DIY Bracelet Ideas

Crafting handmade bracelets and anklets is an alternative way to update your wardrobe. Here are some of the things you need to know when you make your own fashion accessories.

- The materials you will need in making handmade bracelets and anklets are: thread or string (this can be made from cloth or nylon), scissors, beads, charms and tape measure.

- You can find beads from accessory or craft. There are types of beads in the market, you can choose according to material, budget and even design. There are beads made from wood, plastic, glass, stones, all the things you can think that can be included in a handmade bracelet are available. You can even use small toys.

- The first thing you need to do is to come up with a design. Source of inspiration for making handmade bracelets. This will also apply to making handmade anklets. Use the net and look for magazines to get tons of inspiration.

- Once you are able to come up with a design, get tape measure and get the width of your ankle and wrist. It's up to you if you want to put an allowance. Just make sure that your handmade bracelet or handmade anklet will fit.

-Now that you have your beads, run the string into the hole of the beads. Make sure you follow the designs. At first, you may get confused with the designs, but as soon as you get used to it, you will realize that making handmade bracelets or handmade anklets are not that difficult at all.

- Once you are done, you can tie a knot at both sides to prevent the beads from falling out. Then try your creation first. Check if the bracelet or the anklet fits you well. You can have as many handmade bracelets and handmade anklets if you want. All you need is to come up with a design.

- Handmade accessories are also good ways to earn money. You can make your own creations and sell it first among your friends. Put the handmade bracelets and anklets in a good-looking pouch. Another way to earn money is to sell your wares online.