I don’t usually wear jewelry, but I think that those beaded watchbands you see around are really cute. It turns out they are incredibly easy to make if you have the right stuff.
I went to
the Bead Fairy
in Orem to get a bunch of cute chunky beads to use for this project. I also got the clasps there (you need 4 per band), the rings, and connector bars there.
I got most of my smaller beads online (places like eBay and ETSY.) I got my
Stretch Magic
clear jewelry cord at Joann’s. I have tried other brands, and this one just holds up the best without coming undone or stretching out.
First, I set out the beads in the order I wanted. I placed the rings on either side of the middle section (between the connector bar and the bead).
Next, I strung the beads onto the Stretch Magic cord. Make sure when you string them on your clasps are facing the same way. Measure with the watch face you have around your wrist before you tie the cord tight. Once tied tight, you can place glue on the knot to help it stay. Push the knot inside one of the beads so you can’t see it.
I got my watch faces
in bulk
because it was cheaper. I was planning on making a few as gifts (which were a big hit) and a few for myself. You can buy just 1 watch face off of ETSY for just a little more, but you don’t have to buy in bulk.
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