Create trendy elastic bracelets with ease, thanks to this DIY tutorial! Discover three designs in unique hues: marbled blue, dark green, marbled plum, gold and a touch of glittering sequins. These jewels feature curved tube beads, also known as macaroni beads, available in a range of colors and sizes. For this tutorial, we used 8 mm tube beads, perfect for a comfortable, trendy bracelet. Prefer larger beads? Explore our alternative version with 11 mm tube beads.
These bracelets are not only elegant, but also very easy to make, even for beginners. They require 0.5 to 0.7 mm elastic wire, a must for easy jewelry-making without jewelry pliers. Before you start, remember to stretch the wire to prevent it from relaxing after making, thus ensuring that your bracelets will last longer. To enhance your creations, we've added round metallic acrylic beads for a touch of elegance and modernity. Tube bracelets naturally fit wrists under 16.5 cm, but if your wrist is wider, simply add a few macaroni beads for a perfect fit.
The marbled and golden tube beads used in this project are very much on trend this season. Their chic, festive finish is ideal for enhancing your evening outfits, adding a touch of glamour to your everyday look or offering a handmade gift that won't go unnoticed. You can also combine them with other pearl styles for a unique and personal effect.
Looking for a little variety or inspiration? Check out our other round tube beaded bracelet tutorials:
A few tips to preserve your creations: Avoid prolonged exposure to UV rays, humidity and salt or chlorinated water. Store them carefully to protect the elastic thread and keep your bracelets longer.
Get started and have fun personalizing these bracelets with your favorite colors. Once finished, share your creations by posting a photo in the reviews or tagging us on Instagram(@perlesandco) or Facebook(Perles & Co).
Start by cutting 30 cm of elastic thread. Stretch your thread. String your beads. Once you've finished stringing your beads, tie your first surgeon's knot. To do this, wrap the thread twice around the other end. Tighten.
Again, wrap the wire twice around the other end and tighten. Cut the wire ends to within 2 mm of the knot. Apply glue and slide one of the beads over the knot to glue the knot to the inside of the bead.
Bracelet 1: Thread 1 dark green, 1 glitter and 1 gold bead. Then one glitter pearl, one dark green and one gold.
Bracelet 2: Thread a colored marbled bead and a gold bead. Repeat 3 times.
Bracelet 3: Repeat 5 times 1 marbled blue tube bead, 1 gold rondelle bead
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