You should do something nice for those who care about you. Why not surprise them with a nice homemade gift. Jewelry is the best gift that you could ever hope to give them. You can even hone your homemade jewelry making skills and turn it into a home business activity. Here are a couple of tips on how to make homemade jewelry. Shall focus on simple yet elegant types of jewelry.

How to make a charm bracelet

You need to find three twelve-inch strands of floss. The floss should not be normal floss but embroidery floss. Hold them together and then tie all of them into a knot. This knot should leave a two-inch tail. You should then braid the strands together. The braids should reach eight inches in length. Tie a knot similar to the first knot. This second knot should leave a two-inch tail. This means that the total length of the strands is twelve inches, which is what we started with. Finally, string a charm to the bracelet. Your charm bracelet is complete.

How to make nail polish pendants

Nail polish pendants are simple pieces of jewelry that look exquisitely beautiful and classy. The first thing you need is glass pendant tiles. You also need glittery nail polish, a suitable sealer and E6000 adhesive. Begin with the glass pendant tiles, paint these tiles with the nail polish that you have assembled and then allow the polish to dry up. You should then seal the polish with the sealer. You can even use a nail polish topcoat or dimensional adhesive to seal up the polish. The final step is to glue the pendant on a bail using the E6000 adhesive. Do not start showing off the pendant immediately or wrapping it in a gift bag. Leave it alone for some time so that the glue may set. You will then have your nail polish pendant ready for your own use.

How to make a chain and leather necklace

This is a simple process. You need to lace or thread a leather cord through a necklace chain. You can tie the leather to the final chain links or you can use a cord end finding. You should finish off with a swivel clasp. The clasp gives your chain a contemporary look.

How to make cameo hair pins

Your hair is perhaps your most precious item. Your jewelry set cannot be complete without making a homemade cameo hair pin. Cameos are beautiful accessories. You can easily find them in flea markets or in thrift stores. You can simply glue these cameos to a hairpin finding. You can also wire wrap them on the hairpin finding. They are perhaps the easiest form of homemade jewelry that you could possibly make.

There you have it. Now you can make simple and gorgeous homemade jewelry. It is high time that you made some for your family and friends now. They are cost-effective and take little time. Surprise your loved ones today with a gift made from your hands that reflects what you feel for them in your heart.