Comments on: How Long Should a Wrap Bracelet Be?

By: Thomas

Thomas — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:52:10 +0000

Wrap bracelets in my area are very popular. I use memory wire and allow 1 loop for each wrap of the arm unless person has a large arm then use 1 1/2 loop per wrap. I allow 1 to 1 1/2 inch for finish the ends. I use a loop to finish the ends and sometimes add a charm to the closed loops.

By: Rose

Rose — Wed, 08 May 2019 23:35:38 +0000

I have one made with hematite beads. They stick to each other magnetically.

By: Erinn LaMattery

Erinn LaMattery — Wed, 08 May 2019 01:55:45 +0000

I make wrap bracelets, if the beads are smaller than 4mm, I would take her wrist measurement, add half an inch and multiply that by 8. You need to consider how you are making the start and end too. I do leather wraps so I have to factor in 4″ extra for my (leather) to make the knots to close it. So, for a 6″ wrist, add 1/2 inch to get the final length of the bracelet, but when cutting the base material (leather, cotton or wire), make sure to add extra for the closure etc…

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 07 May 2019 17:44:08 +0000

In reply to Lisa S.. Thanks, Lisa S. :) Your daughter's bracelet sounds lovely, and so nice that she can continue to wear it after the wedding.

By: Lisa S.

Lisa S. — Tue, 07 May 2019 16:34:18 +0000

Hi,

My daughter wanted a wrap bracelet for her wedding…I made her one of the wrap bracelets with the beads woven between strands of Greek leather cord…it closes nicely with the leather loop over a button on the opposite end… 5 wraps….its a lovely bracelet. I love Rena’s thought for measuring for the wraps. It’s brilliant!!

Lisa S.
PebblesandMoonbeams

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 07 May 2019 11:52:04 +0000

Hi Jaika, is the bracelet going to be wire or cord? To measure how long the bracelet should be, you could have your daughter hold out her arm while you wrap a cloth measuring tape around and around her wrist to simulate the wrap bracelet. If the bracelet will be a cord and closed by tying it, be sure to include include enough inches to make the knot.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 07 May 2019 11:44:50 +0000

Why not use memory wire, you can just cut it at 8 loops and string your beads on that. No stretch to it and no clasp, just turn the ends into a small loop.