Assembling Italian charm bracelets is simple. The procedure for putting charms on is the same as the process for removing them. The photos below show a bracelet which already has charms on it and new charms being added, the concept is the same for starter bracelets.
Charms link together using a loop on the back of the bracelet. This loop hooks up to the opening on the charm. Notice that in order to put the new charm on you must expand the starter link outward and press down with your thumb to keep it in place. Italian charm bracelets can be assembled and disassembled using only your hands; however, to ease the process, Italian charm tools may be helpful. A nail file or another strong and small object will also work though you’ll risk scratching the Italian charm.
The left side of the charm will have an opening to link to. The charms are tiny and the opening is small. Look carefully, the slot is only a few millimeters wide. Holding the link open with your thumb, slide the charm onto the end from the bottom up.Tilting it at an angle may help to align the links, making it easier to slide on the bracelet.
The instructions and photos below may help you in assembling the new bracelet.
Instructions for Removing Charm Links
Secure the other side of the bracelet using your right hand then pull the bracelet outward to expand the links.
Charms link together using a loop on the back of the bracelet. This loop hooks up to the opening on the charm. Notice that in order to put the new charm on you must expand the starter link outward and press down with your thumb to keep it in place. Italian charm bracelets can be assembled and disassembled using only your hands; however, to ease the process, Italian charm tools may be helpful. A nail file or another strong and small object will also work though you’ll risk scratching the Italian charm.
The left side of the charm will have an opening to link to. The charms are tiny and the opening is small. Look carefully, the slot is only a few millimeters wide. Holding the link open with your thumb, slide the charm onto the end from the bottom up.Tilting it at an angle may help to align the links, making it easier to slide on the bracelet.
The instructions and photos below may help you in assembling the new bracelet.
Instructions for Removing Charm Links
STEP 1
Hold the bracelet securely: Using the left hand, hold the bracelet in the palm of your hand.Your index finger and thumb should be free.
STEP 2
STEP 3
Both hands should be horizontal when pulling outward.
STEP 4
Using your left hand press down into the charm area to keep bracelet expanded. If you're making a first time starter bracelet, you'll need to use the last link on the right side of the bracelet as a starting point.
STEP 5
Notice that the back of each link has a loop on which to put the charms. You can hook them on or off at that area.
Now, using your right hand, slide the charm on the right side over also.
STEP 6
Using your right hand, push the right link toward the bottom to remove it from the link. It will slide downward and then off the link
