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Missydora said:
This is some of my formulas for creating my bracelets. I use a few methods. Triangular and alternating smooth and textured charms. Below is alternating method. Overall I'm trying to create either some harmony using colours so maybe same hues in the muranoes. Create a bracelet whereby the charms aren't too clashing in size and have texture but not so that is too busy. So not too many next to another. Hence I tend to do rough patterned texture next to a smooth one. Object to this is also so that the individual more intricate charms stand out more. Here's a photo below and illustrate what I was trying to do. Hopefully it's understandable and is helpful. View attachment 3782389 View attachment 3782390
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Missydora said:
This is an easier triangular method. But requires 3 charms that are the same or similar in shape and size. Its more foolproof method and works especially if you have multiples of the same sort of charms. If I had another pink opalescent charm instead of the blush splendor charm this bracelet would be pretty well balanced overall in symmetry. View attachment 3782392 View attachment 3782393
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Missydora said:
I have lots of charms that are pointy or irregular shaped like the queen bee, bear and frog so I tend to place them next to a ball shape or smooth rounded shaped charm. The bracelet still looks ecceletic not so put together. View attachment 3782424
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Thank You so much for doing this!! This has been extremely helpful!!
 
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rose10 said:
Thank You so much for doing this!! This has been extremely helpful!!
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No problem I don't mind doing this. Other ladies will have there own way of doing things. This is just something that works for me. I kinda just stuck to it. I have so many years of bead playing I found that if I have some pattern and order. I will buy less impulsively.
 
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Missydora said:
This is an easier triangular method. But requires 3 charms that are the same or similar in shape and size. Its more foolproof method and works especially if you have multiples of the same sort of charms. If I had another pink opalescent charm instead of the blush splendor charm this bracelet would be pretty well balanced overall in symmetry. View attachment 3782392 View attachment 3782393
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This is awesome, thank you for taking the time to share this!
 
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Missydora said:
This is some of my formulas for creating my bracelets. I use a few methods. Triangular and alternating smooth and textured charms. Below is alternating method. Overall I'm trying to create either some harmony using colours so maybe same hues in the muranoes. Create a bracelet whereby the charms aren't too clashing in size and have texture but not so that is too busy. So not too many next to another. Hence I tend to do rough patterned texture next to a smooth one. Object to this is also so that the individual more intricate charms stand out more. Here's a photo below and illustrate what I was trying to do. Hopefully it's understandable and is helpful. View attachment 3782389 View attachment 3782390
Click to expand...

Missydora said:
This is an easier triangular method. But requires 3 charms that are the same or similar in shape and size. Its more foolproof method and works especially if you have multiples of the same sort of charms. If I had another pink opalescent charm instead of the blush splendor charm this bracelet would be pretty well balanced overall in symmetry. View attachment 3782392 View attachment 3782393
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Missydora said:
I have lots of charms that are pointy or irregular shaped like the queen bee, bear and frog so I tend to place them next to a ball shape or smooth rounded shaped charm. The bracelet still looks ecceletic not so put together. View attachment 3782424
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Great tutorials Missydora! I also like the look of balanced bracelets but not necessarily repeating exactly the same beads.
I never developed a formula per se, but just aim for the look visually. I'm now gonna have to go back to my bracelets and see if they fit into any of your methodologies, out of ineterest!
 
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Went to the Rehobeth outlet today and got five charms. Not pictured are the unicorn and reindeer charms but here are the three I got for my Magic Kingdom inspired bracelet: Japan doll for Small World, camel for the spitting camel by flying carpet ride and the parrot for the Enchated Tiki Hut. I think the parrot is my favorite.
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Missydora said:
There's absolutely no problem with assembling at random. [emoji2]
I can be a bit OCD sometimes but I also like to be creative. I do eclectic bracelets aswell not just put together ones. Im constrained with the beads I've got as I have slowed down a fair bit. So just create with what I have. You should post photos on here & share pics of your lovely bracelet. I often need inspiring [emoji2]
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Here's mine. I'm a little embarrassed because it's obviously packed to the maximum and I didn't have any formula for assembly. I also did not think whether the colors and tones were going to match as I acquired each charm through the years. So here's a little inspiration for serendipity. [emoji5]
 
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haruki2008 said:
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I actually think it looks really good!!. I think having the dangles makes so much difference than had you not have any. My favourite colours for Pandora is pink and purple too. I can't get enough of them. :girlsigh: to say you randomly put them together as well. It's so pretty!!. I wear my bracelet full too. It don't suit my wrist when there's only a few charms it's strange. Yet it looks great when i see it on other ladies.
I'm going to try do things randomly see if It can look as good as yours:smile:
 
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