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Learn how to make a gothic bracelet with skulls and beads in this free craft video series about making jewelry.
There are 24 videos in this series:
A gothic bracelet, especially one that is homemade, can be used to express yourself and your feelings. Learn more in this free video series.
Wire, scissors, beads, charms, buttons and other decorative items can all be used to create a gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
Black matte wire that has a 28 gage works very well for creating gothic-style bracelets. Learn more about creating bracelets in this free video series.
Glass, crystal, plastic, clay and many other materials comprise the consistency of many beads used in gothic bracelets. Learn about the different types and which are right for you in this free video series.
Wire, scissors, beads, threads and knot-tying skills are a few tools you'll need to create a gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
Split rings can add more layers and, therefore, more depth to your gothic bracelet. Learn how to utilize them in this free video series.
Use a measuring tape - and be sure to account for the amount of slack your bracelet will need - to create the perfectly sized gothic bracelet.
Using a crochet hook will allow you to virtually braid and blend the different strands of wire into each other to create the perfect gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
Creating a loop for a gothic bracelet is necessary to add more layers and depth to your gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
Use a chain stitch, along with the crochet hook and wire, to create an intricate design on your gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
Beginning your chain stitch at the second loop, you can continue your intricate design for your gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
Doing a single stitch across the second row of your gothic bracelet by pulling the bracelet's wire through an open loop is discussed in this free video series.
Once the second row of your gothic bracelet is complete, you need to flip your bracelet over and begin stitching the other side in order to create the third row. Learn more in this free video series.
Gothic bracelets, like all other bracelets, can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Learn which ones are right for you in this free video series.
Add a button to your gothic bracelet to give it a funky variation and unique vibe. Learn more about making gothic bracelets in this free video series.
Buttons, beads, charms and decorations of all kinds can be used to make your gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
After you've attached your toggle clasp and laid out your beads you want to attach the center stone, decoration or bead to your gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
You want to crochet your wire in order to make a gothic bracelet, so choose your beads in whatever color you like, and begin stringing them along your new piece of jewelry. Learn more in this free video series.
Taking the wire back 90 degrees, wrapping it around the pliers and tucking it into the bottom of the bracelet will allow you to attach a dangling charm to your gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
Opening up the split ring, pulling the loop through and attaching the charm to the bracelet is an easy way to add a dangling accessory to your gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
Adding black, gray, silver or red beads can add some decoration to your homemade gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
Attaching five beads at a time to your wire and pulling it across the top of the bracelet will allow you to add a border to your gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
Flattening wire is an important step to ensuring that your beads slide on easily and that your bracelet will stay in place in this free video series.
Securing a clasp, adding any dangling charms and tying the final knots will allow you to finish your gothic bracelet. Learn more in this free video series.
The Goths were a collection of Eastern Germanic tribes commonly associated with the downfall of the Western Roman Empire in the late 5th century CE. After the collapse of the Roman Empire, the Goths were successful founding new kingdoms in parts of Europe.
Fast forward 1000 years: When the Renaissance was blossoming in Europe, it became the fashion to refer to medieval architecture as "Gothic," meaning artless, barbarian, and primitive. Centuries later, as the Romantics began to celebrate medieval culture once more, the term "Gothic" became associated with imagination, the supernatural, and a dark or gloomy aesthetic.
Fast Forward 200 more years: Forms of post-punk music in England began to take on a decidedly darker twist in the early 1980s. This movement spread across Europe and the US, where the aesthetics (dark fashion, black makeup, and moody attitude) of the movement gathered more attention than the music. Add Victorian flair and the films of Tim Burton, and there you have it.
If you are interested in entering the dark, dismal world of the goth, you need to be well dressed for the occasion. This free video series shows you how to make gothic jewelery for your goth transformation. Learn how to make a gothic bracelet with skulls and beads. Our expert, Robin, has been making gothic jewelry for over thirty years. So, if you are looking to join the ranks of society's favorite outcast, learn how to make a gothic bracelet.
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