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How to Make a Charm Bracelet Download Article Explore this Article methods 1 Making a Charm Bracelet with a Chain 2 Making a Charm Bracelet with String 3 Creating a Charm Bracelet with Safety Pins Other Sections Questions & Answers Tips and Warnings Things You'll Need Related Articles References Article Summary Reviewed by Cory Schifter

Last Updated: July 16, 2022

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This article was reviewed by Cory Schifter. Cory Schifter is a Jeweler, Certified Jewelry Appraiser, and the Owner of Casale Jewelers in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, New York. Casale Jewelers is known for its selection of fine jewelry, designer brands, engagement rings, certified diamonds, custom-made jewelry, and watches. Cory has over 10 years in the jewelry industry and is a certified jewelry appraiser. Cory was featured on NY1 News “Got it Made in New York” for Casale Jewelers’ custom design business and Casale Jewelers was recognized by American Express and Facebook in 2012 as one of the top five small businesses in the nation. This article has been viewed 119,011 times.

Charm bracelets are fun and fashionable accessories. You don't need to spend any money to wear a one-of-a-kind charm bracelet when you can make it yourself. All you need are safety pins, charms, beads and string, wire or chain. Read on to learn how to make your own charm bracelet.

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Making a Charm Bracelet with a Chain

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1. 1 Begin with a chain about 10 inches long. You can either cut the chain from an old chain necklace or even recycle an old charm bracelet. If you prefer, you can buy a length of jewelry chain at a craft store.[1]
2. 2 Attach a lobster claw to one end of the chain with a jump ring. There's no reason to attach another claw to the other end of the chain. You can simply fasten the bracelet by grabbing the end of the chain with the lobster claw.[2] Advertisement
3. 3 Hang charms from the chain with jump rings. Using needle-nosed or jewelry pliers, attach jump rings to any charms or beads you plan to hang on the bracelet. Be sure to attach the jump rings so the charms will all hang on the same side of the chain and face the same direction.[3]
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Making a Charm Bracelet with String

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1. 1 Cut yarn, wire or embroidery thread long enough for a bracelet. The length should be long enough to loosely and comfortably wrap around your wrist.[4] Make sure you leave extra length to tie into knots.
2. 2 Slide closed safety pins on to the string and secure them with knots. Place the safety pins at equal intervals across the string. As each pin is placed, secure it by tying an overhand knot before placing the next pin.
3. 3 Add beads and charms to the safety pins. Open each safety pin individually. Slide a variety of beads and charms onto the pins.
4. 4 Close the safety pins. As you finish adding beads and charms to each safety pin, close it to prevent them from sliding off the pin.
5. 5 Try on the bracelet and see how it fits. Wrap the bracelet around you wrist and tie the two ends together.
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Creating a Charm Bracelet with Safety Pins

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1. 1 Gather enough safety pins to reach around your wrist. When the safety pins are connected to one another, they should be long enough to comfortably wrap around your wrist.
2. 2 String beads onto each safety pin. Open the first safety pin, and string beads or charms onto it. Close the pins to keep the decorations in place.
3. 3 Attach the safety pins to one another.[5] Open a second safety pin and stick the pin through the empty space in the middle of the first pin to form a short chain. After you string beads and charms onto the second pin, close it immediately.
4. 4 Continue adding and adorning pins to form a chain. The chain will be transformed into a bracelet when it wraps around your wrist. When the chain is long enough, take the last pin, drape it around your wrist, and chain it together with the first one.
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• Question Can I use lobster clasps to attach charms to charm bracelets? Community Answer Yes, that works. As a bonus, now you can switch out charms when you want to. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 10
• Question Can I use yarn and put in some beads and tie a knot instead of using a lobster clasp? Community Answer Yes. You can always use a knot instead of a lobster clasp. How to tie a knot is in the instructions. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 3
• Question Why do charm bracelets all look so bad? Lara Community Answer Charm bracelets aren't for everybody. It just depends on your sense of style. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 9 Helpful 16

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Tips

• Choose charms that represent you: your hobbies and passions, places you've visited and important events in your life. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
• Some types of beads work better with certain types of string. Smaller beads work well on thin, delicate elastic. Larger beads, however, will need strung on something heavier, such as a thicker elastic or wire. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
• It is better to cut the thread or chain too long, since you can always shorten it later. If you cut something too short, however, you will have to start over since you can't make the thread or chain longer. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0

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Warnings

• DIY charm bracelets are very delicate. You could bend the pins, lose the beads, prick yourself or snap the thread. Thanks Helpful 8 Not Helpful 0

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Things You'll Need

• String, thread, wire or chain
• Beads
• Charms
• Safety pins
• Scissors
• Lobster claw jewelry fastener
• Jump rings
• Needle-nosed pliers

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References

1. ↑ http://www.adventuresofadiymom.com/2013/03/how-to-make-charm-bracelets.html
2. ↑ http://www.adventuresofadiymom.com/2013/03/how-to-make-charm-bracelets.html
3. ↑ http://www.adventuresofadiymom.com/2013/03/how-to-make-charm-bracelets.html
4. ↑ http://blog.rings-things.com/2014/10/31/how-to-make-a-beaded-yoga-bracelet/
5. ↑ http://www.jewelsofsayuri.com/2012/09/safetypin-necklace-video-tutorial.html

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Reviewed by: Cory Schifter Jeweler & Certified Jewelry Appraiser This article was reviewed by Cory Schifter. Cory Schifter is a Jeweler, Certified Jewelry Appraiser, and the Owner of Casale Jewelers in Dongan Hills, Staten Island, New York. Casale Jewelers is known for its selection of fine jewelry, designer brands, engagement rings, certified diamonds, custom-made jewelry, and watches. Cory has over 10 years in the jewelry industry and is a certified jewelry appraiser. Cory was featured on NY1 News “Got it Made in New York” for Casale Jewelers’ custom design business and Casale Jewelers was recognized by American Express and Facebook in 2012 as one of the top five small businesses in the nation. This article has been viewed 119,011 times. 13 votes - 91% Co-authors: 30 Updated: July 16, 2022 Views: 119,011 Categories: Bracelet Projects Article SummaryX

To make a charm bracelet, start with a piece of chain around 10 inches long, either one that you bought from a craft store, or recycled from an old necklace. Attach a sturdy jewelry clasp like a lobster claw to one end of the chain, then use pliers to attach circular wire “jump rings” to any charms or beads you want on your bracelet. Finally, attach the jump rings along the length of your chain, making sure all the charms are facing the same direction. To learn how to make an easy charm bracelet with yarn and safety pins, scroll down! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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