Baby Bracelet Instructions

Baby bracelets can be used later as a keepsake item.

Making baby bracelets is a simple craft that almost anyone can do. They do not take much work as they are so small, and they look so cute on a baby's tiny wrist. These minuscule bracelets are one of a kind and personalized so they are a keepsake for your little one to have after he or she is all grown up.

Things You'll Need

• Memory wire
• Baby alphabet beads
• 4 mm round plastic beads
• Jewelry clasp
• Scissors

Instructions

1. 

   Don't pinch the baby with the memory wire.

   Measure the baby's wrist. Do this by taking the memory wire and wrapping it around the baby's wrist. Put enough slack in the wire to be able to stick your finger between baby's wrist and the wire so it doesn't pinch. Cut the wire.

2. Attach one end of the clasp to one end of the memory wire by tying a tight knot. The wire is stretchy so be careful not to snap it when you tie your knot.

3. 

   Pick your colors and letters for your bracelet.

   Select your colors from the bag of 4 mm beads. Find all the letters you will need to spell the baby's name.

4. 

   String your beads on as you have them laid out.

   Lay out your alphabet beads in the correct order. Place your colored beads on either side of the letters. Once you feel that you have a sufficient amount of beads gathered, string them onto the memory wire. Do not string them all the way to the end.

5. Tie on the other half of the clasp onto the memory wire. One side should have the lobster claw and the other should be a simple ring.

Tips & Warnings

• String on the letters last to first so that the name will not be backwards.

• If the beads are pushed into the baby's skin, the bracelet is too small.

• If the bracelet hangs lower on the wrist, that's ok, the baby will grow into it quickly.

• Once the bracelet is finished, put it on the baby's wrist to see if it needs to be adjusted.

References

• Michael's Crafts: Bitty Baby Bracelet
• Keepsake Baby Jewelry
• Heirloom baby Bracelets