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Making stylish diabetic bracelets with beads???

  • On the internet I was looking around for pretty diabetic bracelets and basically, what I saw was a bead chain for like 60 bucks. I know I could def. make those myself but, what kind of cord should I use to string the beads? Maybe metal memory wire? Or......? I'm not sure. Thanks SO much!

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    There's a lot of stuff you can use to string your beads. memory wire, while durable, isn't going to be the best bet for that use. If you don't want to muck about with a clasp, elastic cord is going to be your best bet (I don't like it because knots can come undone and then your beads are everywhere). If you're willing to take a little extra time and add a clasp, I would use either nylon thread (if your beads are really small) or waxen linen (if the beads have larger holes). Waxen linen is the strongest thread I've ever used, and getting it wet won't kill it. Nylon's going to be the next step down, strength wise, but still very sturdy. If it's going to be worn as frequently as it should, be aware that you will have to restring it periodically--i.e. every few years (this is the nature of beaded jewelry).

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elasti cord, which is readily available right next to all of the bead material at your local joanne fabrics, michaels, or your local hobby store.

Smithers

what is a diabetic bracelet? is it for a charity? or a special bracelet detecting low or high blood sugar? be more specific.

Viv

Great idea!! There's a lot of info at my site on making bracelets in all kinds of ways, so it might be helpful: http://www.glassattic.com/polymer/jewelry.htm (... click on BRACELETS...) You might also want to look at the categories on that page called eyeglass LEASHES and some of the NECKLACES because the principles could be the same. There's also info there on using various kinds of cording: ...thinner: same page as above, but click on CORDS ...thicker: http://glassattic.com/polymer/pendants_cording.htm (... click on CORDING...) And of course, my site is mostly about polymer clay so the possibilities for making any kind, size, color, pattern, type of BEADS yourself are discussed there too, with lessons, examples, etc.: http://glassattic.com/polymer/beads.htm HTH, Diane B.

Diane B.

This is my fave beading store to buy from. Their prices are really reasonable & you can get everything you need to make some great jewellery. Shipping is free too. I make tons of jewellery & this is where I get most of my crystals & silver components. If you have questions about what to purchase, just write me & I can help guide you in how to get started. http://www.artbeads.com/

SpaGirl

If you go to a craft store, usually by the beads they have a coated cord type material that is great for stringing beads. I wouldn't recommend the metal wire.

outlook0330

Go to a craft and hobby store and explore your options. You can get the beads and cord or string as a package deal.

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