Working out what Size to make your jewelry

Hi everyone!

Hope you had a great Easter, and managed to make progress on your latest beading project.

One question I get asked a lot is how to decide what length to make a piece of jewelry. If you're making jewelry to sell, you can make a range of sizes.

But if you know who you're making a bracelet for, then measure their wrist. Use a flexible tape measure and then add 1/2-inch for a child's measurement, 1 inch for an adult.

For children, on average bracelets range from 5-6 1/2 inches for 3-7 years and from 6 1/2 - 7 1/2 inches for 8-12 years.

When it comes to necklaces, children's sizes range from 12-14 inches for 3-7 years and 12-16 inches for 8-12 years.

For adults, it really depends on how long you want the necklace to be. Again, measuring is a good place to start, or check out some jewelry in a shop to get an idea of lengths.

Keep smiling
Felicity 8-)