Daily Wire Tip Oct. 31: Children’s Bracelet Sizes

Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for
October 31, 2010

Happy  Halloween!

Question:

Can you please tell me the suggested length for a child’s bracelet? Thanks a bunch.

-Linda in Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Answer:

There are so many variables to your question! Children have different sized arms, and depending on their growth rate, a bracelet made for them today may not fit tomorrow.

When I make “stock” wire bracelets for children, I make a size 5. If the bracelet has an independent hook & eye clasp, the clasp can be re-sized up to ¾" as the child grows – I do this for free.

Another idea would be to make a thinner wire bracelet (or beaded) and have a ¾" chain at the “eye” end (with a single bead charm at the chain’s end), and use a clasp that will fit into each of the chain’s links to create an adjustable child’s bracelet.

Answer contributed by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong

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5 Comments

1. 

   Linda Overman

   October 31, 2010 at 1:17 pm

   I love the idea of using a chain that makes the childs bracelet adjustable. This should work for adults also as we all have different sized wrists for a stock bracelet at shows etc.
2. 

   Sherry

   November 1, 2010 at 11:09 am

   I’ve made children’s bracelets for quite some time. They are one of my best sellers! Love your ideas Dale. They will help a lot!
   • 

     dalecgr

     November 1, 2010 at 9:52 pm

     You’re welcome Sherry – stay twisted!!
3. 

   Sandi

   November 1, 2010 at 1:17 pm

   I have been using chain extenders for a couple of years now, on necklaces and anklets, as well as bracelets. I decided to do that on all my sale pieces after my favorite piece didn’t work with an outfit I wanted to wear it with. If only the necklace had been 2 inches longer…..well, I added chain, and it was perfect!
   • 

     dalecgr

     November 1, 2010 at 9:46 pm

     Me too Sandi – ‘versatility = affordability’ : )