Everything You Need to Enter Your Friendship Bracelet Era
Ever since Taylor Swift dropped "You're on Your Own, Kid," there has been a very clear rise in the friendship bracelet trend. We're live music fanatics (who attended the Eras Tour), but we've noticed bracelet trading has become a staple to concerts in all genres, from K-pop to alternative.
Now, we find ourselves craving friendship bracelets for every event and holiday, leading us to make bracelets of our own. Whether you're looking to hand out bracelets at your upcoming concerts or you simply want to share the love with your friends, here is everything you need to purchase to begin your bracelet-making journey.
Elastic Bracelet String: $6.99
First things first, you'll need string. The most basic type to use for your friendship bracelet is a clear, elastic string. This style is usually the easiest for beginners because all you have to do is slide the bead through it. Elastic also tends to be the most discreet, so you will never have to worry about your beads matching the color.
Embroidery Thread: $9.99
More advanced users can try an embroidery thread. This string can make it look like you put much effort into making your friendship bracelets because the colors can match the genius color scheme you come up with, and overall, the bracelet will look more cohesive. And the most advanced users can create complicated strings, such as blending and braiding two colors.
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Alphabet Beads Set: $10.95
Anyone who's making bracelets for concerts will need alphabet beads. The best part of trading with other fans is not knowing what song or person your bracelet will reference. While we were at the Eras Tour, we started a game of predicting which era we'd receive next. If you're not attending a show, it's always fun to put a personal touch on the bracelet with the person's name or a message.
Rainbow Bead Set: $16.99
Here comes the most fun part: coming up with the color scheme of the bracelet. The colors dictate the vibe of the entire piece—will you keep it cute with shades of pink or lean on the edgy with black and red? We recommend starting with a vibrant rainbow set, so you'll have all of the most popular colors.
Pink Aesthetic Charm Bracelet Gift Set: $17.98
Some people prefer an overall aesthetic with all their bracelets, and there are intense bracelet makers who like to have a wide assortment of beads to make them as personalized as possible. In either of these cases, you'll want to look for more specific sets like this pink, almost mermaidcore one. We've also seen kits that specialize in other colors, pop culture fandoms (like superheroes) and many more. You'll be surprised by what kinds of beads you can find.
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Bracelet-Making Kit: $11.99
We understand if you don't want to spend the money on all the separate tools. Honestly, owning a wide variety of beads and strings can be expensive, especially for a new bracelet maker. This kit from Amazon is a viable choice for anyone who's on the fence about whether they'll enjoy making friendship bracelets or only need to make bracelets for a special event.
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