Chain bracelet

One of the most versatile jewelry for people of any age and social status is a bracelet. It can emphasize individuality, complement a stylish look and give a special zest to the appearance. It is also believed that bracelets are capable of performing a healing function, since when worn they contact with special biologically active points on the wrist. In turn, these points are responsible for the normal functioning of certain organs and systems of the body.

The word "bracelet" is of French origin and translates as "wrist". Such jewelry is made from various materials. Particularly popular are accessories made of platinum, gold and silver. But recently jewelry has been popular, so bracelets made of base metals, threads, silicone, wood, etc. are in demand. Also, bracelets are solid, hollow and chain bracelets, which we will consider in more detail in this article.

The chain bracelet looks stylish, sophisticated and harmonizes with any style of clothing. It is also a popular gift presented at a variety of festive events.

The consumer market offers several weaves of chain bracelets:

• pearls - links in the form of a kind of garland: balls strung on a thread.
• Carapace weaving - the links are tightly connected to each other and are in the same plane.Such bracelets do not twist and are quite attractive in appearance. This weaving is most preferred by men.
• Anchor - one of the most popular. Rounded links are interconnected and are perpendicular to each other.
• Combined - links of various shapes are connected in one bracelet.
• fantasy - non-standard connection of links of various shapes. There is a wide range of different non-standard weaving configurations: "snail", "Venetian", "hearts", "royal" and others.

Manufacturers of chain bracelets create these pieces of jewelry in a certain length, which varies from 16 to 21 cm, but there is no limit on thickness.

Usually the bracelet has a lock, which has a certain significance when choosing the right model. At the moment, there is a wide variety of lock fasteners. Let's dwell on the most common.

• Shpingelny - a round-shaped lock with a latch with a spring. Most often used for the production of large-sized jewelry.
• Carbine - one of the most common types. It is a small version of a carabiner - a loop and a spring-loaded bracket.
• box - used in massive jewelry: it is a small box with a hole and a latch with serrations.
• Hook - the most ancient type of castle, which is a hook and loop.

Currently, the “hand made” direction is mega-popular, which means “handmade”. This direction has touched many spheres of life, including the fashion industry. Handmade jewelry is considered trendy and stylish. Let's get acquainted with several ways to create chain bracelets that will emphasize the individuality of the individual and its creative inner content.

To create an original and stylish accessory that will adorn women's hands, you will need two chains with the same links, beads or a small chain with beads and artificial stones, suede rope, several fasteners and pliers.

First you need to connect the chains with a string to each other, stretching it through the first links and placing the beads between them. Then, relying on your creative abilities, you need to wrap the chain around the entire length of the future bracelet, including beads, with a rope so that it firmly fixes all the parts into one whole. After reaching the desired length, it is necessary to tie a double knot, pinch off unnecessary links with pliers, attach the fasteners and enjoy the result.

For more tips on how to make a bracelet with your own hands, you can learn from the video below.

This decoration will turn out to be bright, romantic, tender in spring and suitable for any outfit. It will look good as a stylish addition to the sensual image of a girl, a youth or teenage accessory, and as a perky bracelet for a child girl. To create, you will need a long chain (the bracelet should wrap around your hand several times) with large links, a bright satin ribbon, various beads, a thin wire for fixing beads, needles (with a large eye and a regular one), thread, fasteners.

First you need to thread the tape into a needle with a large eye and skip it into the initial link of the chain. Next, you need to stretch the tape through the links of the chain until 10-15 cm remain to its edge.Measure about 30 cm from this tape, cut off the rest. In the free end of the chain (on the other side), skip the tape again and, having reached the first one, cut it again, leaving 25-30 cm. Tie the long free ends of the tape into a beautiful bow, and tuck the initial ends around the edge of the link and carefully hem. After attaching the clasps, decorate the resulting bracelet with beads and please the world with your new look.

More details in the next video.