Start off by taking a small piece of clay and rolling it into a ball. If using other beads, make the clay bead about the same size as them.

Thread the beads through a toothpick or a bamboo skewer to make a hole through it.

Let the beads dry for 12-24 hours. Once they are completely dry, you can remove them from the skewer.

At this point, you can paint them if you wish!

Take a piece of hemp cord or elastic string to make your bracelet. String the clay beads and/or decorative beads onto the string. Measure around your wrist and cut the size you need.