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 burn the ends with a lighter to make it easier to string the beads later.
Prepare your two charms
Add an open ring to the irregular round charm using two pliers.
Thread the fish bead onto a nail, then form a loop using loop-forming pliers or 2 pliers.
If this is the first time you've done this step, you may wish to refer to this data sheet: Forming a loop on a nail or jewelry pin.
Then string the beads as desired.
Here, we have used this order: 1 Heishi rondelle bead, 1 freshwater pearl imitation rectangle bead, 1 Heishi rondelle bead, 1 snail shell bead, the irregular round charm, 1 freshwater pearl imitation rectangle beadfreshwater pearl, pink and white rhomboid bead, 1 freshwater pearl rectangle, 2 Heishi rondelle beads, heart pattern rectangle tube bead, 1 Heishi rondelle bead, 1 snail shell bead, 1 freshwater pearl rectangle bead and 1 Heishi rondelle bead.
Insert the fish charm just before the 2 Heishi rondelle beads.
Tie a capuchin knot on each side to secure the beads to the cord.
You can use this data sheet as a guide:
Tying a capuchin knot
Thread the stopper bead, which serves as an adjustable clasp.
For safety, tie a tight knot at each end of the thread.
Congratulations, your cord bracelet is finished!
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