How to Make a Bracelet With a Rubber String

You can easily make beautiful jewelry.

A rubber string gives you the option of designing bracelets that easily slip onto your wrist, without the hassle of dealing with a clasp. Before designing your bracelet, decide what color beads you'd prefer, as well as the size of your beads. It also helps to organize your beads onto a jewelry tray to prevent them from rolling away.

Things You'll Need

• Jewelry tray
• Fabric tape measure
• .5mm elastic rubber beading cord thread
• Scissors
• Jewelry adhesive
• 20 to 40 beads

Instructions

1. 

   Decide how big you want your bracelet.

   Measure your wrist. Add at least 2 more inches to the measurement you made and cut a piece of rubber string for your bracelet. The excess string allows you room to tie off your bracelet when you've completed your project.

2. 

   Arrange your beads.

   Stretch your string gently. Stretching the string helps prevent your completed bracelet from over stretching when you wear it. Tie a knot on one end of the string, which will stop your beads from slipping off. Begin to slide your beads onto the string.

3. Gather the ends of your bracelet and tie an overhand knot. Create a loop with the ends of your bracelet, pulling one end of the string through the loop. Take the same string end and pull the end through the loop again, forming a surgeon's knot. Pull the ends of your bracelet together, ensuring the knot is secure and without any slack.

4. Dab a small amount of jewelry adhesive on the knot. Once dry, snip the excess string with scissors.

Tips & Warnings

• You can find all supplies listed at craft stores or stores that have craft sections.

• Children will enjoy making simple bracelets using rubber strings and beads.

Resources

• Clever Nesting: Stretchy Bracelet Tutorial