Phone charms have become a popular accessory for mobile phones. The charms are small and dangle from the phone, adding character to the phone. There are many types of charms that can be made depending on your taste, preference, and budget. Many people love to use these DIY phone charms for hanging their keys, their phones, and other items. But, having the same old boring charm that everyone else has becomes so boring after a while. This is why you should learn to make your own phone charms and make them unique. This is where the DIY beaded phone charm comes into the picture.
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Steps to Make Phone Charms
Step 1: Plan and Get the Material You Need
You need to find some beads. There are so many beads out there. Michael’s and Joann’s both have tons of beads to choose from. Find the beads that fit your style and go well with your phone case color.
The center hole in beads varies. So make sure you pick beads that are easy to string onto the string you picked. If the beads are more important to you then pick those first and then pick a string that will definitely fit your beads.
There are two ways to create your charm. Either pick beads at random or use a pattern. I ended up creating several patterns before I picked which one I liked the best. I also put beads in little bowls to keep the different colors separate while making the charm.
Step 2: What String to Use for Phone Charms?
First, you want to figure out what kind of string or threading to use. This can be tricky because if you go to a craft store and check out all of the options available it can be confusing and overwhelming. I’ll let you know what I did but you might find a different thread works better for you.
I didn’t want any of the stretchy options because I didn’t want my phone charm to stretch while on my wrist. I want the beads to stay in place and not move. My daughter is a fidget-er though. So she left some room on hers so she could play with the beads. Again, you do what’s best for you.
One option that we liked for this was embroidery thread because it’s not that expensive and you can get it in many different colors. You just have to make sure that the thread you buy will fit through the beads. Some beads have a very small opening so be sure to keep an eye on that while buying supplies. We also really liked the nylon cord which is pretty break-proof.
Step 3: Set Things Up
The next step is threading the needle after which you secure it to a stable object such as a table edge or chair leg. You can then start threading the beads in any pattern you want. Once you have threaded all the beads, tie a knot at the end to prevent them from sliding off the string. You can then trim the excess string using scissors and decorate it with other beads or ribbons if you wish.
Step 4: Bead It Up
Once you’ve got all that together, it’s time to start stringing the beads onto your needle. Start by threading one end of the string through the middle hole. And after you are done with putting the beads in proper alignment, your DIY beaded phone charm is all ready to put forth a fashion statement. The steps given above will help you make your own phone charm at home.
How to Put Your Charm on Your Phone
To put your new DIY phone charm on your phone you want to take your case off and then find the hole where the on and off button is.
Lace the end of the charm through the case hole. Then lace the end through the loop at the other end and pull until tight. Check out the photos below cuz they make more sense.
If you do not have a lobster claw cord, and your charm has a knot at the end, the good news is that you can tuck the knot into the inside of the case and you won’t see it.
Ready to Make a DIY Beaded Phone Charm?
This article is to enlighten you about phone charms making at home. It is up to your creativity what you want. If you have some supplies left, make a beaded necklace for face masks, mirrors, and handbags.
You can take inspiration from half n half beaded charms, add pearls, quirky beads, fruits, hearts, evil eyes, different shaped beads, etc. For an exclusive phone charm. Once you master it, be a pro. Thank me later, first go and buy your supplies. Best of luck!
