Recently, I have seen many bloggers posting silicone beaded bracelets. The colorful beads are strung into bracelets and worn on the hands, which is like wearing rainbows and happiness around you! As a DIY enthusiast + clumsy person, I decisively tried it, but I didn’t expect to be so good at it - it turns out that making a unique bracelet by hand is so stress-relieving and fulfilling! Today, let’s talk about this treasure handicraft with you, and share a super complete guide to getting started~
Why are silicone beaded bracelets suddenly popular?
The appearance is so high that it’s foul, versatile and eye-catching The colors of silicone beads are simply "dopamine" - macaron colors are soft and cute, fluorescent colors are individual and bold, and there are various styles such as gradient beads, sequin beads, and transparent beads. Whether it is a casual style with a T-shirt and jeans, or a sweet style with a small skirt, a colorful beaded bracelet can instantly brighten up the look, and a casual shot can be shared on WeChat Moments!
A decompression tool, immersive healing feeling. Picking beads, threading, designing and arranging... The whole process is like playing a relaxing "color game". No need to think, just focus on the beads in your hand, listen to the "rustling" sound of the thread passing through the beads, and the pressure will be cured unknowingly. Netizen @xiaoning said: "After working overtime, I spend half an hour stringing beads, which is more relaxing than browsing my phone!"
Achieve "jewelry freedom" at a low cost. You can buy hundreds of beads for a few dozen yuan, and it costs less than 10 yuan to make a bracelet, and you can dismantle and re-wear it at any time according to your mood. Compared with accessories that cost hundreds of dollars, it is simply a "money-saving code" for students and workers~
List of essential materials for novices
Basic tools
Silicone beads: divided into ordinary silicone beads, soft rubber beads, and shiny beads according to the material; divided into round, square, letters, animals, flowers, etc. according to the shape (it is recommended to buy a "mixed pack" to try it out first).
Elastic line/fishing line: Elastic line is suitable for novices (not easy to fall apart), and fishing line is stronger (suitable for complex designs).
Auxiliary tools: scissors, tweezers (for clamping small beads), lighter (burn the thread to fix it).
3 classic weaving methods that even clumsy hands can learn
Basic single-color beading
Formula: Repeated arrangement of single-color beads + spacer beads (such as transparent beads/metal beads).
Effect: Simple and fresh, suitable for novices to practice, and super energetic when paired with a sweatshirt~
Contrast color gradient style
Formula: Arrange in the order of "light and dark" or "bright and dark", such as pink→purple→pink, yellow→orange→red. Effect: Visually, it is very layered, and it looks like a rainbow on your hand!
Customized pattern
Formula: Use letter beads to spell out the abbreviation of your name, blessing words (such as "LOVE" and "Get rich"), or use cartoon beads to string out small animals and flower patterns. Effect: A unique and exclusive bracelet, which is very thoughtful to send to your bestie or couples~
pit avoidance guide: Pay attention to these details!
Bead aperture size: Check the aperture (usually 1.52mm) before buying to avoid the line being too thick to be inserted, or too thin to be loose.
Elastic line reserved length: wrist circumference + about 2cm, tie 34 knots after wearing, and use a lighter to burn the thread head 0.5cm away from the knot to avoid burning.
Anti-allergy reminder: Sensitive skin is recommended to choose pure silicone material to avoid direct contact between metal accessories and skin (silicone spacer beads can be added to separate them).
Finally, I want to say... The charm of silicone beaded bracelets is that they allow people to temporarily put aside their phones and stress and use their hands to create real beauty. Whether you wear it to show off or give it to an important person, each bead is full of love~ If you also want to try it, you might as well buy a pack of basic beads to practice, and you may discover your hidden handcraft talent! The comment section is waiting for you to show off your "masterpiece" and unlock more creative ways to play together!