How to Create Birthstone Color Bracelets
Birthstones are colored stones that represent the month in which a person is born. For instance, the August birthstone is the Peridot, which is a light green colored stone. Birthstones are extremely popular in jewelry making, and they add a touch of customization to an individual's jewelry collection. Some birthstone jewelry sells expensively in stores. However, you can make your own birthstone bracelets for little cost. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Birthstone beads Beading wire Wire nippers Crimping pliers Jewelry clasp Bead spacers
Instructions
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How to Create Birthstone Color Bracelets
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Determine your birth month's birthstone if you do not already know it. Refer to a birthstone chart if you wish.
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Select the appropriate colored birthstone beads. You can purchase many styles: crystal beads, round beads or standard beads.
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Measure your wrist and cut the appropriate length of beading wire with the wire nippers.
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Thread one end of the wire through the ring of the jewelry clasp. Place the hook of the clasp to the side.
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Create a loop around the ring with the wire and crimp it in place to keep it from sliding off the ring.
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Begin threading the birthstones onto the wire, placing bead spacers between each one.
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Thread the hook of the jewelry clasp through the end wire of the beaded bracelet. Create a loop around the hook and crimp it with the crimping pliers.
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Cut off any exposed wire, and clasp the bracelet around your wrist.
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Tips & Warnings
Place charms and any other kind of decorative pieces on your bracelet to give it even more flair. Use gold, silver or colored bead spacers for more color.
Keep beads and other small objects out of reach of children and pets.
