Pearl bracelets can be beautiful accessories for all types of situations. One or more pearl bracelets are usually part of every woman’s jewelry collection.
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How to make a pearl bracelet
2010-06-17 11:06:00
Actually, pearl bracelets are super simple and great jewelry projects that you can make. And below you will find a making pearl bracelet guide and it will enable you can make a pearl bracelet by yourself.
1. Choosing the style of pearl bracelets. You will need to decide whether you want to make a fancy, expensive bracelet or a costume piece. Your price range and intended purpose for the bracelet will help make this determination.
2. Choosing the wire. The wire is the precious metal used to string the pearls together making the beautiful pearl bracelet. As the pearl is exquisite even the precious metal used should be of high quality and together the pearl and the setting enhance the entire look and make an outstanding piece of jewelry. The color white that is white gold, platinum or silver would suite the pearl bracelet the most and it is the latest fashion trend.
3. Cut your wire so that it is long enough to fit the wrist of the wearer, plus add 6 inches of extra wire to allow for finishing. Too much is better than too little at this point; you can always cut off excess wire.
4. The thickness of the wire you use will be determined initially by the size of the hole in the pearls you use. Two strands of wire must fit through the opening, so if it is 6 mm, use two tands of 2 mm wire. The strands must be long enough to make a bracelet that is large enough to fit your wrist after the knots are tied, so be generous when cutting them, about three times the length is usually sufficient. Attach the cut wires to one end of a clasp. Clam-shell tips are commonly used. Insert both wires through a pearl and tie a knot. Continue stringing and knotting until the bracelet is the desired length. Attach an S clasp and jump rings to secure the bracelet.
Then a beautiful pearl bracelet is finished. The pearl bracelet suits every simple or extravagant occasion. With the four steps you can make a pearl bracelet easily according to your preference.
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