ow to make a bracelet  The unique construction of these Italian Charm bracelets enables you to add to your collection of symbols whenever you'd like! You begin your Italian Charm bracelet with a starter bracelet of 14 stretchable stainless steel links. We have several styles of starter bracelets to choose from. The starter bracelet is not recommended by itself without adding additional links. The average person will require a starter bracelet plus 3-4 links. You can choose charms or just single starter links to accomplish this. Our stainless steel charm bracelets stretch to fit over your hand for ease in taking them on and off. Measure around your wrist where you want your bracelet to fit. It can either fit loose or snug, depending on your preference. Use the chart below should help determine what length starter bracelet to order. | Toddler | 13 Links | Approximately 5 Inches | | Child | 14 Links | Approximately 5 1/4 Inches | | Youth | 16 Links | Approximately 5 3/4 Inches | | Small | 17 Links | Approximately 6 1/2 Inches | | Medium | 18 Links | Approximately 7 Inches | | Large | 19 Links | Approximately 7 1/4 Inches | | X-Large | 20 Links | Approximately 7 3/4 Inches | | XX-Large | 21 Links | Approximately 8 Inches | Adding charms to the bracelet is very easy. Each link has a spring-loaded clasp mechanism. Use your thumb to slide open the clasp on the two links you wish to join, and hook them together at a 45 degree angle. The springs inside each link come together into a closed position, locking them together. |