🔴 DIY Bracelet Using Traditional Coral Beads, Easy Step-by-Step.

Hey Hive friends! 👋

Today I’m sharing a quick and meaningful DIY project, a traditional style coral bead bracelet I made for myself to wear on Culture Day Sunday service (our first Sunday of the month celebration at church).

I wanted something handmade that would add a touch of tradition to my outfit and I’m really glad I went for it!

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🧵 Materials Used

• Rectangular ceramic coral beads

• Golden round beads (spacers)

• Black elastic thread (the same type used for shirred dresses)

• A pair of steady hands 😅

I used elastic thread mainly because of the weight of the coral beads, it's strong, stretchy, and holds the bracelet well without sagging.

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📸 A Bit About the Photography Setup

I know these photos aren’t "studio perfect" but I tried to get creative with what I had at home:

• Background: my baby’s white shirt

• Lighting: torchlight from my power bank as LED

• Blue light bounce: the blue cover of my baby’s cream 😅

• Shot on: Huawei Nova 2s smartphone

DIY is not just about crafting, it's about improvising with what you’ve got and making it work!

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✨ The Bracelet Look

Here’s how the finished bracelets turned out

They came out just how I imagined. Bold, simple, and elegant enough to wear with my traditional outfit for church.

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🪡 How I Made It (Super Simple!)

No complicated tools or techniques, just

1. Threading one coral bead

2. Then one gold round bead

3. Repeat until it fits your wrist

4. Tie a strong knot to close the loop

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I picked out the red rectangular ceramic beads and gold round spacers I wanted to use.
💡 I didn’t use too many, just enough to go around my wrist.

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Using black elastic thread, I began alternating:
🔴 1 coral bead → 🟡 1 gold spacer → 🔴 next coral bead...
Repeat until the length feels right.

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I checked the bracelet against my wrist as I worked, making sure the size was a perfect fit, not too loose, not too tight.
📏 Elastic helps with flexibility.

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Once I reached the desired length, I tied a secure knot using the same elastic thread.
I recommend doing a double or triple knot to make sure it holds well.

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That’s it! You’ve got your own handmade traditional bracelet ✨
Takes under 15 minutes and it’s beginner-friendly too.

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Sometimes the most satisfying crafts are the simple ones, especially when they connect you to tradition, purpose, and personal style.
This bracelet isn’t just an accessory, it’s a little reminder of who I am, and where I come from.

Thanks for stopping by my corner of Hive, I’d love to know

Have you ever made your own accessories for a cultural or special event?
Drop a comment, I’d love to see it! 💬

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Much love,
@chatsunny 🔴✨

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