We invited Candie Cooper to tag along in this super fun video tutorial on how to make easy bracelets with beading chain and slide on clasps.
What you will need.
0.7mm Chain bracelets:
Or 1.25mm Chain Bracelets:
- 1.25mm chain (Silver CH01003/Gold CH01004/ Ant. Brass CH01005/ Ant. Copper CH001053)
- End Cap (Silver Z008570/ Gold Z008574/ Ant. Brass Z008575)
- 5.57mm Slide on Clasp (Silver Z008579/Gold Z008580/Ant. Brass Z008581/ Ant. Copper Z008565/ Satin Gold Z008566)
-OR- - 8×5 Round Slide on Clasp (Silver Z008584/ Gold Z008585/ Ant. Brass Z008586)
Tools:
- Super New Glue
- Flat Nose Pliers
- Memory Wire Cutter
Optional:
- Crimp Covers
A fun tip when making bracelet with beading chain, is for you not to be afraid to mix metals. Watch video for a step-by-step tutorial in making your own DIY adjustable bracelet!
Hi!
I LOVE your video on beading chain. I would like to try this myself. However, I NEED YOUR HELP!
I would like to make about 10 to 15 of these bracelets using crystals and round metal beads.
I’m not good at judging how much chain or beads I’d need.
Can you help?
For how much beading chain you will need will depend on the wrist length. If it is an average 7.5 inch, I would take that amount and add an extra 3-4 inches for a total of about 10-12 inches for a bracelet. You want to be able to slip your hand through the bracelet when you expand the sliding clasp on the bracelet. You can always cut away and inch or two to adjust the length of the beading chain.
The amount of beads you will need will also depend on you. Play with it and test out the amount of beads you’ll need because all beads aren’t the same size.
I hope that helps. Thank you.
Yes, thank you . Very helpful!
Anyway, do you have “end caps” that do not have a loop on them?
Maybe a just a silver bead with a hole that does not go all the way thru …. just to insert the chain end and have a “plain” finish rather than having something else dangling ?
Hello Judy. Yes we do have end caps without the loop. If you out into our search bar “Cord Ends” on our GoodyBeads.com page, you’ll get a list of end caps, but you will see the ones without the loops on them.
I hope you can help me get information I knew it Beading and I want to get in touch with DIY beating to get a pattern do you have the phone number or the address that you can share with me I’m 88 years old and I’m pressing all these buttons I hope you can get back to me love Beading
We have a lot of DIY patterns and tutorials on this blog, a lot of simple patterns for all skill levels. You can also contact us at CustomerService@GoodyBeads.com or call us at 952.938.2324, we would be happy to talk to you.