4 Steps In Creating Charm Jewelry

You have seen your friends wearing charm jewelry and you want your own. What you may not know is that you get to pick out each of the beads and pendants on the bracelets you create. This gives you the flexibility to create something that is unique to you and something that represents what you like. Take a look at how easy the process of creating your own pieces really can be. In fact, it only takes four steps.

1. Get the right sizing. To do this, measure your wrist's circumference using a soft tape measure. Measure the widest point on your wrist. Then, add 1.5 inches to that size. This will help accommodate the beads you plan to add and will give the piece enough room to move.

2. Choose the clips next. You will position clips to several areas of the bracelet. This helps to keep the piece of jewelry balanced and keeps the pendants in place. The clips can be standard options, which are decorative but do not have a theme. You can also select more elaborate or designed clips that will add to the beauty of your piece.

3. The next step is to focus on charms. You can be as creative as you would like to be when selecting pendants, beads and other items to add to your charm jewelry. Choose from sterling silver, 14kt gold, gemstones and even wood pieces. You can create a color scheme or choose pendants that have a theme that you love, such as an animal you like or faith charm.

4. Finally, add spacers. Spacers are not big pieces on your bracelet, but they do add an extra dimension to it. If you have two odd shaped charms, for example, placing the spacer in between them helps to give a more unified look.

Creating your own charm jewelry can be a process that is enjoyable to do and allows you to express your creative talent. Because all of the pieces fit so well together, it is an easy process to create your own, custom jewelry. Of course, you will find a help if you need it. To get started, consider the theme or the look you hope to create, or start looking at the options available to you online. Get some ideas. You may also be impressed to learn that these can also be a very inexpensive way to create a high end fashionable piece to have in your collection.

By: Karla Barton

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