How to Make a Beautiful Beaded Stretch Bracelet

Stretch bracelets are made from clear elastic.

Beaded bracelets are a fashionable way to express your personality and individual style. Store-bought beaded stretch bracelets can be costly, but you can create your own bracelets at home for a fraction of the cost. You can use different colored, sized and textured beads to create beautiful, personalized stretch bracelets that also make a great gifts for family and friends. All the materials required to make the bracelets can be purchased from craft stores or online retailers.

Things You'll Need

• Clear elastic
• Tape measure
• Pliers
• Scissors
• Beads
• 2 crimp beads
• Jewelry clasp
• Jump ring

Instructions

1. Measure the circumference of your wrist. Cut a piece of clear elastic 3 inches longer than the circumference of your wrist.

2. Thread the jewelry clasp onto the end of the clear elastic. Fold the end of the elastic over so it forms a small loop with the jewelry clasp in the middle of the loop. Thread the crimp bead onto the other end of the stretch elastic and move it up so it covers the end of the loop. Squeeze the crimp bead shut with the pliers so it holds the loop and jewelry clasp securely in place.

3. Lay the beads you wish to thread onto your bracelet on your workspace in the correct order. Thread the beads one by one onto the clear elastic.

4. Fold the loose end of the stretch elastic to form a small loop. Thread the crimp bead over the loop. Squeeze the crimp bead with the nose of the pliers to securely hold the loop in place.

5. Gently twist the jump ring with the pliers to slightly open it. Thread the jump ring onto the loop, then close it with the pliers. Trim any excess stretch elastic after the loop with the scissors.

Tips & Warnings

• Scissors should only be used under the supervision of a responsible adult.

• Keep your fingers away from the tip of the pliers.

References

• By Patrice: Elastic Bracelets
• Jane Easton; Crafts Expert; London, UK