning pieces. Beads made from glass, plastic and wood can be used, as well as metal. The beads can be strung on or made to dangle.

Wire is one of the more popular items to use to go around the wrist for the base of the piece. Several strands can be used together in a weave or if the wire is thin enough it can be crocheted. Either way, beads can be added to make the project really stand out.

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.

You can easily create your own charm bracelet using a wide variety of materials. They can be tailor made to fit any wardrobe style and charms can be interchangeable. Bracelets are the perfect project for an entry level jewel crafter. They are an entry piece that can be expanded into necklaces or shortened to make earrings. The only thing about making home made jewelry is that it is highly addictive.




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