Elastic cord

A little tip before you start: pre-stretchthe elastic bracelet wire to prevent it from loosening or breaking after a few days. Then simply thread the beads of your choice onto the elastic bracelet wire. Once you've got enough beads, all that's left to do is finish your creation by tying a surgeon's knot.

A simple, sturdy knot is all you need. The trick is to add a dot of jewelry glue to the knot to strengthen it.

The strap should be neither too loose nor too tight. To find out the size of your wrist, consult our wrist size chart. To fit your pearl bracelet to your wrist, roll it rather than stretch it.