9 DIY jewelry ideas with wooden beads

Lightweight, affordable and easy to personalize, they are the perfect embodiment of the handmade and eco-responsible fashion trend. Available in a multitude of sizes, shapes and natural hues, these little marvels lend themselves to every creative whim. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced amateur, let these 9 original ideas inspire you to create unique jewelry that reflects your style.

Why choose wooden beads for your DIY creations?

Wooden beads offer many advantages, making them the material of choice for your DIY jewelry projects. Unlike glass or metal beads, their light weight means they can be worn on larger pieces. Economically speaking, they remain very affordable, allowing you to experiment without breaking the bank.
But their real strength lies in their versatility. You can leave them raw for a natural, minimalist look, or transform them completely by painting, varnishing or even engraving them. Wood accepts natural stains, acrylic paint and pyrographic techniques. They are less fragile than glass beads, cultured pearls or gemstone beads.

If you haven't yet succumbed to this trend, there's still time to get your wooden beads out of the closet.

9 Creative ideas for your wooden jewelry

• An elastic bracelet with round wooden beads in a variety of colors, to please men and women alike.
• Open creoleearrings. We love the contrast between raw wood and precious gold.
• A bohemian long necklace with plant seeds and wooden beads. Don't hesitate to vary your seeds: you can use Tagua seeds, rudraksha seeds or açai seeds.

• A super-simpleelastic bracelet. It's within the reach of all beginners. Simply thread the beads onto an elastic thread and close with a simple knot. And you're ready to go!
• A Tibetan mala necklace. This Buddhist rosary, used for meditation and mantra recitation, can also be wrapped around your wrist.
• A multi-rangmen's bracelet, alternating wooden beads, tiger's eye gemstones and golden Buddhas.

• An ethnic-style elastic bracelet.
• A Scandinavian-stylelong necklace you can make in just a few minutes.
• An all-woodenethnic necklace with geometric shapes. Personalize the wooden beads with the color of your choice using acrylic paint.

Do you already use wooden beads in your DIY costume jewelry? At Perles and co, we're curious! Show us your creations on our social networks: our Facebook page and our Instagram page.