DIY Friendship Necklace. As soon as Lauren and I saw this editorial in Flare Magazine, we knew we had to recreate these awesome, friendship bracelet-like necklaces. We promise they are super easy to make and the perfect way to pass the time during those long summer roadtrips. To make a 2-tone necklace, cut a long piece of rope and wrap two different colors of embroidery thread around its own bobbin.
Tie a starter knot along with the two colored threads you are using, leaving at least 3 inches of slack, Tape down the slack to a flat surface or safety pin it something that will help keep it in place (feeling nostalgic yet?). Lay the color that isn’t being used (shown here in purple) in your left hand, along with the rope, and hold them taut. Take the active color (shown here in red) in your right hand, pass it over the rope, loop it under and back through the opening. Pull up and to the right to tighten. Repeat the knots until you are ready to switch colors. Chinese knotting DIY Wrap Bracelet. You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists. The more, the better. In fact . . . the most, the best! With that being said, we’ll show you how to master a version of the ever so popular wrap bracelet.
It’s so simple and addicting, you’ll soon be churning out these wristlets with your eyes closed. Clearly this arm party train isn’t stopping and it’s about time you get on board! You’ll need (for a double wrapped bracelet) :* Lengths will vary depending on the size of your wrist (see comments for suggestions). Fold the length of leather cording in half to form a loop. Place the ball chain along the leather cording with the end of the chain meeting the end of the wrap. Continue wrapping while checking it for fit around the wrist. When you have reached the end of the ball chain wrap the linen cording around the leather strands 2-3 more times. Thread the hex nut through the strands and tie a second knot. Trim with scissors and your wrap bracelet is finished!! How_To_Make_Wrap_Bracelet.mov
∆DIY∆ Ear Wrap. This post is having technically difficulties. See a similar post here. Things you need for this DIY: *17 inches of wire *some chain *cruelty-free feathers (if you can't find cruelty-free, skip the feathers) *pliers *a needle Total time: 30 mins Total cost: $4 (excluding pliers) These ear wraps have been popping up all over the place and I love how they look. I'm allergic to most metals which really limits my earring wearing options so I figured I needed a few of these.
I took the 17 inch long piece of wire and bent the end over about three inches (enough length to wrap around my ear). I bent it to the right shape. Then I bent the rest of the wire back towards the hook and wrapped it around itself making little loops. Finished. Then I poked a hole through the stem of the feather with my needle. I threaded the wire through... ...and wrapped it around. I added a bunch of chain and that was it! Super easy. Don't have the time to DIY?
Enjoy! Liver of Sulfur patina recipes for Precious Metal Clay and Art Clay by Holly Gage. How to Mystery Braid a Leather Cuff - Introduction - MarthaStewart.com.