Want to add some extra pizazz to your phone? Phone charms and wrist straps are trendy gadgets that are super cute and practical. In this article, we’ll walk you through attaching a phone charm to just about any case and making a simple phone charm yourself. Read on to get started!
How to attach phone charms
Choose the best method for your phone case from the options below and follow the steps carefully.
Method 1: Using the mute button hole
- Remove your phone from its case.
- Locate the mute button hole on the phone case, usually above the volume buttons on the phone’s left edge.
- Slide the looped end of the phone charm through the mute button hole while holding the case in one hand and the charm in the other. Pull the string through until it’s on the other side, ensuring the bead or charm does not go through the hole.
- Tie a knot using the phone charm’s loop.
- Reinsert the phone back into the case. It should slide in comfortably.
Method 2: Modifying a phone case without a hole
- Remove your phone from the case and mark the desired location for the charm with a fine-tip permanent marker.
- Heat a needle over a flame and pierce two holes in the case, about a centimeter apart, by pressing gently on the marks.
- Place cardboard inside the case for backing, then drill a hole using a 5/64-inch drill bit at a 45-degree angle on the marked spot. Warning: Work slowly to avoid cracking the case.
- Slide the phone charm’s string through the hole or holes you created.
- Secure the charm with a simple knot by threading the charms or beads through the loop and tying it.
Method 3: Attaching to the phone’s audio jack
- Locate the audio jack on your phone.
- Insert a premade phone jack charm by popping its base into the audio jack.
- For a dangling charm or bracelet, insert an audio jack plug with a lobster claw or ring, then tie the charm to the end of the plug.
Method 4: Making a simple phone charm
- Measure the desired length of your phone charm using a ruler.
- Line up your beads and charms in the pattern you want.
- Thread a stretchy string or elastic cord through the beads, starting at the top and continuing until all are on the string.
- Fold and tie the ends together with a double knot to secure the beads, then add a second double knot to create a small loop.
- For a single-stringed charm, rethread the string through the beads from the bottom to the top, cut excess leaving a few inches, then tie a surgeon’s knot.
- Slip a jump ring through the knot, attach a lariat, and secure everything.
- Attach the finished phone charm to your phone case using one of the methods above.
Phone charms do more than just add flair—they enhance functionality by serving as wrist straps to prevent drops and make your device easier to carry. They allow for personal expression through endless customization options, turning a plain case into a unique accessory that reflects your personality.
Practically, charms can help you quickly identify your phone in a crowd or add weight for better grip. Overall, they combine trendiness with everyday utility, making your phone both stylish and secure without much effort.
