Bracelet Design Inspiration

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These bracelet design examples can help you decide what type of wrist jewelry to make. Sometimes when you need inspiration, a quick look at style possibilities is all you need for a jump start!

C-shaped cuffs are a good "one size fits most" style, since they can be stretched open or squeezed shut to fit a variety of wrists. They can be made from most jewelry metals, and also from wire. Here, a plain silver cuff is given an artistic surface design:

Awareness bracelets motivate people to buy in order to support a cause. You can find a charm or dangle to suit nearly any cause, as well as beads in the appropriate color:

Leather is becoming increasingly popular in jewelry. An eco-friendly leather source is to recycle a discarded belt from a thrift shop or your own closet. Here leather, grommets, and snaps make a stylish piece:

Hemp and friendship bracelets are fun to make and wear. A scattering of beads can add color and interest to the design:

You can buy plain wood bracelets to decorate in endless ways. Collage and mixed media are fun ways to embellish them, as is painting:

Photo jewelry traditionally includes a picture of a loved one in a small frame. More recently, though, jewelry artists are filling the frame with altered art, miniature paintings, and collage. Here an empty photo charm begs to be filled in an artistic way:

For a party on your wrist, you can't beat a cha-cha bracelet. Dozens of dangles dance every time you use your hands, making a festive sound:

A seed bead bracelet looks like it's been painted with beads. Fascinating geometric designs, fabulous color schemes, and endless bead possibilities make these an addictive art form:

Wire bracelet designs tend to have a distinctive handmade look. Different gauges and ways of winding wire offer a lot of scope for your creativity:

When you feel like you've gotten into a jewelry-making rut, making a different style of bracelet can be the perfect cure. Turning your creativity into a fun and exciting new channel helps you see things differently!