Chain-Woven Bracelets
Chain-woven bracelets offer a fresh take on bracelet designs. Unfinished chain or finished chain bracelets—in just about any size and any material or finish—are the launching point for your own imaginative bracelet weaving.
The chain-woven bracelet trend presents designer-artists with an exciting opportunity to expand current jewelry lines. A single design can be adapted by simply changing colors or materials, resulting in one-of-a-kind pieces. Though chain-woven bracelets may appear intricate, many are made using simple techniques.
Start with a bold, chunky chain or a refined, understated option. Whatever size chain you use, the only requirement is that the links are large and open enough to allow your fiber of choice to pass through easily and smoothly. Then weave in stylish leather or fabric cord, some of the more popular components for these designs. The products you select to weave into the chain are limited only by your imagination.
For an elegant look, interweave velvet or satin cord, rhinestone cupchain or pearls into the chain base. Add feminine touches to your design with a lacing of ribbon, or add a locket or flower clasp.
For a rocker aesthetic, weave bold chain with suede or leather and finish the bracelet with a dragon or other statement-making clasp. Attach spike or skull components to amplify the design's edge factor.
Looking for a fun boho vibe? Gather several strands of embroidery floss or silk or nylon thread in two "bundles" of your chosen colors, twist them over each other and weave them under the chain. The layered interweaving of the threads gives a rich braided look to this design.
Breathe a fashionable new life into seldom-worn chain bracelets with products you love, or those you've thought about designing with.
Alone or stacked, chain-woven bracelets are a bright look on the jewelry style horizon.
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