How to Make Stretchy Kids Bracelets From Buttons

Button bracelets are fun and easy to make and there are endless possibilities in design. Use brightly colored plastic buttons in varying sizes and shapes to make these stretchy kid's bracelets. These bracelets are fun to wear and make great gifts. Read on to learn how to make stretchy kids bracelets from buttons.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Brightly colored buttons, various sizes and shapes
• Stretchy elastic cord made for beading
• Scissors
• Metal crimping beads
• Needle nosed pliers

1. Choose a group of color-coordinating buttons. Paint one end of the elastic with clear nail polish and allow to dry. Leaving the end of the elastic loose, thread elastic through the holes in each button. The buttons will overlap slightly as you go along.

2. Keep threading buttons until the bracelet is a little longer than the circumference of your wrist.

3. To join the ends of the elastic, thread each end of the elastic through a metal crimper bead. Pull the ends until the crimper bead rests snugly under the last two buttons, and is not visible from the front of the bracelet.

4. Use needle nosed pliers to squeeze the crimper bead flat. This will securely hold the elastic together. Trim the elastic ends close to the crimper bead.

Tips & Warnings

• Try using colored elastic and vary the sizes of the buttons for interest.
• This doesn't just have to be for kids. Use dressier, more grown up buttons, like mother of pearl, for adult bracelets.