April 23, 2025 / Resources

Bracelet Making

Bracelet making information for jewelry artists. Be inspired and connect with valuable resources on bracelet making. ...

Bracelets are a fun and versatile design to add to your jewelry collection. From chain bracelets to custom cuffs, use this bracelet making resource hub for inspiration on how to make bracelets to sell or give as gifts.

Bracelet making supplies and information for jewelry artists

Bracelets! We love them. Our line of bracelet making materials includes a wide variety of supplies. Shop components and metals online that make it possible for you to design what you imagine. In addition to metal sheet and jewelry wire for fabricating bracelets from scratch, we carry pre-made cuffs and other bracelet making supplies so you can get busy making bracelets right away.

Bracelet with bezel set cabochon
 

Bracelet Lengths

How much material will you need? Use a beading board or a bench ruler to line up your components to estimate length. Typical chain or beaded bracelet sizes are 7-8" long. See our bracelet size chart for standard bangle sizes. Pre-made cuffs are around 6" long and are generally one-size-fits-all. Remember bracelet clasps and finishing findings count towards your total bracelet length, so be sure to include them when you plan your design.

Permanent Bracelets

Permanent jewelry is a fun experience to offer! It involves using a pulse arc welder to fuse the chain links together on a customer's wrist. Sterling silver and 14kt gold chain can be fused using the chain links. If you use gold-filled chain, use a 14kt gold jump ring as the connection point. Since permanent bracelets must weather all conditions, using quality footage chain is important. Also think about any stones or other adornments that may be part of the chain. Shop our favorite permanent jewelry chains and findings now. Or, get started with our sterling silver permanent jewelry kit.

Charm Bracelets

Charm bracelets are timeless. We sell .925 sterling silver charms in a wide variety of motifs to express your creativity. Birthstone charms make it easy to add personalization to your bracelets. Or, make your own personalized jewelry charms using metal blanks and metal stamping tools. You’ll find finished charm bracelet chains in our chain category. Also, charm bracelet collections are a great way to turn customers into collectors who keep coming back for charms to commemorate different occasions.

Beaded Bracelets

Making beaded bracelets is another simple place to start. To make a flexible bracelet, you’ll need beads, beading wire, crimp beads and a clasp. Or, try our sterling silver bead bracelets kit for an easy beginner project with all the beading supplies you need to get started.

Bangle bracelet making kit, beaded bracelet making kit, sterling silver permanent jewelry bracelet kit

Cuff Bracelets

We sell cuff bracelet blanks in a wide variety of metals: sterling silver, gold-filled, brass and copper. Some styles have finished curved ends for extra time savings. Try a bracelet bending block tool or bracelet mandrel to shape your cuffs. Or, use texturing hammers and metal stamping tools to help you make the cuffs your own.

Soldered Bangle Bracelets

Easy wire bangles make a good introduction to the torch if you’re just getting started with metalsmithing. Or, they are great for warming-up your soldering muscles at the beginning of a work session if you’re further along on your jewelry making journey. Plus, customers will stack them up! Try our bangle bracelet making kit to get started. 

Fold Formed Cuff Bracelets
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Tips to Make Cuff Bracelets

Learn to make cuff bracelets using several basic metalsmithing techniques and ideas to embellish your cuffs.

Types of Jewelry Chain Link Styles

With so many styles of jewelry chain available, learn more about each one and pick your favorite.

Types of Jewelry Clasps & Closures

Learn about the different types of clasps and closures for finishing bracelets.

Permanent Jewelry Best Practices

If you're interested in trying out permanent jewelry, check out these tips for adding this fun experience to your jewelry business.

Written By: Ashley Maldonado
Ashley is the Content & Digital Marketing Specialist at Halstead. She grew up in the Prescott area and holds degrees in Strategic Communications and International Affairs. She and studio dog Mavis enjoy spending as much time as possible in the employee studio at Halstead.
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