Clay bead bracelets are on-trend right now! As summer is approaching, we’re seeing them pop up everywhere and we love it.
Read on to discover the best clay bead bracelet ideas to create jewellery which suits your style.
The best thing about clay bead bracelets is how creative you can be, the beads are available in endless colours, they can be combined with other beads or charms to create a bracelet which is uniquely yours.
Beads at the ready, it’s time to get inspired!
What is a clay bead bracelet?
Usually made from polymer clay, the beads are flat with a hole in the middle which can be threaded onto bracelet string or elastic. Flat clay beads, otherwise known as Heishi beads, were originally made from shells.
They are available to buy in a variety of colours and are very inexpensive making them ideal for making lots of bracelets in unique designs.
Where to buy clay beads?
You can purchase clay beads individually in various colours and styles, or if you’re looking for a selection, then opt for a clay bead bracelet kit.
Take a look at our favourite kits and supplies below.
5 clay bead bracelet kits to try
1. Clay bead bracelet kit by Lynmos
If you want to make bracelet after bracelet with endless creative freedom, this huge 8,000 pcs kit should do the trick!
It contains clay beads of every colour, plus gold charms, letter beads, shells, and lots more.
2. Clay bead spinner by Tihumt
If you love the idea of making clay bead bracelets but struggle with feeding them onto the string, here is your answer!
This nifty little device allows you to spin lots of beads at once and it will thread them onto your string for you. Clay beads are not included though.
3. Clay bead bracelet kit by Criativo
Get creative with glow-in-the-dark beads alongside your clay beads with this creative kit. Not only does it include these, but also has lots of shiny charms, shell beads, flower shapes and smiley faces.
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4. Clay beads by Ethnic Rainbows
Instead of a kit, you can simply opt to buy the beads only. This is great if you have all the tools already and you’d like more flexibility on the colours you want.
5. Wholesale clay beads by CchangeJewelrySupply
If you know you want to make lots of bracelets, or maybe you have a small business then buying wholesale is a great option.
You still have the flexibility of choosing your own colours but buying in bulk will save you money.
5 clay bead bracelet ideas to suit any style
1. Preppy clay bead bracelet ideas
Are you looking for preppy clay bead bracelet ideas? Combine pink, purple and white for on-trend bracelets.
In this tutorial, you’ll find out several techniques for creating different patterns, and how to incorporate gold beads to add a touch of elegance to your jewellery.
Get the full tutorial from Happiness is Homemade.
2. Ombre clay bead bracelet ideas
Ombre is a great way to create stylish summer clay bead bracelets. It means going from a darker shade of colour to a lighter shade of colour or vice versa.
In this lovely ombre bracelet on Pinterest, you can see that the designer has chosen to run through the colours of dark red to pink, and dark red to yellow with both colours ending on white.
3. Cute clay bead bracelet ideas
If you’re thinking about making clay bead bracelets with your kids then opt for a colourful design with fun charms. 5 Little Monsters has a fabulous example of how to use letters and smiley faces to make fun bracelets.
4. Clay bead bracelet with gold accents
Using gold accents in your clay bead bracelets creates a gorgeous contrast, and will add a touch of sparkle to your creations.
Pretty Life Girls shows us a variety of ways to build your clay bead bracelets while incorporating gold accents.
5. Clay bead bracelet with letters
Clay beads work perfectly with round letter beads. This makes them ideal to use in your Taylor Swift friendship bracelet making. They can be used to spell out song names, lyrics or other fun secret messages between you and your friends.
Clay bead bracelet ideas that are full of creative freedom
We can see why the clay bead bracelet trend is on the rise, they’re easy to make and inexpensive to buy. With plenty of options and inspiration, you won’t be short of ideas for your bracelets.
Friendship bracelet kits to inspire you
In addition to clay beads, there are a variety of other methods you can use for making friendship bracelets. Discover more in our collection of friendship bracelet kits.
