In this tutorial, discover how to easily make your own elastic bracelets using acrylic tube beads, wooden beads and ceramic washers. I've chosen these materials to enable you to create accessories that are both modern and on-trend. Tube bracelets, in particular, are at the heart of today's fashion and can be customized thanks to the wide range of colors and effects available in our catalog. This will enable you to adapt your creations to all your looks, whether casual or more sophisticated.
The star model in this tutorial is an elastic tube bead bracelet featuring beads decorated with a leopard pattern. This timeless animal print design is resolutely modern. This bracelet will add real character to your outfits, while remaining discreet and easy to wear. To complement this model, I've also designed several other bracelets that match perfectly. You're free to choose whether you'd like to wear all the bracelets together for a stalking effect, or wear them individually. This project is the perfect opportunity to let your imagination run wild and play with colors, textures, prints and bead shapes to design truly unique and personal bracelets.
Whether you're a beginner or already experienced, you'll find here a simple and enjoyable way to create elegant and personalized jewelry that will enhance any outfit.
In the Materials section of the equipment list, you'll find the products you'll need to make the 4 bracelets shown in the tutorial photo. In the Product variations section, you'll find the other products needed to make the other bracelets shown in the steps. Read the steps detailing the products used and the size of bracelet shown, then adjust the quantity of product in your basket.
Cut 30 cm of elastic thread, then stretch it slightly. String your beads. When finished, make a surgeon's knot: wrap the thread twice around the other end, then tighten firmly.
Double-wrap the wire around the other end and pull tight. Trim excess wire to approx. 2 mm from the knot. Apply a drop of glue, then slide on a bead to conceal and secure the knot inside.
Here are the details of the beads used for these 4 bracelets.
Wooden bead bracelet, leopard: 4 of the 6 wooden tube beads in the bag, 6 green marbled translucent resin rondelles, 1 leopard tube bead. This bracelet fits a 14 cm wrist. For a larger bracelet, add 1 wooden tube bead.
Wooden beads, resin rondelle bracelet: 6 wooden tube beads, 2 translucent resin rondelles, marbled green, 1 translucent resin rondelle, marbled beige. This bracelet fits a 13 cm wrist. To make it longer, add 2 more rounds in translucent resin, marbled green.
Gold bracelet: 3 curved tube beads in opaque acrylic, gold, out of 6 in the bag, 2 curved tube beads in opaque acrylic, ivory, out of 6 in the bag, 5 translucent resin rondelles, marbled green. This bracelet fits a 16 cm wrist. To lengthen, add marbled green resin rondelles.
Ecru bracelet: 4 curved tube beads in opaque acrylic, ivory, out of 6 in the bag, 5 rondelles in translucent resin, marbled green, 1 rondelle in translucent resin, marbled beige. This bracelet fits a 15 cm wrist. For a larger bracelet, add 2 marbled beige resin washers.
Here are the details of the beads used for these 4 bracelets.
Leopard bracelet: 3 of the 6 leopard curved tube beads, 1 opaque acrylic curved tube bead, ivory, 6 translucent resin rondelles, marbled beige. This bracelet fits a 15 cm wrist. For a larger bracelet, add 2 resin washers, marbled beige.
Gold and leopard bracelet: 2 beads 2 curved tube beads in opaque acrylic, ivory, of the 6 in the bag, 2 curved tube beads in leopard, of the 6, 4 cylindrical tube beads in opaque resin, ecru. This bracelet fits a 15 cm wrist. To lengthen, add cylindrical resin beads, ecru.
Wooden bracelet: 5 of 6 wooden tube beads, 10 cream ceramic rondelles, 5 gold rondelle beads. This bracelet fits a 17 cm wrist.
Wooden bracelet, orange: 4 of 6 wooden tube beads, 8 orange ceramic rondelles, 4 marbled beige resin rondelles. This bracelet fits a 14 cm wrist. For a larger bracelet, add beige marbled resin washers.
Brown bracelet: 5 curved brown acrylic tube beads, 3 resin washers, marbled beige. This bracelet fits a 15 cm wrist. To lengthen, add 1 brown tube bead.
Here are the details of the beads used for these 2 bracelets.
Turquoise wooden bracelet: 5 of the 6 wooden tube beads in the bag, 10 turquoise ceramic rondelles. This bracelet fits a 13 cm wrist. For a larger bracelet, add 1 curved wooden tube bead and 2 turquoise ceramic washers.
Iridescent yellow wooden bracelet: 5 of the 6 wooden tube beads in the bag, 10 iridescent yellow ceramic washers. This bracelet fits a 13 cm wrist. To make it longer, add 1 curved wooden tube bead and 2 more iridescent yellow ceramic rondelles.
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