Making someone bracelets are not just about stringing a bunch of beads together; sure we did that as little girls, giving our best friends our handmade friendship bands and other little kitschy creations. However as adults when you make someone an item of jewellery as a gift, you want it 
to not only be something of sentimental values but ideally also something that they like and can wear. With a little bit of planning and some creative thinking you will be able to pull off bracelets that is treasured, valued and gladly worn.
The first step requires planning and design. Before you go out and start buying materials, consider who you are making the bracelet for. Important considerations are what kind of personal style they have, are they adventurous and wild or are they more conservative, sticking to more simple classic choices of hairstyle and clothes. The nature of their job and their hobbies will also give you a clue as to what type of bracelets will suit their lifestyle. For instance a busy working mother might be more appreciative of a fuss free yet elegant bracelet watch then a chunky heavy metal piece. In coming up with an appropriate design, look to their daily choices of accessories for hints on their individual tastes. High end shoes and designer bags tell of someone with expensive taste, thus someone who will like jewellery with a more polished, expensive look.
Once you have an understanding of the persons taste and style, you’re ready to move on to designing it. Don’t be worried about a lack of ideas; you can scour the internet, stores and magazines for inspiration and ideas. This will help you find a balance between something that is current and tasteful yet still manages to fit it with the taste and lifestyle of the intended recipient.
Planning and design done and you are ready to more on to sourcing for materials. Between online stores, craft shops and jewellery stores you should have no problems stocking up with all the stuff you need to put together the perfect bracelet. Once that is done, all you have to do is make it, wrap it up and give it away. That little bit of forethought is sure to result in a whole lot of gratitude.
to not only be something of sentimental values but ideally also something that they like and can wear. With a little bit of planning and some creative thinking you will be able to pull off bracelets that is treasured, valued and gladly worn.
The first step requires planning and design. Before you go out and start buying materials, consider who you are making the bracelet for. Important considerations are what kind of personal style they have, are they adventurous and wild or are they more conservative, sticking to more simple classic choices of hairstyle and clothes. The nature of their job and their hobbies will also give you a clue as to what type of bracelets will suit their lifestyle. For instance a busy working mother might be more appreciative of a fuss free yet elegant bracelet watch then a chunky heavy metal piece. In coming up with an appropriate design, look to their daily choices of accessories for hints on their individual tastes. High end shoes and designer bags tell of someone with expensive taste, thus someone who will like jewellery with a more polished, expensive look.
Once you have an understanding of the persons taste and style, you’re ready to move on to designing it. Don’t be worried about a lack of ideas; you can scour the internet, stores and magazines for inspiration and ideas. This will help you find a balance between something that is current and tasteful yet still manages to fit it with the taste and lifestyle of the intended recipient.
Planning and design done and you are ready to more on to sourcing for materials. Between online stores, craft shops and jewellery stores you should have no problems stocking up with all the stuff you need to put together the perfect bracelet. Once that is done, all you have to do is make it, wrap it up and give it away. That little bit of forethought is sure to result in a whole lot of gratitude.
