Make a photo bracelets jewellery

Making photo bracelets is something that you can do with your kids as a project. This simple bracelet can be done in just a few minutes. All you need are a few materials to get started. This will teach your kids how to be resourceful and creative to come up with new items. Learn how to make photo bracelets by following these steps.

• Materials to prepare. The materials that you need are your computer and printer, empty masking tape rolls, colored paper, glue, varnish and paintbrushes. For the masking tape rolls, use a thick width so that you can place the pictures.
• Prepare the bracelets. You need to prepare the bracelets first. Make sure that the masking tape rolls can easily slip on your wrist. Wrap the masking tape rolls with different colors of paper. This will make the bracelet more attractive. Use the glue to stick the colored paper on the rolls. Set aside the bracelets and allow the glue to dry.
• Measure the width. Measure the width of the masking tape rolls so that you can print out pictures in the right size.
• Print pictures. Go to your computer and pick out some pictures that you want to use for the photo bracelet. You can use your own family pictures or you can get pictures from the Internet. Download the images on your computer. Open a photo-editing program and change the dimensions of the picture so that you can print them out and stick them on the bracelet. You may have to choose pictures that are not too detailed since they will be made smaller. Afterwards, arrange the pictures in a blank document and print them out.
• Cut the pictures. Allow the ink to dry first. Cut the pictures that you printed out. You can now stick them on your photo bracelet.
• Stick the pictures. You can now stick the pictures on the bracelets that you prepared earlier. Use a paintbrush to paint a bit of glue at the back of the pictures. Make sure that you do not go over the surface and paint only a thin coating so that the bracelet will not be messy. Stick the pictures on the bracelet one by one. Set the bracelet aside to allow the glue to dry.
• Varnish the bracelet. You are almost done with your photo bracelet. When the glue is dry, you can paint varnish all over the bracelet to protect the picture and to give your photo bracelet a glossy look. Make sure that you coat the entire surface of the bracelet. Allow it to dry for a few hours and then you can wear your photo bracelets. 

Now you know how to make your own photo bracelets. You can also make other photo items such as photo necklace pendants and even earrings. Check out your local arts and crafts stores to purchase some jewelry parts so that you can start making your photo jewelry. This is a fun activity that can keep your kids occupied for an afternoon.