bracelet made from braided beads
These are my supplies. The string pictured is Beadalon #6 silk bead cord. Save yourself some heartache and get the thicker cord from the start. I fought a few battles with the 0.20mm thread I started out with and was much happier when I made the switch to the Beadalon thread.
First I strung about 4″ of beads on to my thread. You need
6 strands. I chose 4″ because I wanted the braided beads to be the majority of
the bracelet. I also have a freakishly tiny wrist. Make the strands
as long as you like. Place the bead tips at each end of the strand.
Once the bead tips are in place, tie a knot in the bead tip and hold it
with some Beadalon glue. I found tying the knots to be frustrating at
first because you must get them as close as possible to the end of the strand.
Once I found this site all of
my struggles seemed like a distant memory. The project goes quite quickly
from here.
Next I
chose to go ahead and cut 2 pieces of chain a little longer than I though I
would actually need and attached a jumpring. Once I attached the bead
strands to one of the pictured jump rings it was easier to braid because you
are able to hold on to the chain while braiding.
Make
sure all your bead tips are closed around the knot. Do this with your jewelry
or round pliers. Attach them to the jump ring by forming a loop around the jump
ring with the claw-like end of the bead tip. Use your pliers for this as
well.
A
closer look.
Next,
braid the beads. This is just a standard braid.
Secure
the bead tips at the end of the braid to the other jumpring and chain from
earlier. Be sure to do this according to the order at the end of the
braid so that it does not come undone.
Cut the
chain to size then attach a clasp and you are all done! I used a screw
clasp because I already had one handy, but I’m sure most any would work. I am
always happy to answer any questions!
Now go
find a new outfit to go with your awesome bracelet.
With all parties and barbecues comin up summer beach , May you feel like you need to spend a lot of dough to buy a ton of new outfits . This is where accessories are cuz everybody knows who can make clothes to the person, but also accessories complete the outfit ! Since accessories can be expensive , try to create your own unique style by making them yourself.
Bracelets and pearl necklaces
Homemade handmade Jewelry is an important part of your outfit homemade handmade , so experiment with different beads and crystals homemade handmade. You can go funky with eclectic beads for a beach bash ,homemade handmade accessories and go chic with pearls for a dinner with your parents homemade handmade accessories .
materials :
Assorted beads .
Beads son ( a flexible wire coated nylon ) .
Clasp.
Of wire cutters .
Instructions:
1)Homemade handmade accessories measure the length you want for your bracelet or necklace . Then add two inches and cut it .
2 ) Homemade handmade attach one end of the clamp on the wire , string on the bearings and fixing the other end of the clip .
Floral Hair Pin
Homemade handmade accessories even if you 're not a celebrity, you can look like a pinning a flower brooch in her hair,homemade handmade just like Paris Hilton did homemade handmade. Try different colors and types of flowers - wear a white lily in her hair one day and another day red rose homemade handmade!
materials :
Fabric flower .
Barrette or elastic band .
Needle and thread .
Pearls, crystals, sequins (optional).
Instructions:
1) Cut off the stem of a flower fabric .
2 ) Sew the barrette or an elastic band at the back of the flower.
3 ) Decorate the flower you want.
Leather-wrapped shows
Create a new cool watch by putting a modern twist on an old one. Once you 're done , simply wrap it around your wrist !
materials :
A 22 " leather strap with tapered ends .
Two 10 " leather straps .
One side of the old shows with upper and lower handles.
Glue - on rhinestones or metal ( optional).
Instructions:
1) Attach two thin leather straps on top shows face handle .
2 ) loop straps in the center of the thick leather strap and attach them to the lower part shows the face handle .
3) With the watch face attached to the thick leather strap , wrap it around your wrist.
4) If you want to jazz it up, glue rhinestones or metal studs to the leather strap .
More do-it -yourself projects!