For Men

Women and jewelries are known to be best friends; there is no doubt about that. Most people, when they think about jewelries, they often think of women and I think this is because most jewelry is designed for women. Jewelries tend to always have a feminine look to it, both in design and in color. I also notice that only few men like to wear accessories or jewelries except for their wedding rings. And though there are men who wear necklaces but still they are few and often than not, they are not handmade jewelries like the pieces we feature here in Handmade Jewelry Club, so, let us think about men and jewelries for a while.

For this article, I am going to share some tips on how to make handmade jewelries manlier in appearance by choosing the right colors, design and material. I have researched for videos and pictures for visual so you can have an idea.

The first tip I will share in creating jewelries for men is using the Chainmaille technique. Metals and chain suits men but we have to be careful in choosing the style or process of linking. I suggest if you are going to make a chainmaille for men use a design that will create a rounded or tubelike chain.

Like this bracelet from Beadinggem

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Full Persian Chainmaille Bracelet

If you will notice, it is a simple chain bracelet and without charms.

Charms are not recommended for men for their bracelets.

If you are going to make a necklace for men, choose pendants that are masculine in style such as dog tags, skulls, crosses and Celtic designs.

Like Men's Jewelry Stainless Firemark Tag Pendant from

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There are many pendant findings available in the market. You just have to be careful in choosing the design suited for men.

Cords are also recommended to use in making jewelry for men.

I suggest for handmade jewelry or accessory for men, use black or brown cords. These colors are unisex and it will suit both men and women.

Image courtesy of BeadsNice

You can also string some beads like this Men's Prosperity Beaded Necklace from Sobriety Stones but be careful in choosing the right colors. Earth colors and dark colors are suitable for men. Avoid clear glass beads instead use solid colors.

Metal spacers can also be used to break the monotony of colors because dark colors sometimes tend to be boring.

If you like to start making a simple bracelet for you hubby or special someone, here is a free video from Jewelry Supply compiled at Diylessons.org

You can learn jewelry making at Diylessons.org

So, again, let us think about men and jewelry for awhile.

I hope you liked my tips and I hope they are helpful.

If you have suggestions on jewelry making for men please feel free to leave a comment and I will be happy to feature your ideas in our next posts.

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