Diabetic Bracelets

On the Internet, I looked around pretty bracelets diabetes and basically what I saw was a string of beads as $ 60. I know I could def. I make these, but what kind of cord do I use the string the pearls? Perhaps the memory wire of metal? Or ......? I'm not sure.

Thank you very much!

There are many things you can use for your string of pearls. thread of memory, while durable, will not be the best bet for this use. If you do not want to mess around with a clip, elastic cord will be your best bet (I do not like it because knots can be undone and then your beads are everywhere). If you're willing to take a little extra time and add a clasp, I would use a nylon string (if your pearls are really small) or linseed wax (if the beads have holes bigger). wax linen is the strongest thread that I've ever used, and it is wet will not kill. Nylon will be the next step down, strength wise, but still very solid. If it will be worn as often as they should be aware that you should periodically restring - ie after a few years (which is the nature of beaded jewelry).

elastic cord, which is readily available right next to all the material of pearls to your local Joanne Fabrics, Michaels or your local shop hobby.

If you go to a craft store, usually by the beads they put on a cord type material that is ideal for stringing beads. I do not recommend the wire.

what is a diabetic bracelet? Is this for charity? or bracelet for detecting low blood glucose or high? to be more precise.

This is my fave store to buy pearls. Their prices are very reasonable and you can get everything you need to make great jewelry. Shipping is free too.

I make tons of jewelry and that is where I get most of my crystals and silver components.
If you have questions about what to buy, just email me and I can guide you in how to begin.
http://www.artbeads.com/

Go to a craft and hobby store and explore your options. You can get beads and cord or string as a package deal.

Excellent idea!

There are a lot of info on my website on making bracelets of all sorts of ways, so it might be useful:
http://www.glassattic.com/polymer/jewelr ...
(Click on bracelets ... ...)
You can also view the categories on this page called leashes eyeglass necklaces and some because the principles may be the same.

There is also info there about using different types of Cording:
... Slim: same page as above, but click on the cords
... Thicker: http://glassattic.com/polymer/pendants_c ...
(Click Cording ... ...)

And of course, my site is mainly on polymer clay, so the potential for any type, size, color, model, type of beads are presented to you, too, with lessons, examples, etc.:
http://glassattic.com/polymer/beads.htm


HTH

Diane B.