DIY Rope Bracelet « greeneyed.com ANNOUNCEMENT: A select number of these bracelets are available for sale here. I know, I know, MORE friendship bracelets. I can’t stop myself. I am a friendship bracelet making machine. My 9-year old self would be so proud! I’ve been itching to make some Utility Cord friendship bracelets. Materials: Utility cord Binder clips S hook Scissors Lighter or matches to burn tips of rope Directions: To make the purple and blue bracelets, I tied a Solomon Bar using the video tutorial from Tying It All Together’s YouTube channel. To create the yellow S hook bracelet, I simply followed the tutorial from Honestly, WTF?. Photos: Ashley Weeks Cart Make a Hammered Pendant from Washers We made this simple, elegant pendant with only copper washers and scrap sterling silver wire. I really like the way it looks... and I especially like the fact that few would guess that this pendant was made only from found materials.Materials 2 copper washers 18-gauge sterling silver wire Tools Bordering or goldsmith hammer Steel bench block Soldering torch & equipment (optional) Step 1 Select two different sized copper washers. Step 2 Add texture to the washers by placing the copper washers on a steel bench block and then hammering the washers with a bordering hammer. Step 3 Select or create a bail. we made our bail from 18-gauge sterling silver wire that we collected from our scrap bin. Step 4 Put the textured washers on the bail. Related TutorialsMake a Pendant BailMake a Heart Pendant from a Copper Washer Cold Enamel a Washer to Make a Pendant Make a Stamped Pendant from a Washer Make a Three Strand Bracelet from Copper Washers Make a Bib Necklace from Washers "; Tim McCreight; 2004.
Girly (yes, girly) hardware flower brooch - CRAFTSTER CRAFT CHALLENGES I found some really girly-looking things at Lowe's, so I decided to make a piece of jewelry. I got 3 sizes of mirror rosettes (those clear flowers used like washers to mount mirrors on the wall), external-tooth washers, and a couple paint samples (regular and faux-finish samples). I decided on a pink & brown color scheme, and I glued my chosen paint samples to the backs (the same way you'd do with a marble magnet). Here they are while still wet: I cut "leaves" from green paint samples and painted two of the washers. I tore the ugly fabric flower off a brooch that came on a shirt I bought at Goodwill a while back, covered the front with a green paint sample, and then glued everything on it. The colors look off in my pictures, so here's another one. And here's the girly flower hardware brooch on my ungirly zipper Superman hoodie: The materials cost about $3.75.
{macramé: half knot spiral} washer & wingnut bracelet By Kate on October 25, 2011 Hello there! I finally got around to posting after a hectic few weeks. I’ve been working on a big project which is all done and dusted now so I will be making more frequent updates between now and Christmas…phew! I sincerely wish there were more hours in the day! I’m hoping to post another Halloween craft in the next day or so. It’s comprised of a’half knot spiral’ (and is even easier than the square knot bracelet I showed you previously). A few people left comments about the last bracelet saying it looked like it may take too long to make. By the way thanks to all you lovely people who ‘liked’ my facebook page. Full tutorial after the jump! How-to Please note: I have used different colored cord in the tutorial so that it’s easier for you to figure out whats going on! 1. 2. 3. Note: You fasten this bracelet as you would a friendship bracelet.
Variations. As you can see, using two colours of yarn at ninety degrees gives a helical pattern. Changing the order of the yarns at the beginning will change the pattern you produce, as will using different numbers of colours, or pairing different colours in each arm. You can change the direction of the helix as well, by swapping the side you move - top-right to the bottom, bottom-left to the top. It is possible to change the direction of the helix part-way through the braiding as well. With care, you can weave so many steps one way, then the same number of steps the other way, and produce a zig-zag pattern. Of course, you can also use this loom to weave the seven strand braid, and probably many other combinations as well. Whatever you do, enjoy it, and if you find or create an interesting pattern, or another weave (with different numbers of strands), then why not write up an Instructable of your own?
How To’s-Day: Washer necklaces | notes from a been-there mom I’ve been planning this post for weeks. But sometimes when I make plans I forget that I’m a mom. And I forget that cars can die, that kids get sick, that friends will need last minute help, that stores don’t like to carry exactly what I need or they purposely make it very hard to find, that family events tend to take all day… for three days in a row, and that my kids need to see my face from time to time. So here it is but not without the help of three people who love me enough to dig me out of the hole I buried myself in this week: my awesome husband and my good friends Lanae Shrope and Stephanie Shumway. And without any further ado, my make-your-own Mother’s Day washer necklace tutorial: Materials: Washers (zinc plated)- Found at the hardware store. Step 1: Place a practice washer on a concrete or tile surface. Step 2: Choose a letter and position it on the washer. Step 3: Personalize your washers with your desired message. Step 4: Step 5: Add the chain, cord or ribbon of your choice.
Hardware Stretchy Bracelet + Home Depot Giveaway « This year has been the year of the arm! From Man Repeller’s Arm Parties to the rebirth of the friendship bracelet, wrists seem to be getting all the attention these days. It’s not about chunky bangles but it’s all about the tiny bracelet…. lots and lots of tiny bracelets. There’s nothing like a wristful of bracelets. Materials: Metal Pipe, Colorful Hair Ties, Jigsaw, Scissors Mixing metals is my new favorite thing! Use the jigsaw to cut the pipe into small 1 inch pieces Use the scissors to cut open the hair tie String the hair tie through the pipe. Hide the knot by sliding it back through the metal pipe. Can you spot my DIY bracelet? Who says materials from the hardware store have to be used for just home improvement projects? Here’s your chance to stock up on nuts, bolts, pipes and other DIY hardware materials by winning a $25 gift card to Home Depot. Question: What do you do to set the mood while you’re crafting? Do you craft with the tv on? UPDATE: 36 was the randomly selected number
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. 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!! The materials are listed for a double wrap bracelet. It’s a party! (tutorial adapted from Ornamentea; top image via Jak & Jil, rest of image by Honestly…WTF)
DIY Braided Bead Bracelet It’s been awhile since our last bracelet DIY. I don’t know about you, but our wrists have been begging for another colorful addition for months now. So after playing with some materials that were already on hand, we’ve created a tutorial for a braided bead bracelet, which is a not so distant cousin of the hex nut and wrap bracelet. You’ll need: Cut the waxed linen cord into a 26″ and 19″ piece. Tie a knot about half an inch down from the loops. Start braiding the strands. Push the bead against the base of the braid, and cross the left strand over the middle. Keep a finger at the base of the braid, holding the beads in their place and keeping the braid tight. Finish the bracelet with another inch of braided cord, measuring it against the wrist. Thread on a two hole button – two strands through one hole and one strand through another. Trim the end. Your bracelet is finished! (all images by HonestlyWTF)
DIY Box Braid Necklace The moment we saw Phillip Lim‘s Box Braid Collar Necklace, we were immediately overcome with a wave of nostalgia. Our memories of a neon, plastic box braid lanyard was suddenly transformed into a sophisticated leather jewelry component. Honestly, brilliant! Inspired by our fondness of Lim’s necklace and our love of utilizing hardware, we made our own interpretation of a box braid necklace. And in case you forgot how to make your favorite childhood summertime craft, take a trip down memory lane with us! Start by cutting the suede in 4 three-yard pieces. Repeat the box braid until you are ready to add washers to the necklace. Once the necklace is finished, trim the ends. Wear it as a necklace, wrap bracelet or even a headband! (top image via Ssense, rest of images by Honestly…WTF)
DIY Braided Hex Nut Bracelet We’re nuts for nuts. Is there a more versatile and inexpensive DIY component than a hex nut from the hardware store? You can imagine our excitement when we first discovered Philip Crangi’s Giles & Brother Hex Collection. Honestly, nuts braided into jewelry is WTF genius! You’ll need:3 strands of cotton butcher’s twine cut into one yard pieces18 small brass hex nutsa bit of dexterity! Gather the 3 strands of twine and tie a knot at the top, leaving about 2 inches of slack. Keep your thumb at the base of the braid, holding the nut in its place. Repeat the steps, by threading the rest of the nuts to the outer pieces of twine before they are crossed over. The bracelet should wrap around your wrist at least two or three times. Good luck!! (top image from here, rest of images by Honestly…WTF)