In today’s post: Making bracelets is a fun craft idea that works well for a group. It’s one of the favorite activities for our youth group at church. Learn how to make a bracelet with one of the DIY bracelet making tutorials we’ve rounded up below. You’ll find instructions for various types of bracelets, including: friendship bracelets, wrap bracelets, stretch bracelets, seed bead bracelets, leather bracelets, tila bead bracelets, and more.
How to Make a Bracelet (21 Tutorials)
Posted: 4/3/23
Filed In: crafts| Crafts for Adults
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Tila Bead (Flat Bead) Bracelet
Bracelets made with flat tila beads, also known as miyuki beads, and elastic cord are super popular right now! Learn how to make your own with this tutorial from The Craft Patch Blog.
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Pura Vida Inspired Bracelets
These bracelets are made from colorful waxed string and feature a sliding knot closure for the perfect fit. The tutorial from Muffin Chanel teaches you everything you need to know to make your own.
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Multiple Strand Bead Bracelet
This pretty DIY bracelet combines multiple strands of beads in bright colors for a statement piece that pops. A multi-strand bracelet looks complicated, but is fairly simple to create. Instructions from Hobby Lobby.
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Boho Chan Luu Bracelet
This bracelet is made in the style of popular Chan Luu wrap bracelets but for a fraction of the price. Make your own designer boho bracelet with this tutorial from Yes Missy.
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Easiest Leather Wrap Bracelet
This tutorial from Lia Griffith may be the simplest way to make a bracelet you've ever seen, but the metallic accents keep the bracelet looking modern and sophisticated.
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Gemstone Stretch Bracelets
Stretch bracelets are very popular because they are easy to make as well as easy to put on and take off. Using gemstones makes them extra pretty! Learn everything you need to know from Running with Sisters.
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Seed Bead Bracelets
Bracelets made from delicate seed beads have been popular for quite some time now, and they look gorgeous stacked with multiple strands and a pretty gold clasp. Follow the tutorial from Craftsy to learn how to make your own.
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Seed Bead Bracelets
Here's an even simple tutorial featuring the smaller beads. This one uses embroidery floss and a crimp bead to make an adjustable bracelet that doesn't require additional hardware. From Martha Stewart.
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Metal Washer Bracelets
These DIY bracelet designs use washers and hex nuts from the hardware store. They make great gifts, and look gorgeous when stacked on your wrist. You could also adapt these designs to make matching necklaces and earrings if you wanted. Get the tutorial from Lia Griffith.
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Basic Square Knot Bracelet
A square knot bracelet is one of the easiest styles of friendship bracelets to make! Using thin nylon cord instead of embroidery thread gives them a modern look. Tutorial from Curly Made.
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Friendship Bracelets
This post from Sarah Maker is a great overview of how to make friendship bracelets, including how to make stripes and dots. It teaches you the four basic knots (aka hitches) and also explains how to read a friendship bracelet pattern.
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Cardboard Loom Friendship Bracelet
This post from Michael Ann Made demonstrates how to use a cardboard circle (or "loom") to make weaving friendship bracelets super easy. This method is great for younger kids or anyone who'd like to make a bracelet quickly.
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Chevron Friendship Bracelet
Here's another friendship bracelet variation: a chevron macrame bracelet using different colors of thread to create the arrow shape. The post from Welcome to Nana's includes written instructions and a video tutorial.
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Beaded Leather Wrap Bracelet
This gorgeous bracelet is made by stringing a row of beads in between two lengths of leather cord. Fantastic instructions from Becky Stern on Instructables make this bracelet easy to make.
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Braided Leather Wrap Bracelets
These braided leather bracelets are extremely easy to make and only cost a few dollars in supplies. If you can braid, you can make this! Tutorial from Bubby and Bean.
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Embroidery Floss Bangles
You only need two supplies to make these cool bangle bracelets in your favorite colors: embroidery floss and plastic scarf rings. This genius idea comes from Lia Griffith.
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Macrame Friendship Bracelets
These friendship bracelets are made with waxed cotton and macrame techniques, giving them a more sophisticated look. Tutorial from Curly Made.
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Spiral Macrame Bracelets
This spiral macrame bracelet from One Little Project is a perfect beginner project because it only uses one simple knot to create the cool helix pattern. The pattern easily tightens or loosens to fit your wrist.
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Perler Bead Bracelets
Who knew you could turn perler beads into jewelry? These colorful bracelets are fun and inexpensive to make, and A Girl and a Glue Gun shows you how to melt some of the beads for even more variation.
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Word Bead Bracelets
Word beads aren't just for kids! Combine them with stone or glass beads or even large seed beads. Spell out a name or a word that reminds you of your goal for the year. Get the how to from Sugar Bee Crafts.
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Stamped Initial Bracelet
This lovely bracelet from A Beautiful Mess can be personalized with your initials or those of your family members. It looks like it was professionally made just for you!
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Angela says
These are great