How to Make a Watch with an Interchangeable Band

Jewelry is so much fun to make. These watches with interchangeable bands are great for gift giving or selling. Make multiple bands to wear with different outfits! Learn how to make this unique DIY handmade gift that people will actually want to receive! Fun and easy steps are below:

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        Gather Up What you Need    

Beading Wire or Elastic Cord
BeadsWatch Face    
Crimp Beads (x2)
Lobster Closure Clasps (x2)    
Charms (x2)    
Crimp Bead Crimper Tool    
Nippers
Flat Nose Pliers

   

Step One

-Cut your cord to desired length (measure your wrist, and allow for the watch face if you're making  

 as a gift, the average wrist is around 7")

-Slide on your crimp bead, then through the lobster closure, then back through the crimp bead to   

 create a loop.

Step Two

- Crimp the bead (click here if you're unsure how to use a crimp bead crimper tool)

Step Three

- Begin stringing beads

Step Four

-Finish with a crimp bead and lobster closure as you did in step 1

Step Five

- Make sure when you cut your cord that you leave enough to tuck down into the first bead

Step Six

- Add charms

Voila. Done!