Guides, tutorials and design inspiration for crystal bracelet makers — bead choices, sizing tips and stringing techniques from the free online bracelet maker studio.
A practical bead size guide for bracelet makers: how 4mm, 6mm, 8mm and 10mm beads look and feel on the wrist, how many beads you need, and how to mix sizes with confidence.
Lobster, toggle, magnetic, slide-lock and hook clasps compared: strength, ease of use, and which bracelet styles each clasp type suits best.
Design a custom beaded bracelet online in five steps: pick your size, choose beads, arrange the pattern, check the fit, and get a build sheet you can actually string from.
Elastic cord, beading wire and leather compared for bracelet making: stretch factor, durability, knot and crimp techniques, and which material suits which bead type.
Ten proven bead colour combinations for bracelets – from navy and gold to monochrome greyscale – with the beads to use and the mood each palette creates.
Every birthstone by month with its colour and meaning, plus practical bead picks for building a birthstone bracelet that works as a personal gift.