Thursday, 26 January 2012

Repairing Your Damaged Cuff And Bracelet

How To Fix Your Cuff And Bracelet:

Everyone has their favorite bracelet. The bracelet that has been been along for every ride, and has become an inseparable part of the body. Unfortunately, these bracelets can often break. With an active lifestyle, it is common for beads to fall off of the cuff and bracelet. There is still a chance to save your favorite cuff and bracelet, however, and return it safely onto your wrist.

To Make Sure Your Bracelet Is Repairable:

It is important to round up all of the fallen pieces, as soon as they separate. This will allow you to refurbish your original bracelet, as it was originally created, without having to buy new beads. If you are not going to immediately fix your bracelet, you should contain all of the beads in a bag or container, to prevent further loss.

Find The Cause:

You should inspect your bracelet to determine why the beads fell off. Sometimes the clasp has broken, allowing multiple beads to slide off. Other times, the beads simply become damaged and cracked, thereby falling off on their own. Once you know the cause of the damage, you can then properly repair the damaged bracelet.

If The String Or Clasp Is Broken:

If you find that the clasp has broken on your cuff, you can simply order a new clasp from the original retailer. This will allow you to fix the bracelet you love, without having mismatched parts. If it is the string or band that is broken, you can generally find a replacement for not too much money. At local arts and crafts stores, you can find nearly everything you need to replace a damaged bracelet. You can find twine, clasps, elastics and other items to seal your bracelet back together.

If The Beads Are Damaged:

Depending on the size of the bead or jewel, it may be possible to glue it back together. This will only work for medium to larger sized beads, and is also depending on how badly damaged they are. If a larger bead is cracked in half, a small amount of glue should be more than enough to place it back together. It can then be threaded back onto the original string. If the bead is part of a cuff, then it can simply be glued back on in its original position.

If The Beads Cannot Be Fixed:

Sometimes, the beads are simply too far damaged to be salvaged. If this is the case, it is best to try and find a bead that can coincide with the rest. Replacing the originally bead can often be difficult, and anything too similar might not pass. It is better to get a bead that fits well with the rest, than to simply try and mimic the original.

Redesign Your Bracelet:

Since you are already fixing your bracelet or cuff, now is the perfect time to make any adjustments. You can add a new emblem or jewel, or even remove an old one. It can be important to let your favorite bracelet follow you in your life, but sometimes, a little change can be great.

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