Follow this easy friendship bracelet tutorial to make Taylor Swift bracelets. We have over 250 Taylor Swift bracelet ideas inspired by your favorite songs and albums. Plus, learn the best method for how to tie a friendship bracelet so it won't come undone!
When I heard that people were making Taylor Swift friendship bracelets to trade with other Swifties at the ERAS tour, I had to get in on it.
The tradition was started based on the song "You're On Your Own, Kid," which includes the line "So make the friendship bracelets."
It was even more fun to make the friendship bracelets than I thought.
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Taylor Swift Bracelet Ideas
How to Make Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets
Materials Needed
- Seed beads
- Seed Beads (From Walmart)
- Elastic Cord
- Alphabet Beads
- E6000 Adhesive (optional)
- Scissors
- Felt (optional)
Friendship Bracelet Tutorial
- Pick out beads and create color schemes that match the song or album that will inspire your Taylor Swift friendship bracelets. (I have over 250 ideas for words or phrases to put on bracelets below.)
- Next, find the letter beads needed to spell out song titles, lyrics, or phrases.
- Lay out a piece of felt to put your beads on, it will help them to stay put rather than roll off of the table.
- Measure your wrist and add 2 or 3 inches to each side of the length. Pre-stretch and cut the elastic cord.
- Tie a double knot on one end of the elastic cord and add beads.
How to Tie a Friendship Bracelet
- Tie a strong triple knot after adding beads and phrases, to secure the bracelet.
- Brush a little bit of E600 glue on each side of the knot. Allow the glue to dry before putting the bracelet on your wrist. This strong glue will keep the knot from coming undone.
- Snip the tails off of the extra elastic cord after you have checked the knot is secure.
Above is a photo of the back of my bracelets, you can not see the knots. I wore these bracelets for multiple days and these are very sturdy once they are knotted and glued!
Friendship Bracelet Pro Tips
- Pre-stretch the elastic cord before you begin beading. Holding one end of the cord and pull it between your thumb and forefinger of your other hand, to gently stretch it. Repeat this three or four times. This ensures the cord will not stretch and lengthen after you have beaded the bracelet.
- It's good to have some extra string space for the bracelet, you don't want to make it too tight.
- Make bracelets to fit many wrist sizes if making friendship bracelets to trade at the ERAS tour. As with any group of people, Swifties come in all shapes and sizes!
- Make some friendship bracelets that you know kids and tweens will like, and those you can make smaller in size.
- Similarly, make some that will fit larger wrists. Everyone should be able to take part in bracelet trading!
- Lay out a piece of felt to put your beads on, it will help them to stay put rather than roll off of the table.
Taylor Swift Bracelet Ideas by Album
Here are some closer photos of bracelets I made for the ERAS tour.
- Top left: bracelet ideas inspired by Midnights
- Top right: inspired by Lover
- Bottom left: inspired by Taylor Swift debut album and Fearless
- Bottom right: bracelets inspired by 1989
I prefer to use phrases that you can read entirely without having to turn the bracelet so I keep the words or phrases on the bracelets under 10 letters, sometimes I'd go up to 15 letters at the most.
Below you can find over 250+ song titles, phrases, or words to put on your Taylor Swift bracelets.
Midnights
Album colors: Navy blue, dark purple, light purple, black, silver, gold, white
| Anti-Hero Lavender Haze YOYOK Vigilante Shi* Bejeweled Karma Mastermind High Infidelity Hits Different Glitch Midnight Rain Maroon | It's Me, Hi I'm The Problem Haze Dressin 4 Revenge Shimmer Nice Karma is a Cat Love is a Lie Catastrophic Blues Tea Time Cat Eye Get Even |
Evermore
Album colors: Tan, brown, cream
| Evermore Willow Champagne Problems Gold Rush 'Tis the Season Tolerate it No Body No Crime Happiness | Dorothea Ivy Coney Island Marjorie Time 2 Go Wreck My Plans Bait and Switch Get Better |
Folklore
Album colors: Gray, silver, cream, white, dark green
| Folklore The 1 Cardigan Mirrorball Seven August Your Favorite | Invisible String Mad Woman The Lakes Peace Betty Exile Marvelous Time |
Lover
Album colors: Pink, light blue, light purple, hot pink, bright yellow, white, gold, silver
| Lover 4got U Existed Cruel Summer The Man The Archer Miss Americana Heartbreak Prince Paper Rings Cornelia Street London Boy Knock Out Snakes & Stones Architect I Fancy You | Calm Down Afterglow ME Daylight 4Everand Ever Overdramatic & True Just Like Leo Calm Down Damn, it's 7 AM Can U Just Not Combat Heartbeat Bless My Soul Peaceful Quiet |
Red
Album colors: Red, black, white, silver, beige, brown
| Red All Too Well Lucky One Starlight U Think About Me 10 Minute Version Casually Cruel Million Dollar Couch Plaid Shirt Perfect Night Bad News Forever Winter Never Ever Treacherous | I Was There It Was Rare I Remember It Feelin' 22 Twenty Two State of Grace Trouble F the Patriarchy Red Scarf Next to You Summer Sun Begin Again Quicksand Beautiful Tragic |
Speak Now
Album colors: Purple, magenta, gold, silver
| Speak Now Mine Sparks Fly Dear John Back 2 December Mean Better Than Revenge Enchanted Innocent Lights Shine | Haunted Last Kiss Long Live Ours Castles Crumbling Timeless I Can See You Electric Touch Run Away Now Confetti Falls |
Reputation
Album colors: Black, dark green, gold
| Ready For It End Game Big Reputation Did Something Bad Don't Blame Me Delicate LWYMMD So It Goes Gorgeous Getaway Car Furious Shaking My Head | King of My Heart Dress Can't Have Nice Things New Year's Day Like a Vendetta Island Breeze Lights Down Low Crimson Red Paint Ra-di-di-da-da Don't Like U List of Names So Gatsby |
1989
Album colors: Light blue, white, light purple
| Welcome to NY New Romantics Style Out of the Woods Stay Shake it Off Bad Blood Wildest Dreams This Love Ruthless Game | New York Rumors Fly Crystal Skies Young & Reckless Mad Love Remember Me Red Lips Rosy Cheeks Heart Break Clean Achilles Heel |
Fearless
Fearless album colors: White, Gold, Silver, Beige,
| Fearless Fifteen Love Story Hey Stephen White Horse U Belong With Me Breathe Tell Me Why Ur Not Sorry Fairytale White Dress | Forever & Always Perfectly Fine Superstar The Best Day Isn't This Easy Say Yes Flawless Capture It Remember It Casually Cruel Say Yes |
Taylor Swift
Album Colors: Green, Turquoise, Gold, White
| Tim McGraw Picture to Burn Teardrops Cold As You Stay Beautiful Should've Said No T-S Debut | Our Song Oh My My My Only Me With You Wishing Star Play It Again Favorite Song Strike a Match Screen Door |
More ERAS Tour Bracelet Ideas
| Taylors Version Eras 2023 Eras 2024 Taylor Nation A Lot Going On Team Swift Team Taylor I (Heart) TS Cryptic | Thirteen Swiftie Swiftie Forever Queen Taylor Eras + City (i.e. Eras Houston) Junior Jewels Maple Latte |
Funny Taylor Swift Bracelet Ideas
| My Auras Moonstone Like Ever Ax > Mended Fence Cat Mom Meredith Olivia Benjamin Button Hey Stop My Mind Is Alive Sad Girl Autumn | Miss Misery 90s Trend Who's Taylor Swift? Happy Decoding 27 Seconds Laughing from Hell No, It's Becky Sexy Baby Peace Love Cats Man I Feel You Dibbles Scooter's Tears |
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Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets
Video
Equipment
- 1 Pair of Scissors
- 1 Tube of E6000 glue
Materials
- Seed beads
- Elastic Cord AKA invisible string (see what I did there)
- Alphabet Beads
Instructions
Friendship Bracelet Tutorial
- Pick out beads in color schemes that match the song or album that will inspire your Taylor Swift friendship bracelets.
- Next, find the letter beads needed to spell out song titles, lyrics, or phrases.
- Measure your wrist and add 2 or 3 inches to each side of the length. *SEE NOTES
- Cut the elastic and pre-stretch it.
- Tie a double knot on one end of the elastic cord and add beads.
How to Tie a Friendship Bracelet
- After adding beads and phrases, tie a strong triple knot to secure the bracelet.
- Brush a little bit of E600 adhesive on each side of the knot. Allow the glue to dry. This strong glue is very important, this is what will keep your knot from coming undone!
- Snip the tails off of the extra elastic cord after you have checked the knot is secure.
Notes
- Pre-stretch the elastic cord before you begin beading. Holding one end of the cord and pull it between your thumb and forefinger of your other hand, to gently stretch it. Repeat this three or four times. This ensures the cord will not stretch and lengthen after you have beaded the bracelet.
- Remember that most of the time it's good to have some extra space for the bracelet, you don't want to make it too tight.
- If making friendship bracelets to trade at the ERAS tour: make bracelets to fit many wrist sizes. As with any group of people, Swifties come in all shapes and sizes!
- Make some friendship bracelets that you know kids and tweens will like, and those you can make smaller in size.
- Similarly, make some that will fit larger wrists. Everyone should be able to take part in bracelet trading!
Gwyneth
Thank you so much for laying this out so well! i'm excited to make my bracelets for the Toronto show. It will be easy for me if I follow your directions with the album colours and phrases. Thanks :)
Amelia Meyrick
I love making Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets it's fun!!! I have so many .❤️❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊😊
Melissa
I love making Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets it's fun!!! I have so many . I hope to trade some at the Taylor Swift tribute concert and simply Spice concert this Thursday night!!!❤❤❤❤❤😭😭
Gina
I might be obsessed with these now, they are so cute and customizable! My favorite Swiftie bracelets that I made said "Karma is a cat" and "NICE." I hope there will be bracelet trading at the theaters for the Eras Tour movie!
Sarah
Me too!! I am definitely making more for Christmas gifts too. :)
Ambrielle
The cutest bracelets! These turned out adorable and were so fun to make.
Sarah
I'm so glad you liked making them!
Diane
Great ideas, inspiration and ‘how-to’ from someone who obviously is s “ LOVER” of all things T.S.! Thank you!
~Diane, IL
Sarah
Thank you Diane! I love it when a swiftie stops by!!!
Josie
Thanks for the tips :)
Sarah
You're so welcome!
Shannon
Hi! Did you use 3mm or 4mm seed beads for these?
Sarah
I actually don't know the sizes but I had a few different sizes. I bought beads mainly for the colors I wanted. One of the packs I used is this one from Walmart: https://rstyle.me/+BBLVOtarKv5mmAyNsOSsFg
Kelly
Where did you get the square letter beads? Love them!
Sarah
They are from Hobby Lobby! https://www.hobbylobby.com/Beads-Jewelry/Beads/Acrylic-Plastic-Beads/Silver-Gold-Square-Letter-Beads/p/81113381
Jessica
Could not love these ANY MORE. Thanks so much tor the glue tip!
Sarah
You're welcome! It really makes them un-breakable!