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Here is a quick and easy project for children to put together, Beaded Friendship Bracelets. The supplies can be very reasonably priced per bracelet. Your best value is to purchase the supplies in bulk. You’ll want to get a variety of colors and plenty of beads for a group.
For a birthday party or large group, it is easy to make up these Friendship Bracelet Kits in advance.
Above designs: Complimentary Colors of purple and yellow, Rainbow pattern, Random Selection, Symmetrical Design with shades of pink and white, Analogous Colors of Blue and Green.
Whether this activity is being done for your children or for a large group, use this as a learning experience to explore the world of colors. Some children may have an idea of color combinations that are their favorites, others can get inspiration from looking at artwork or even at pictures in a magazine. Use this as an opportunity to explore the color wheel for complimentary, secondary and even analogist color combinations.
Examples of Beaded Friendship Bracelets
The basic beaded bracelet, simply made with one bead at ends to form an adjustable clasp.
Try these Easy Elastic Friendship Bracelets with white alphabet round beads. Children can spell out their name or a special message.
Stack several of these Beaded Friendship Bracelets together. The woven slide is a great way to adjust the bracelet as well as create a nicely finished edge.
I love the color combinations on these Beaded Bracelets! This design can simplified by using one of the options above. For instance, use an elastic band instead of the clasp.
These braided bracelets could use regular beads as well as letter beads. Using embroidery thread is a little more difficult, but this shows another way to finish off your bracelet.
