DIY GOLD TWIG BANGLES. Handmade wooden bangles. Popsicle Stick Bracelets. So I was looking through my vintage craft book collection and ran across a 1970 Pack O’ Fun magazine.
They had instructions on how to take a simple popsicle stick and turn it into a bracelet. I’m always happy to try and take a good idea and run with it. Well, I’m certainly on board for that. The thought of being able to make wood pliable put all kinds of ideas in my head. But we’ll start with the project at hand which happened to be bracelets. Are you new to the Sitcom? For this project I used: Popsicle sticks (bought the industrial strength size bag from Walmart because this project might go in future directions)Drinking glass (for forming- use a glass with a top opening that is slightly smaller than you want your bracelet to end up)Emory board or sand paperAcrylic paintStick on jewels (for bling)Mod Podge The instructions in the magazine called for allowing the popsicle sticks to sit in water overnight.
Now for the fun part!! A simple craft with cute results! Signing you up! Lolly Stick Bracelet DIY. It’ about time to treat you with another DIY, I haven’t done that in a while, I know.
I love this one because it’s really simple and fun so kids of all ages can do it. So what you need is: lolly sticks (the thinner, the better) glasses to shape the bracelets paints First I boiled the sticks for about 20 minutes, than took each out with tongues and shaped while still warm – don’t worry they cool down enough to hold in a matter of seconds. Now if you’re impatient like me and don’t mind risking a few sticks try to bend them straight into the cup but if you’re smarter first work each stick around the outside of the glass and then patiently get them inside the cup in a nice, equal circle.
Ps. Smitten and Hazel » DIY: Fabric braid bracelet. Faux Braided Bangle Bracelet. I called this "faux" braided because it looks like your typical braid, but actually isn't.
I've had this idea in my mind for a while; I've been contemplating ways to use thin metal bangles that I never use anymore. When the crew at Lion Brand asked me if I'd like to try out some of their yarn, I saw that they had this really interesting "ribbon yarn" and knew it would be perfect for this project. I love trying out new materials that aren't common (or that I haven't used before) so thank you to Lion Brand for letting me try it out! Of course, after I made the first bracelet, I had to go digging through my stash and try it out with some leather cord and satin ribbon. I also love how this particular way of wrapping and weaving creates a subtle chevron look.
Supplies: - 4 thin metal bangles (or less/more, depending on the thickness of each bracelet and your desired look) - Measuring tape, scissors, Scotch tape - Any kind of flat fiber of your choice, such as ribbon or leather cord. Enjoy!