I’ve been seeing tube bead bracelets on Craftgawker and Pinterest, and they are so pretty. I didn’t invent this particular layered style, but I wanted to make my version as simple as possible – no special knots, and an easy-to-remove clasp. What do you think?
I have had these little tube beads forever in my stash – seriously, they are probably ten or twelve years old! I also have a lot of hemp twine around from the woven bracelets I enjoy making – so everything for tonight’s project came from my stash, but you should be able to find it pretty easily at most craft stores.
I will mention one thing – every time I make layered bracelets with these end caps, you ALWAYS ask where I found them and what size they are. I get them at Hobby Lobby, they are the Jewelry Shoppe brand, and I can only estimate that they are about 3 mm. 
First, figure out how many strands of twine will fit in the cap. In my case, it was 14, but if your twine is thicker or if your end caps are a different size, you may have a different number. Cut however many strands you need. Depending on the size of your wrist, you will want a finished length between 6 and 6.5 inches. Whatever you decide – cut them a little longer to work with – I cut mine to 7.5 inche while I worked.
Add a dab of jewelry glue or super glue to the inside of the end cap, and put all the strands into the cap. Give it a moment to dry, then you can begin threading your beads on.
I added mine at random. Some strands had 2 or 3 beads, some just had one.
Then, gather the other end of your strands together.
Cut them off even at whatever length you decided (in my case, that was 6.5 inches).
Glue the other end cap on.
Then, add a clasp onto the end. Any kind of clasp you like is fine – my personal preference is a lobster clasp.
Try it on – do you like it??
It’s a simple style that works well with all kinds of looks. I love the different tones of brown!
...and welcome! I'm Adrianne. I'm a wife and a mom who has a penchant for all things DIY. I also work full-time, so finding time for those fun projects can be a challenge! 
This is truly a lovely bracelet. Honestly this is sooo my style!!!. Love the simplicity and the combination of the materials.
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You always inspire me with your bracelets. My wrists are so small, I don’t wear bracelets often because they are always too big. This one is so earthy and casual, I love it. I’d love to make one for myself, thanks for the how-to!
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You make me want to get out all of my jewelry supplies and make stuff! I love all of your bracelets.
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Adrianne, this is so pretty! I have one of these bracelets but never realized how simple they were to make. Great tutorial! (Great nail color, too, by the way.)
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It’s beautiful Adrianne!! It’s so unique and interesting. I can’t wait to try it out.
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You are so inspiring – I love all the jewelry you make. I have so much jewelry making stuff and need to get back into it – this would be the perfect project!! This is something I could wear everyday.
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Oooh, I really like that! I love your other bracelet too
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Adrianne, it’s beautiful. Pinned!
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So stylish and simple! Really love the minimalistic look, spot on Adrianne!
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Adrianne, your jewelry tutorials are just amazing….everything is so straight forward and yet so stunning! LOVE them all!
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I love this and would totally wear it! Pinning!!
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You make it look so easy! I still have a little collection of beads I had got my Dad to buy when I was a teenager but was never creative enough to do anything besides string them onto a single strand lol. This tempts me to pull them out and see if I can make something worthwhile… or get some new beads!
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Adrianne, I just love the simple links of this bracelet! GORGEOUS!
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I absolutely love the way this looks on you! Man, now I have to go and buy tube beads…
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Very fun bracelet!
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Looks really good, I like the natural colours you used.