How to Make a DIY Beaded Stretch Cord Bracelet Tutorial

✿ Products Featured
✔ Benecreat 0.8mm Stretch Cord 2-Pack
✔ 8mm Glass Pearl Variety Pack
✔ Decorative Bail
✔ Decorative Charm
✔ Scissors
✔ G-S Hypo Cement or E6000 Glue (optional)
✔ Bead Board (optional)
✔ Bag Clip (optional)
✔ Bead Mat (optional)

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Updated: 2020-08-10 #beadedjewelry #jewelrymaking #beadworking #beads #jewelry #diy #beading

[bacadana]

I literally was trying to tie a bracelet for over 2 hours. I finally came across this video and did it in less than 2 minutes! Thank you!!

[darrylkimble]

I like this editorial a lot. It was very constructive. My wife says that making beads will help me to relax better, especially, since I have been wearing them for quite a while. This video was very helpful and encouraging. I will get the supplies and give it a try. I saved the video as a reference which I would recommend everyone interested does.

[shirleyduran]

The very best tutorial I’ve watched on making bracelets. Wish I had seen it years ago. My bracelets would have been better. Thank you!

[victoriakelly]

That is simple, and easy. Thanks so much. I have been beading for over 30 years and love learning new techniques, patterns, etc. Now I can make bracelets, for all my favorite clothes, and can make them for gifts for my family and friends. It's SO EASY!!! Thanks again.

[jazzyjewels]

This is the most comprehensive, useful, and neat method I’ve seen for this making a jewelry. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge generously!

[trinahewitt]

Thank you for explaining the stretch of the cording. Then showing how to stretch it. You are the only one I have found that did that. I really had questions about that and you answered my questions!

[tutuldok]

thank you for the zoom ins, so glad to be able to see the knots clearly 🔍

[javon]

That bracelet with the white beads is beautiful

[veronicatampus]

You’ve explained your technique so clearly and is easy to follow. Your voice is well modulated and very clear. Thanks for sharing.

[hippogroupsupport]

Probably one of the best tutorials I've watched on beading bracelets ; thanks so much !

[donnavenegas]

Nice job explaining for us newbies. You kept it simple and direct. Thank you

[Jennifer-Madison]

Definitely! This is one of the best elastic/stretch cord DIY tutorial videos on YouTube! A great place to start for beginners.

[chacha]

Thank you thank you thank you!! you saved my life with this tutorial. The bail or crimp cover is genius! I have stretched so many bracelets of no return being very frustrated!! Thank you, Annette

[gatheringmoss]

I've been making stretch bracelets for years, but I still learned new tricks from this video. Thanks!!

[dragonflyflutterby]

Thank you for the easy instructions, up close video use and for using the black string! It made it much easier 👍🏼♥️😊

[krndgs]

Thank you for this so much. I couldn't find anybody to teach me how to make a proper knot.

[hannahch]

this video was just what i needed, thank you!!! tbh, I didn’t know beading boards even existed lol. that’s gonna be SO HELPFUL

[sue]

Well done, Gina. Using the bail to hide the knot is an excellent idea! I've used crimp covers and have not been pleased with the end result. Thank you so much for sharing this very helpful, and full of good hints, video. I almost fell off my chair laughing at the "Aunt Edna" reference....

[amp]

Very cool! New subscriber here! My love for crystals and gemstones energized me to make my own jewelry which guided me to you!! I can't wait to see what I create🤗🤗 Thank you for sharing!!!

[bkjackson]

Great beginner video! Simple and concise w/o any fluff.