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10/04/2012

DIY Pandora-Inspired Bracelet

I’ve always liked the looks of the Pandora bracelets, but the price is just outrageous to me.  I came across the Mix & Mingle line while shopping at consumercrafts.com (if you didn’t catch my post yesterday – I had a LOT of fun browsing their jewelry-making supplies and posted another awesome bracelet project).  I decided to try my hand at a knockoff piece.  It was the fastest bracelet I have ever made – it took less than five minutes.  Here’s how my little bangle turned out!
Pandora Inspired Bracelet
This is a bracelet that anyone can make.  If I thought I actually had any manly-man-type readers, I would tell them, impress the woman in your life by making her a charm bracelet like this one because it is seriously SO easy!  But, I think given my readership… you ladies will be making these for yourselves. ;)
I used a couple types of beads, the Mix & Mingle and some plain metal spacer beads.  I opted for the twist-end cuff to put them on (but there is a more traditional snake chain bracelet available too). I chose the small cuff because I have small wrists, and it was *just* big enough.  I’d recommend the 2.75″ size for adults, and the 2.25″ size for kids.
To assemble your bangle, just unscrew one end of the cuff.
And arrange your beads as you like.  I decided not to use all the beads, and leave some space for them to move around along the cuff.  When you’re happy with how it looks, you just screw the end cap back on.
And that’s it!  If you wanted to change it up anytime, you could buy a couple different color or theme mixes, and mix and match to suit your style for the day.
I’ve worn it several times now, and my initial worry was that the end cap might come loose, but it hasn’t at all.  It was on a whim that I picked these supplies up, and I’m so happy I did – it’s been a really fun little bracelet!

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Filed Under: Bracelets, Jewelry, Tutorials Tagged With: 10-minute project, beads, bracelet

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  1. William says

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  7. Michael S says

    11/02/2015 at 3:09 am

    I guess I will have to impress since you have put the challenge down

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  8. Ruth says

    10/13/2015 at 9:55 am

    How much did it cost u to make this bracelet?

    Reply
  9. AFAY says

    06/01/2015 at 4:47 am

    We have a multiple handicapped child who loves to try her hand at crafts – this one looks like something she can do so easily; we are going to the store today and purchase your recommended supplies for her to make these for friends! Thank you for such a lovely expensive looking idea. I am always looking for simple yet classy looking ideas for her to try – this is just perfect! THANK YOU SO MUCH.

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  10. Sylvia says

    04/10/2015 at 6:42 pm

    I Love this! Problem is, I live in Sydney, Australia (aka OZ) ….and consumer Crafts do not sell International. Boo Hoo!! They have great stock, too…I cannot seem to find these bangles anywhere else. My preferred supplier is Fire Mountain Gems, only because they have a flat rate shipping to OZ of $15….regardless of weight…so I have to save up to buy, but I can’t see these bangles on there, I read in the comments that a lot of the US craft stores stock them, ….sigh….
    Also a little favour….please take pity on us poor admirers that have eye problems, and make the font on here BOLD, please? Or just blacker, I cannot see it, except with my nose on the screen to fix up typos! Thank you ma’am….
    I Love your jewelry projects, & have saved several. to make when I can afford to get a large order from Fire Mountain!
    Thanks, dear Adrienne, for your work,and creativity….
    Peace & Love
    Sylvia x

    Reply
  11. Desiree says

    07/24/2014 at 12:29 pm

    I just found your post after making two of these bracelets myself as I’m now searching for missing parts. I love them & they look almost as good as my Pandora’s for MUCH less!!

    Problem is, I lost one of the end caps & cannot find any place online to get just the end caps. I guess I’ll need to buy another bracelet. Also, I’m considering getting a sterling bracelet since these are only silver plate and are starting to turn.

    VERY disappointed that I can’t buy the end caps.

    Reply
  12. Zakiyyah Tanzil says

    06/03/2014 at 10:01 am

    Yes I love PandoBeadvracelets I made several I found the actual love bracelet that the real Pandora charms are on @ a Bead show & bought all of them

    Reply
  13. Jennifer Fonternel says

    02/03/2014 at 6:58 pm

    Please can you tell me where I can buy these supplies…I love them.

    Reply
    • Adrianne says

      02/03/2014 at 7:07 pm

      I ordered from consumercrafts.com, but I have also seen the mix & mingle line at Michaels!

      Reply
  14. Jenn says

    08/08/2013 at 2:06 am

    Awesome! Thank you! I love that you showed exactly what you used, instead of just the finished project and telling us it was easy. I wouldn’t have believed it that way. :) But seeing all the supplies made something click in my brain. I think I could actually do that! Thanks, girl! :)

    Reply
  15. kim says

    02/05/2013 at 12:28 am

    Thank u so much for this information! I’ve been really wanting a Pandora bracelet but it’s just not in my budget. I’m so excited to go to Wal Mart tomorrow and get a couple packs and make a few bracelts in different colors! I’ll call them my Kimdora bracelets…lol. :-)

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  16. Linda says

    01/25/2013 at 12:55 am

    I love this so much. I have a Pandora bracelet that my daughter actually bought me last year for christmas, but the charms are so expensive I rarely buy them. (face it who has that much EXTRA money lying around?) I so want to make a couple of these in different colors to go with different outfits, and I am sure now that it can be done at a fraction of the cost. I had absolutely no idea that this was even available. I love that I will be able to proudly wear a bracelet that I myself have made.

    Reply
  17. Alice says

    12/27/2012 at 12:21 am

    Hi Adrianne, I once again caught your page and this time these stuffs are something different. It’s truly a Happy and simply Happy DIY. These ones look great and ultra stylish. No doubt they are durable too…

    Reply
  18. June says

    11/22/2012 at 9:12 pm

    Fabulously simple, Adrienne! Thanks for sharing your jewelry making tips!

    Reply
  19. terry says

    11/21/2012 at 8:25 am

    Ooooh, this is awesome! I love the colours you chose and the bangle style. So pretty.

    Reply
  20. Jen says

    11/16/2012 at 9:42 am

    What a perfect idea for Christmas gifts! And it seem easy enough to make, just hope I can find some lovely beads

    Reply
  21. Gree Anybuy says

    10/16/2012 at 2:32 am

    I like pandora beads and pandora charms very much. They are quite beautiful!!!

    Reply
  22. Kathy Shea Mormino says

    10/13/2012 at 5:00 am

    Hello, new follower here! I would love to have you link up with my Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week!
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    I hope to see you there!
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    The Chicken Chick

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  23. Meredith says

    10/12/2012 at 11:36 am

    We're featuring you this week @ Keep Calm & Link Up!

    Reply
  24. Messy Roost says

    10/11/2012 at 11:46 pm

    I love this. I have never tried jewelry and I think I could so something like this. Very pretty. Rhonda

    Reply
  25. Wanda Bowen says

    10/11/2012 at 7:30 pm

    Made my mother-in-law a necklace with the snake chain in that line. Everyone thinks it is Pandora. All my supplies came from Wal-Mart; however I love Consumer Crafts and order from them alot!

    Reply
  26. Lindsay says

    10/11/2012 at 5:54 pm

    Really love this bracelet! You are so talented :) Thanks for sharing your awesome-ness at Artsy Corner! :) Hope to see you again this week!!

    Reply
  27. Angela says

    10/11/2012 at 5:15 pm

    So pretty! I'd love to make some for Christmas gifts, thanks for the idea!

    Reply
  28. Ladybird Ln says

    10/10/2012 at 6:20 pm

    This is great Adrianne, I love the colors!

    Carlee
    http://www.ladybirdln.com

    Reply
  29. Savy Green Saver says

    10/09/2012 at 12:45 am

    I have a few I made like that!

    Reply
  30. Tracy says

    10/08/2012 at 2:19 pm

    I love this! I found the beads at Wal-Mart for $5.00, so they were 97 cents cheaper than consumer crafts, but $4.00 cheaper than Joann online. I bought the type bracelet that you have above, but when I put the beads on it fit awkwardly (maybe I have oddly shaped wrists!), at any rate, love the beads. The other type bracelet was out of stock except for an 8″ length, so I ordered online this morning from consumer crafts. Hopefully this bracelet will work out. If so, I know what I'm making for Christmas gifts this year! I had never seen these before. Thanks so much for the great idea!

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  31. BrightOne says

    10/07/2012 at 11:35 pm

    Jo-Ann Fabrics & Michaels Craft stores also sell these.

    Reply
  32. Sandra says

    10/06/2012 at 2:48 am

    The mix and mingle series of beads are also available at Wal-mart. They are about $5 a packet at my Wal-mart.

    Reply
  33. Rebecca D. Dillon says

    10/05/2012 at 9:53 pm

    I have those exact same beads! I got them from A.C. Moore. I added mine to my Pandora bracelet!

    Reply
  34. tumbleweed-contessa says

    10/05/2012 at 2:53 am

    Of course! I priced out a Pandora of my choosing and laughed myself out of the store. I am getting on top of this project soon. Good Christmas present too. Thanks for sharing on Freedom Fridays!

    Reply
  35. goldentahoe says

    10/04/2012 at 6:01 pm

    This is so beautiful !
    Where can I get the supplies ??

    Reply
  36. 4 You With Love says

    10/04/2012 at 3:38 pm

    This is GREAT!

    Reply
  37. Camille says

    10/04/2012 at 2:40 pm

    I love that the colored beads all come together in a packet! That makes it so much easier!

    Reply
  38. Morena Hockley says

    10/04/2012 at 2:33 pm

    Love!!!

    Reply
  39. Debbie says

    10/04/2012 at 2:31 pm

    Love This!

    Reply
  40. Fifi says

    10/04/2012 at 1:43 pm

    This is so lovely Adrianne!! I love pandora too but I don't want to pay the $ for it. I'm a big cheap-o.

    I will definitely have to try making one of these.

    Reply
  41. Sarah says

    10/04/2012 at 12:09 pm

    Adrianne! Seriously! You should be a jewellery designer. I love this one too! I wish I lived close enough to a store that actually sold this stuff, I would totally be making these as Christmas gifts. It's perfect!

    Reply

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