Step-By-Step Bracelet Tutorial

Step 1. Gather supplies

For this tutorial, you will need the following.

- 2 feet of elastic string

- Beading wire or copper wire (this is wire that is thin enough to fit through a 1mm hole. No threading of the needle required).

- Beads (I'm using 8mm semi-precious beads used in mala jewelry)

- Scissors

Step 2. Design Your Bracelet

When designing, keep in mind how you want the bracelet to fit. Because we are using an elastic string, the bracelet will stretch over the hand for a snug fit. My design above comfortably fits my adult female wrist. I used 20 8mm beads and 8 spacer beads.

Step 3. Match the ends of your string together, use both ends at the same time to loop over and through to create one loose knot, the knot should be a couple of inches from the ends. Its purpose is to stop your beads from falling off as you string them. (See image c below)

Step 4. String your beads using the other end of your string and the beading wire. (See Image D) Because this is a bracelet, you can start stringing from any point in your design. I personally pick a spot where the project will not start or end on a spacer bead. So later, when I want to hide my finishing knot, it is easier. (See Image D)

Step 5. Tie your finished bracelet together.

Before following the video, you will want to either undo or cut off your holding knot from step 3. Be very careful to leave extra string at the end (moving your beads over if necessary) so the beads don't fall off, and you have to start over.

I will attach the video I used to learn this technique. It is linked through Pinterest. (I will also show images below of my process.)