Letter bead bracelets: A fun and meaningful craft for all ages

✯ Hello Shiny Stars! ✯

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"It all started with one little bead."

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Making letter bead bracelets is fun for all ages. They are easy and quick to make and a perfect craft activity for both children and adults.

You can completely personalize these bracelets and you can freely choose the size, the colors and of course the word you add.

You can choose positive and motivational sayings, but also your name, the name of your partner, your children or other loved ones, your horoscope, not to mention a date or a monogram, perhaps a place you would like to remember.

To make the bracelet, all you need is a handful of colored beads of your choice, some letter beads, elastic string and, of course, a pair of scissors. Optional are glue and a piece of tape.

Choose any material you want, there are different types, sizes, colors, pick what you like the most and what best expresses you. There is no right or wrong here, the design is entirely up to you.

💛 The first step is to wrap the elastic string around your wrist to find the right size. Cut a piece of string that is about twice the size of your wrist so that you have enough room to tie the knot later.

💛 Next, thread on the beads. Make sure that the beads do not fall down on the opposite side when threading them on. If you are a beginner, you can tape the beginning to your desk with a small piece of tape. When threading on the letter beads, make sure that the letters are facing in the right direction. 

The letters should be in the center of your bracelet. I always start with one side and if it's not right, correct it in the end by taking off or adding more beads at the beginning, but some people start with the word and then add the beads evenly on both sides. Choose what works easier for you.

There's no need to worry about not finding the symmetry on your first try. You can always adjust it accordingly by adding or removing beads once you've checked it. Just make sure you end up with the same number of decorative beads on both sides of the letter beads so that the pattern is symmetrical on your wrist.

💛 Once all the beads have been added, it's time to bring the two ends of the string together and tie them into a knot. Some people also secure the knot with a bit of glue, but I personally don't do this.

💛 Finally, cut off the excess string at the end of the knot with scissors leaving you as close to the knot as possible.

That is all. Beaded bracelets are a great addition to any jewelry wardrobe. They are colorful and personalizable. You can even stack them or combine them with other types of bracelets, but they even make a great gift.

🠊 Do you have a letter bracelet or are you planning to make one? Which word have you chosen for it?

Get started and have fun making your own beautiful beaded bracelet! 😊

With best wishes,

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