This is a quick fun project and a great one to do with kids. I chose bright, happy colors and sunflower charms, as this is a gift for my granddaughter, but as always with making your own jewelry, the possibilities are limitless!
Enjoy the video and happy creating.
You can watch the Braided Suede Charm Bracelet Video Tutorial over at YouTube.
Materials:
- three 9-inch lengths suede cord
- 2 cord ends
- lobster clasp
- metal charms
- jump rings
Tools:
- scissors
- flat nose pliers
- chain nose pliers
- small amount of white glue
Instructions:
- Place a tiny dab of glue on one end of each of the suede cords and place in cord end. Use flat nose or chain nose pliers to flatten side tabs around ends of cord.
- Braid together the three lengths of cord until bracelet is 1/2-inch shorter than desired finished size. Trim cords and repeat step 1 to add a cord end.
- Use chain nose pliers to attach a jump ring to one cord end and lobster clasp with a jump ring to the other cord end.
- Use jump rings to attach charms to suede braid.
So cute! I love the colors. That looks like plain white Elmer’s glue. Is that right?
Yup, it’s just plain white glue. Probably not necessary, but it’s a child’s bracelet and I like the thought of a bit of extra insurance.
Oh, no kidding. That’s something I might be able to do with my granddaughters, if Hobby Lobby has findings.