DIY :: Cord & Bead Bracelet
I'm not sure if your brain works even remotely like mine (probably to your benefit if it doesn't), but I remember the moment I saw this bracelet come through my inbox in the lastest Uncovet newsletter and, instead of wanting to click 'buy'.... I immediatly went out and bought the supplies myself. And, might I add, for a fraction of the cost it was to purchase it. Uncovet= 0; Amy = 1.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED ::
- cord
- pliers
- eye pin
- stone
- end cap
DIRECTIONS ::
- Start by wrapping the cord around your wrist and cut it so you have the desired length. Measure it. Then cut that in half. Lay out the stone and end caps and cut down the cord to keep it at the original length with the stone and caps included now. I cut off about a tip of a fingers worth on each. Remember, you can always take more off, but you can add it back on.
- Super glue the end caps to one side. I then attached a jump ring to each side and the lobster clap to one side. Repeat and glue end caps to the other side. I got a little super glue happy and some of mine squeezed down the side of the caps..... so try not to do as I did and go easy on the super glue!
- Attach jump rings to those ends as well.
- Put the eye pin through the stone and, using the pliers, curve the end in a circle to match the other side. This is tricky at times, but watch this video to get some pointers.
- Attach the jump rings to the eye pin circles. Closing off the circle and completing the bracelet.
- All done. Now you've got yourself a cord and stone bracelet. Yee-haw!
Trying to decide if I wear it alone or stack it with other bracelets. What do you think?
Top image :: Covet / DIY images :: Me
October 24, 2012
Reader Comments (7)
like yours better! the leather cord makes it fancier.
A good DIY... that I will probably make myself!
xox, d.
So pretty, Amy. I would pile this on with other bangles and maybe a leather wrap - but that's just me.
Donatella - Thanks so much! I hope you do make a version for yourself. It's such a fun bracelet and makes quite a statement! If you do, please send me pictures. I love seeing how others do their DIY's!
Grace - Your approval on a DIY is like Anna Wintour's approval for a new fashion line :) I think I will definitely be piling on the bangles with it. What was I thinking? So not me to just wear a singular bracelet! I like my jewelry loud!
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Amy
Cool! I really like the braided leather cord with the stone-- has a great southwestern flair!
I love this Amy! I am going to Michaels tomorrow for my halloween costume so I might have to get some materials to make this as well!
This is so simple, yet I don't think it would have crossed my mind to run out and purchase the few items this DIY requires. So glad you posted about it - I think I might have to pay a visit to my favorite bead/craft store soon!
this is so lovely! simple and elegant, but easy.