Learn how to make 50 DIY bracelets to give as gifts or to sell! These step-by-step jewelry making tutorials will show you how. There are lots of ideas here including rope, wire, chain, t-shirt, leather, clay, bangles, and more!
Have you ever made a bracelet before? I feel like most of us that grew up in the 80s or 90s have definitely made a friendship bracelet (or 4,000). I used to love to churn those things out for anyone that wanted them. I definitely loved the making even more than the resulting jewelry!
I’ve made necklaces, earrings, rings, and other types of jewelry, but DIY bracelets are definitely the favorite for me.
They are really easy to make, even more so than other jewelry in my opinion. I also find if I want to make a statement, it’s really easy to slap something on my wrist for some interest.
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DIY bracelets are also great for handmade gifts and to sell. Crafters are always looking for ideas to take to craft fairs, and bracelets are perfect. They don’t take up a lot of space, are easy to make, and you can charge a decent prices for them.
Regardless of why you make a bracelet, you’re going to need ideas. And I have them for you! Get 50 genius tutorials in a variety of styles. I think you’re going to love them. Scroll down to get the collection!
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How to Make Bangle Bracelets
Learn how to make bangles using a wood base. Just pick your favorite papers, paint, embellishments and Mod Podge to create amazing jewelry!
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Erica Chan Coffman
Morse Code
Erica made a handful of mini seed bead bracelets, each encoded with secret little messages! Just get a wire beading needle, and the stringing is easy.
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DIY Cord Bracelet Wrapped in Thread
If you love ombre and shades of blue, check out this tutorial for a DIY bracelet from Rachel. It’s so easy even a kid can do it!
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Crystal Owens
Mystery Braids
The mystery behind the bracelet is that the braid is made without any loose ends! These bracelets are really easy, and perfect for teens as well as adults.
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polkadotchair.com
Make a Bow Tie Bracelet
Bows make perfect accessories for the hair and the neck – and it turns out they adorn the wrists pretty well too.
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Alexis Middleton
Crocheted Leather
Learn how to make your own crochet leather bracelet with this free pattern and tutorial. Crocheted leather and colorful tassels make a fun, on-trend piece.
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Why Buy It DIY It
Ribbon Wrapped Chain
Grab some ribbon and chunky chain in either silver or gold to make this stylish bracelet. It's very easy, even if you've never made jewelry before.
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lanaredstudio.com
Braided T-Shirts
Make a stretchy, comfortable bracelet from recycled materials: old shirts! You can make endless variations of these bracelets with colors and thicknesses. You can sew the bracelets or use glue.
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mommypotamus.com
Essential Oil Diffuser Bracelet
Have you ever heard of a diffuser bracelet? Not only does it look pretty, it is great for adding essential oils that you can carry wherever you go. The beads are made of clay and stone.
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Lin Making Things
Upcycle Thrifted Plastic Bangles
If you can get your hands on some old plastic bangles, then all you need is embroidery thread and glue to make these! This project can be cheap to nearly free.
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flamingotoes.com
Stacked Ombre Cording
Bev was inspired by Anthropologie to make this stacked set of bracelets, and I love that she chose to make them in a pretty blue ombre pattern.
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practicallyfunctional.com
How To Make A Tie Bracelet
I love necktie crafts, but I never thought about them as bracelets: genius! Learn how to make a tie bracelet . . . and you don’t even have to sew anything.
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Amy Latta
DIY Denim Wrap
There are so many ways to reuse denim – but what about the leftover cuffs? Turn them into wrap bracelets with a few simple materials.
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suburble.com
Easy Heart-Studded Leather Cuff
The combination of leather with little metal hearts is so cute, don't you think? Tara will show you how easy it is to make this bracelet with some fishing wire.
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flamingotoes.com
Braided Thread and Rhinestone
A regular rhinestone cuff gets a unique upgrade. Add a fun bit of braided floss to go with the bling of the rhinestones; they are so easy to make up in your favorite colors.
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www.delightedmomma.com
DIY Clay Bangles
These simple bracelets give you the flexibility to play with the clay colors of your choice, as well as make them in any size you like. These are a fun craft for kids as well.
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Allison Murray
Galaxy Cross Stitch Cuff
You can make any pattern on a cuff using Allison's method! I love that she chose a galaxy, but you could do florals, a name . . . so many options.
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Cathy Attix
Recycled Ribbon Bracelets
Using ribbons, beads, and brooches you can create some fabulous bracelets with a little bit of bling. It's easy to customize with the ribbons of your choice.
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mypoppet.com.au
Harlequin Decoupage Bangles
The diamond harlequin pattern is super playful, and these bangles will cheer you up whenever you wear them! I highly recommend using bright colors for these DIY bracelets.
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Mark Montano
Book Beads
This bracelet made with book pages is super cool! Head to the library and ask for broken books, then get to crafting. You'll just need some paint and simple jewelry supplies.
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Stephanie Gerber
DIY Braided T-Shirt Bracelets
There are a lot of things you can do with old t-shirts, and making braided bracelets is one of them! Stephanie shows you how to do it the easy way.
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www.skunkboyblog.com
Make Your Own Clay Photo Charms
Turn photos into clay charms that you can wear or give as gifts. Add to a bracelet with some additional charms and you have a pretty bracelet to adorn your wrist.
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Alexis Middleton
Coloring Page Bracelets
Do you love coloring, but aren't sure what to do with the pages? Instead of keeping them in the book, decoupage a painted bangle with them!
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beadsinc.com
Clay Bead Stretch Bracelets
Stretchy bracelets are a perfect place to begin your jewelry designing journey! The options are limitless – whatever you can think of, you can make. These use clay beads, and you can make them any size you like.
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Cathy Attix
Leather Friendship Bracelets
They are so quick to make and look amazing stacked with other friendship bracelets, chain bracelets, you name it!
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Tea Rose Home
One Direction
I'll admit that I'm a huge fan of fabric bracelets. I consider them to be serious accessories worthy of attention! That's definitely true for these sewn "one direction" bracelets. My mind is going crazy with all the possible combinations!
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www.destinationdecoration.com
Upcycled Pop Tab Bracelets
This piece features just enough "pow" to make this bracelet stand out! You would never guess looking at it that it's made of soda can tabs.
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beadsinc.com
Soda Tab Chain Bracelet
Chain bracelets take hardly any time to put together, but make a great shining statement or stacking piece. This piece could be created sans soda tab, but it adds just enough "pow" to make this bracelet stand out.
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Erica Chan Hoffman
Tila Bead Bracelet
Tila beads are little square and rectangular glass beads and literally come in every color you can possibly imagine, which makes them perfect for DIY bracelets! Get the supplies and tutorial to make these here.
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How to Make a Charm Bracelet
Are you looking for a fun jewelry craft or a unique gift idea? This DIY charm bracelet is made with cute fabric and Dimensional Magic!diy charm bracelet
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Pretty Life Girls
DIY Popsicle Stick Bracelets
You’ve never seen popsicle stick bracelets like these! Learn how to make them super stylish with beads, paint, chains, and more. This tutorial is for all ages, from kid to adult.
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www.heywandererblog.com
Fastest Friendship Bracelet Ever
For these DIY bracelets, you'll only need three colors of thread each. These will definitely be the fastest friendship bracelets you'll ever make, and you'll want to make a ton of them!
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www.sadieseasongoods.com
Vintage Rhinestone Buttons
Vintage buttons are such a fun and easy thing to collect, and who doesn't love the rhinestone sparkly ones? Sarah used several sizes of buttons to make the coolest DIY bracelet.
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diycandy.com
How to Make Bracelets with Perler Beads
Have you ever tried hama beads, aka perler beads? Learn how to make a perler bead bracelet in this tutorial. Easy and fun for adults or kids.
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happyhourprojects.com
Wire Wrapped Bangle Bracelet
You will need round jewelry pliers and a little bit of experience with wire to make this bracelet, but it's still easy! And shaping, but the great news is, wire jewelry is really inexpensive to make. So with one coil of wire, you can make up several bangles.
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Erica Chan Hoffman
DIY Macrame Bracelet
One of the prettiest ways of making dainty bracelets to layer is macrame! This tutorial replaces the standard hemp and wooden beads for more updated elements like colorful nylon cord and glossy metal charms.
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happyhourprojects.com
DIY Solar System Bracelet
If you're into space or science related accessories, you'll want to check out this solar system bracelet. I love it, and I love the addition of the star charm to finish it off.
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ChiWei Ranck
Crochet Wrap Bracelet with Button
There are crochet bracelets – and then there are crochet wrap bracelets! ChiWei gives you her secrets for sizing to your wrist, and you can personalize with any kind of yarn you like.
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thediydreamer.com
Silk Wrap
Learn how to make simple and beautiful silk wrap bracelets. These handmade bracelets make great personalized gifts.
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prettylifegirls.com
Lace Bangle Set
You can use lace from the craft store or even from a pair of tights! These lace bangles are so cute and you probably have most of the supplies lying around your house.
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Jennifer Priest
Bohemian Layered Bracelet
This project brings together the stacked bracelet look with a fun tassel in bright, happy colors for summer. There's a fun trick for keeping this multi-strand bracelet lightweight yet very interesting – you'll want to watch the video to see how!
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Erica Chan Coffman
DIY Beaded Daisy Chain Bracelet
Making daisy chains from seed beads might look complicated but honestly, it's not difficult at all! It's a cinch as long as you have the right materials. Turn them into bracelets with this easy tutorial!
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thriftanistainthecity.com
African Print Fabric
If you have a problem with finding bangles that fit your wrists, this is a great alternative! You can make bracelets that are pliable and won't fall down onto your hand.
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flamingotoes.com
Pretty Leather and Chain Braided Bracelet
This braided leather and chain bracelet is so pretty and simple enough to wear by itself, or you could wear it with other bracelets for a fun layered look!
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Making the World Cuter
DIY Leather Cuffs from Old Belts
I have a bunch of belts from the early 2000s I haven't worn in years! Tiffany shows you how to turn them into bracelets, and I love the addition of lace and other accoutrements.
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Vanessa Brady
Super Easy Sailor Knots
If you've never made a knot like this before, it can seem intimidating – but Vanessa has a video for you. Once you get the hang of making the knot, you can totally make this sailor knot bracelet in 15 minutes!
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Lucky Charms Bracelet
This Lucky charms bracelet is so fun and made from an unlikely ingredient: cereal! Use Dimensional Magic to make the coolest St Patrick craft ever.
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Hope you enjoyed these DIY bracelet ideas! Let me know what you think the comments! Also be sure to watch the video in this post, that shows you how to make a photo charm bracelet. It’s so cute!
Clemercy Whaley
Monday 22nd of August 2022
I loved them all and would love to make a few
Amy
Thursday 25th of August 2022
Glad you enjoyed!
Rebecca Payne
Friday 23rd of July 2021
I love this post. So many creative ideas.