Introduction

A chain bracelet is one of the coolest bracelets out there, and it’s also cheap to make. Want to make one? Keep reading!

Chain bracelet

Chain bracelets are a staple of the jewelry world, and they’re pretty easy to make. You can use any type of chain as long as it’s sturdy enough not to break when you bend it into shape. If you want something fancy, look for chain with a decorative end on each link—they’ll keep the finished product from looking too plain.

To start making your bracelet, simply string one end of your chosen chain through a jump ring or other piece of jewelry that’s already on your wrist (if you’re using another bracelet) or just loop it around itself until there’s enough room for another link (if not). Once this first link is through the clasp, take out all links except one: Leave both ends hanging loose so they can be knotted together later in order to form what looks like an infinity sign when worn around your wrist!

The next step is measuring yourself; if there’s anything I’ve learned doing this project over and over again, it’s that taking care while measuring yourself will save hassle later on down the line! If possible try wearing something similar-sized beforehand so that everything fits nicely without being too tight or loose overall; otherwise just go off intuition here because no matter how accurate things look now they’ll probably feel different once put on properly 🙂

How to make it

• Get the right tools:

• A pair of scissors

• A ruler, pencil, or pen.

• Follow the instructions:
• Cut a piece of wire to the desired length (I used 3 inches). The wire should be able to fit around your wrist comfortably and not too loose; however it shouldn’t be so tight that it cuts off all circulation. If you don’t know what size to cut your chain bracelet, try wrapping the wire around your wrist with no slack at all then measure from one end to another using a ruler or tape measurer.
• Form a circle with each end on top of each other and twist both ends together until there is no space between them (this will keep them from coming apart later). Then use pliers and bend each end of the loop down towards itself making sure there are no gaps between each loop or twist when finished! You can also just tie knots in each end if that’s easier for you!
• -5.: Repeat steps 2-4 until desired length has been reached then cut any excess wire off with scissors! Make sure not too much ends up getting cut off though because that would mean cutting through many loops which could ruin everything so make sure there’s plenty still left after trimming away some excess material 🙂 Now here’s where things get tricky–we now need two pieces side-by-side connected by one strand (kinda like how two people holding hands makes one strand) but why? Well because otherwise our bangle wouldn’t look right because there wouldn’t be enough room between them since they’re both made out of only one strip instead of two separate pieces at different lengths meaning their distance apart won’t match up perfectly unless we take care about this step beforehand!

Step 1. Determining the length you need for your chain bracelet

By now, you’ve probably figured out that the chain bracelet is made up of links. And each link can be made smaller or larger based on how many times it’s linked together.

To determine the length of your chain bracelet, start by measuring your wrist — don’t forget to include a little extra for the clasp! If you’re adding some length to make it adjustable, add about an inch or two more than your measurement.

Next, determine what size each link should be by dividing this number into 9 (the number of links in a standard length). This will give you an approximate size for each link based on its distance from one end of your chain/bracelet to another. For example: if my wrist measures 6 inches long when I wrap my fingers around it (with enough space left over for me to reach through), then I’ll need six large links total — five small ones since there are five large ones — which means that one small link would go between two large ones (or three small ones).

1) Measure your wrist with a ruler or use a string, wrapping it around your wrist.

This is the most important step because you will use this measurement to choose your chain lengths. First, you need to measure your wrist with a ruler or use a string, wrapping it around your wrist. Then add 1/2 inch (1 cm) extra for the length of the clasp that goes at the bottom of the bracelet (you can buy these clasps or make them yourself).

Measurements usually range from 5 inches (12 cm) up to 10 inches (25 cm). You can also measure around your ankle if you want something smaller than that!

2) Add approximately 1/2 inch (1 cm). This will compensate the measurements allowing you to fasten the chain easily.

Now, you can add approximately 1/2 inch (1 cm). This will compensate the measurements allowing you to fasten the chain easily. However, don’t be tempted to make it too big! It should probably fit quite snugly on your wrist so that it doesn’t come off when you’re not wearing it.

3) Determine the size of each link in case you are using jump rings or chain ends. You can also measure 2 links and divide their length by 2.

Next, determine the size of each link in case you are using jump rings or chain ends. You can also measure 2 links and divide their length by 2.

If using jump rings, add 1/8 inch to your measurement for the inner diameter of each ring. For example: if you want a finished 5-link bracelet with an inner diameter of 7 mm (3/16″), then take a ruler and measure 7 mm+1/8″. This will allow room for the clasp to slide easily through the links when wearing it on your wrist and also prevent it from being too tight during activities such as yoga 🙂 If using chain ends, make sure that they fit snugly into another piece without needing any additional space between them (if possible).

4) Multiply the overall measurements of your bracelet by 3 to obtain the desired length. For example, if your bracelet is 7 inches long then you will need a 21 inches long chain (7 * 3). You can increase this number by another few inches if you want extra length after making the bracelet to choose different lengths when wearing it. For example, a 24-inch long chain will give you an option to make a shorter 8-inch bracelet as well as a longer 10-inch bracelet by using more or less links for each side. [Optional]

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Determining the length of a chain for your future frugal bracelet

Now that you know the materials needed, it’s time to figure out the length of chain you need. This can be a bit tricky since everyone’s wrist is shaped differently and some people like extra length on their bracelets. In order to decide how long your chain should be, measure your wrist with a flexible measuring tape or string. You should take this measurement from just below your hand when it’s in an open position at about 30 degrees (see image).

Once you have that length, add about half an inch for every two links in order to make sure there is enough room for the clasp and jump ring to fit through without pulling on any of the links too much. For example: if my wrist measures 6 inches around at its widest point (and I want no extras) then I would use 8 inches of 1mm chain + 2 extra inches for clasp/jump ring = 10 total inches needed!

Conclusion

I hope this craft was helpful and you enjoy your bracelet!