How to Make Beaded Wine Charms at Home

Wine charms draped around the base of a goblet add to the decor of any table during a party. You can make beaded wine charms to match the color of the season, your china or a party theme. There are many charm shapes that can be found in the jewelry-making section of the craft store. Flower charms will work for a shower or garden party theme. Miniature house charms are perfect for a housewarming. You can easily make a collection of beaded wine charms.

Things You'll Need

• Beads
• Charms
• 20-gauge beading wire or a 1-inch wire ring
• Jump ring
• Wire cutters
• Needlenose pliers

Instructions

1. Cut a 1 1/4-inch piece of beading wire. You may use a 1-inch wire ring instead of the wire and skip Step 2.

2. Bend one end of the wire into a hook shape using the pliers. Pinch to close it into a tiny circle.

3. Thread 4 to 5 beads on the wire.

4. Open the jump ring and place the charm on it. Thread the jump ring and charm on to the wire.

5. Add 4 to 5 more beads.

6. Bend a hook shape into the other end of the wire. Place it around the stem of the wine goblet and close the wire ring. Loop the hooked end into the circle-shaped end.

Tips & Warnings

• Use multicolored beads for holiday colors for beaded wine charms.