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Easily create a light, colorful DIY marine bracelet inspired by the treasures of the ocean. This easy-to-follow tutorial guides you through the process of assembling glass beads, marine charms and braided cord, and personalizing your summer jewel.
With the return of warm weather, the desire to create colorful, lightweight jewelry naturally arises. This DIY marine bracelet tutorial shows you how to create a summertime piece full of character, inspired by the treasures of the ocean - ideal to wear on your wrist all summer long, or to give as a handmade gift.
This model is part of our Odyssée Perlée collection , imagined around themarine universe with luminous, summery colors. On the program: glass beads in soft hues, a few pearly touches, sea-inspired charms and gold-plated findings for a warm, polished finish. The braided cord completes the ensemble with a simple, relaxed seaside spirit.
This DIY bracelet is accessible to beginners and more experienced designers alike. The techniques used - stringing on cord, adding charms, finishing with stopper beads - are easy to master and provide a good foundation for your future jewelry-making projects.
You can play with the colors and shapes of the glass beads, choose other non-extendable steel charms, fall for our other stainless steel beads or vary the color of the cord to suit your layering desires. Each version will be unique - that's the spirit of handmade DIY jewelry. Whether you're looking for a DIY marine bracelet, an original piece of summer jewelry or a low-cost personalized gift, this tutorial is for you. Follow the steps below and let the inspiration flow.
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Cut about 30 cm of cord, then lightly singe the ends with a lighter to make it easier to thread the beads later.
Prepare your two charms
Attach an open ring to the irregularly shaped round charm using two pliers.
Next, thread the fish-shaped bead onto a pin, then form a loop using loop-forming pliers or two regular pliers.
If this is your first time doing this step, you can refer to this technical guide: Making a Loop on a Pin or Jewelry Wire
Next, string the beads however you like. To make it easier to thread the beads onto the cord, wrap a small piece of tape around one end of the cord to prevent it from fraying. Check out this tip in our video tutorial: 4 Tips for Stringing Beads on a Frayed Cord.
Here, we used the following order: 1 Heishi rondelle bead, 1 rectangular imitation freshwater pearl, 1 Heishi rondelle bead, 1 snail shell bead, the irregular round charm, 1 imitation freshwater pearl rectangle bead, the pink and white diamond-shaped bead, 1 imitation freshwater pearl rectangle bead, 2 Rondelle beads, the heart-patterned rectangular tube bead, 1 Heishi rondelle bead, 1 snail shell bead, 1 rectangular imitation freshwater pearl, and 1 Heishi rondelle bead.
Insert the fish charm just before the two Rondelle beads.
Tie a capuchin knot on each end to secure the beads on the cord.
You can use this instruction sheet for guidance:
How to Tie a Capuchin Knot
Thread on the stop bead, which will serve as an adjustable clasp.
To be on the safe side, tie a tight knot at each end of the string.
Great job—your cord bracelet is finished!
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