Bracelets are usually manufactured from metals, plastic, rubber, glass, leather, beads, gemstones, pearls, etc. Most of these are fabricated with the help of some devices or machines, while others are handmade. Handmade or handcrafted bracelets usually come in simple designs and will be low-priced than the machine made. They are easy to make and can be made from home.
Some of the significant steps which are usually involved in the making of these bracelets are:
Creating a design:
First of all, the artisan will create a design in his mind. Then he will document it on a piece of paper. That said, many of the handmade bracelets will not require the process of the creation of a design. As many of these are all the rage items, the artisan will have an idea as regards the making process.
Weaving:
Weaving is significant as regards the crafting these bracelets especially for rope and thread bracelets. Multiple strands of fine thread or rope are woven together to form a single band; this will be strong and durable.
Carving:
Some of the attachments used in bracelets are carved out of certain materials. The artisan can decide the required size and shape of these attachments and can carve them out to form a perfect design.
Tying a Knot:
This method is for making bracelets like beaded bracelets and friendship bands. Single or multiple knots may be used according to the design. These knots might be visible from the outside or can be hidden within other elements of the bracelet.
Some of the commonly used handmade bracelets are friendship bands, pearl bracelets, bead bracelets, rubber-band bracelets, string bracelets, braided bracelets, paracord bracelets, leather bracelets, puravida bracelets and other simple DIY bracelets. (MORE...)
