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DIY Beaded Bag Charms: 6 Ideas That Cost $1.60 and Sell for $20
One easy method, six styles people are buying right now, and the pricing math to sell them.
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How do you make a beaded bag charm? Crimp 6 inches of beading wire to a lobster clasp. Thread on 12 to 18 beads and a charm. Crimp the other end. That is it. It takes about 10 minutes.
Bag charms are everywhere right now. Searches for DIY beaded bag charms on Pinterest jumped over 900% this year, and they sell for $16 to $33 on Etsy. Your cost is about $1.60. That is a lot of room for profit.
The method
How to make a beaded bag charm
Learn this once and you can make every charm in this post.
1. Clasp
Slide a crimp bead on the wire, loop it through the clasp, and squeeze.
2. Beads
Thread 12 to 18 beads. Lay them out first.
3. Charm
Add one charm at the bottom.
4. Crimp
Crimp the end, then trim the extra wire.
The ideas
6 beaded bag charm ideas that sell
Each one finishes at 4 to 6 inches. Make 10 in an afternoon.
Pearl & Gold Bag Charm (the Classic)
This is the best seller. Pearls and gold look expensive, but a whole bag of them costs less than one coffee.
Moms, teachers, and bridesmaids all buy this one. Make it first and make a lot of it.
What you need
- 10 pearl beads
- 8 gold spacer beads
- 1 small gold heart or shell charm
- 1 lobster clasp, 6 in. beading wire, 2 crimp beads
How to make it
- Crimp the wire to the lobster clasp.
- Thread pearl, gold, pearl, gold until it is full.
- Add the charm at the end.
- Crimp it closed and trim the wire.
Tip: Odd numbers look better. If it looks off, take one pearl out.
Boho Wood Bag Charm (the Earthy One)
Wood beads are big, light, and cheap. Six of them fill a whole charm, so this one is super fast.
It looks great on canvas totes and straw bags. Sell it in spring and summer.
What you need
- 4 to 6 wood beads in 2 sizes
- 1 crochet or felt bead (optional)
- 1 mini tassel, wood flower or wood leaf
- 1 lobster clasp, wire, 2 crimp beads
How to make it
- Crimp the wire to the clasp.
- Thread the wood beads, big ones in the middle.
- Loop the tassel or wood flower on the end.
- Crimp and trim.
Tip: Mix 2 sizes of wood beads. Big in the middle, small at the ends looks pro.
Initial Bag Charm (the Money Maker)
This is how you charge more. Put one letter bead in the middle and it becomes a custom gift.
People buy one for every kid, every sister, and every teacher. That is why the initial charm sells for $20 to $28.
What you need
- 1 letter bead
- 6 to 8 accent beads (pearl, wood or gold)
- 1 small leaf or flower charm (optional)
- 1 lobster clasp, wire, 2 crimp beads
How to make it
- Crimp the wire to the clasp.
- Thread half your accent beads.
- Add the letter bead in the middle.
- Finish the other side the same way, then crimp.
Tip: Pre-make both sides with no letter. When an order comes in, you just add the letter and crimp.
Print the bag charm cheat sheet
All six ideas, the method, and the cost and pricing math on one page. Keep it by your bead tray.
Open the printable →
Color Pop Bag Charm (the Fun One)
Bright glass beads are for teens, backpacks, and sports bags. Pick 3 colors that match, like school colors.
This is a great one to sell at school fairs and team events.
What you need
- 14 glass beads in 3 colors
- 1 star or flower charm
- 1 lobster clasp, wire, 2 crimp beads
How to make it
- Pick 3 colors and lay out a pattern.
- Crimp the wire to the clasp.
- Thread your pattern.
- Add the charm, crimp, and trim.
Tip: Make sets in local team colors. They sell out at every game.
Charm Cluster (the Trendy One)
This is the big trend right now. It is 3 to 5 little dangles all hanging from one clasp. The more full it looks, the better.
Mix a tassel, a short strand of wood beads, and one fun piece like a crochet flower or heart. A little clash is the point.
What you need
- 1 lobster clasp with a split ring
- 1 mini tassel
- 1 short strand of wood beads
- 1 crochet flower, heart or ribbon loop
- Jump rings
How to make it
- Hook each dangle onto its own jump ring.
- Add them to the clasp ring one at a time.
- Put the longest piece in the back.
- Close each jump ring tight and give it a shake.
Tip: Open jump rings side to side, not apart. Then they close tight and stay shut.
Matching Set (the Bundle)
Make a bag charm and a short matching keychain with the same beads. Now it is a set.
A set sells for $36. That is about $13 more than one charm, and it only takes 10 more minutes.
What you need
- 1 bag charm from above
- Same beads for a 3 in. keychain strand
- 1 key ring
- 1 small gift bag
How to make it
- Make your bag charm.
- Make a shorter strand with the same beads.
- Add the key ring.
- Bag them together.
Tip: Sets are the best holiday gift. Show them together on one card.
Package & Price Your Bag Charms to Sell
A loose charm looks cheap. The same charm on a kraft card looks like a boutique gift.
Your cost is about $1.60 a charm. Here is what to charge.
What you need
- Kraft display card with your shop name
- Small hole punch for the clasp
- Price sticker on the back
- Gift bag for sets
How to price it
- Simple charm: $16.
- Pearl & gold or initial: $20 to $24.
- Custom name: $28.
- Charm + keychain set: $36.
Tip: Hang charms on a wood rack at markets, like the photo above. People pick them up when they are at eye level.
Make it easy
Your bag charm game plan
Do it in this order and you can have a full market display in one weekend.
1. Shop
Pearls, wood beads, wire kit, and cards. Sort them in a bead tray.
2. String
Make 10 of each style back to back.
3. Card
Clip each one to a kraft card.
4. Sell
$20 charms, $36 sets.
Safety: Small beads are a choking risk. Keep them away from little kids and say so on your card.
Keep going
What to read next
More things to make, gift, and sell.
Make your first bag charm tonight
Start with pearl and gold. It is the easiest and the best seller.
Get the pearl & gold beads →Updated October 6, 2026. This website contains affiliate links. Some products are gifted by the brand to test. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The content on this website was created with the help of AI.
This website contains affiliate links. Some products are gifted by the brand to test. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The content on this website was created with the help of AI.
