A long way to the top, part deux: DIY metal statement necklace Here it is! As promised, here's how I made my Chrysler Building inspired necklace. What you need: Some sort of pliable flat metal. Estimated time: 1 episode of Law and Order. More of the how-to after the jump! I created and cut out paper templates of the shapes I wanted to cut from the metal. Next, mark where you want to put the holes for the jump ring to connect the pieces. Use the file to remove sharp edges around the hole. Clean off the Sharpie marks with nail polish remover. I'm also imagining you could decorate the metal pieces with perforations and cut outs using a drill bit, smaller tin snips, and some dexterity.
DIY Chainmail Necklace You’ll need: Start by separating the jump rings into two halves: 175 open and 175 closed. Thread three closed jump rings onto an open jump ring. Close the ring. Keeping the rings in place with your forefinger and thumb, take an open jump ring and hook it through the front side of the two rings. Add 2 closed rings to the open ring and close. Spread the two rings apart in the same way as the first set of rings. Add 2 closed rings and close. To add an optional fourth row, lay the necklace flat and hook an open ring through first and second closed rings on the right side. I stopped at 4 rows but you can continue adding rows for a more bib-like necklace. Connect the two ends with a single jump ring or clasp. Fini! (top image from here, rest of images by HonestlyWTF)
Anthropologie Inspired Gumball Necklace | That's What {Che} Said... Join 200k+ In Our Email Club + gain access to the FREEBIE LIBRARY ! I love it when you share however please keep in mind all images and text on this site are property of That's What Che Said. Feel free to use one photo, provided that link back to my original post is included. Please do not remove any watermarks, crop or edit any of my images without obtaining written permission from me. All free printables offered are for personal use only. Photos of my children are prohibited from use, unless you want to pay for their college...then let's chat! Pinning is always welcome and appreciated! That's What Che Said/Cheryl Spangenberg is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.
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. 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)
covered bead necklace tutorial - reader submission I host a monthly crafting group at my home each month for my friends from church. Last month a friend was working on a copy of a gorgeous necklace she saw at Ann Taylor. She graciously offered to let me take pictures so we could share it with you (she knows me too well!). We'll just call it this week's reader submission. It's similar to the covered wooden bead bracelet we posted last summer, with a little twist. Covered Bead Necklace Tutorial Supplies*Chiffon or other fabric*Plastic or wooden beads*Needle and coordinating thread*Decorative beaded chain*Sewing machine (optional--you could hand sew!) 1. 2. 3. To wear, tie around your neck and be prepared to look like the most elegant, and craftiest, girl in the room!
Tutorial: Leather Chain Necklace | Cucumbersome I must really have a thing for soft, fabric jewelry. First, the t-shirt necklace, now this. I have been admiring these leather necklaces by Handle & Spout for quite some time. Can I use the “imitation is the sincerest form or flattery” line again?What you need: Leather piece – approximately 12″ x 12″(if you are in Vancouver, check out Dressew for cheap leather in various sizes. I got a 24″ x 24″ piece for $7) This template, printed out on heavy cardstock (The image is 300dpi, and when printed will be 3″ wide) Utility Knife (like an x-acto knife) Scissors Needle & thread (matching your leather)Instructions: After you have printed out this template on heavy cardstock, cut it out with your exacto knife. Now on the back side of the leather (the rough side) trace your template in pen, like so: Cut the shape out of the leather with scissors, making sure to cut just inside the pen marks so you don’t have any lines showing. Continue cutting out the leather shapes until you have a bunch.
Articles: DIY: Walnut Heart Necklace — By Johnie Gall — Foam Magazine Articles Erica and Lauren are a designer and stylist who always have our crafting fingers itching to recreate the fun and easy DIY projects posted on their blog, Honestly...WTF. For Valentine's Day, they volunteered to show us how to make an organic DIY gift you can give to anyone (or stash away for yourself!): "Happy Valentines Day! Did you know that if you cut into a walnut you get a perfect heart? What You'll Need: A walnut, drill with 2 drill bits, sharp kitchen knife, nail polish, and a necklace. How to Make It:1. 2. 3. 4. Check out the DIY Color-Block Moccasins Honestly WTF created just for Foam here.
Antique Book Necklaces For those of you who love books just as much as paper jewelry, here's a winning combination... a dear set of antique book necklaces. Margaux Kent of Philadelphia and Etsy shop, The Black Spot Books, sources the leather covers from vintage wallets, doctor's bags, sofas, and chair covers. She uses Strathmore acid-free drawing paper for the pages and sews them by hand with linen binder's thread. Upcycled Bracelets I bought this handbag at the thrift store a while back. I loved the color. The shape of the bag wasn't my style, but I knew I could do something else with it. These are my creations. Other than the bag the only supplies I needed were a few beads, a needle and thread. My favorite thing about repurposing things is that most of the hard work is done for you. Now I just have to decide which one to keep and which to give away. Here is how I made them: For the Flowery Bracelet: I started by making a leather band for the base. Then I sewed seams up the sides to flatten it out. To make the flowers I cut five petal shapes. I hand sewed the petals together. After pulling it tight I sewed the two ends together to make the flower. To make the rosettes I just rolled up a small strip of vinyl and sewed it together. Once I had all my flowers in place I added more beads to fill in gaps. For the ruffled bracelet: I started with a strip of vinyl. Then I pulled on the bottom (bobbin) threads.
DIY Macrame Bracelet Growing up by the beach in Southern California, the ability to knot a macrame bracelet was practically a right of passage. Although those days are long behind us, we’ve never forgotten the ever-so-simple square knot technique. This time, however, we’re replacing hemp and wooden beads for more updated elements like colorful nylon cord and glossy metal charms. Happy knotting! You’ll need: Start by cutting the knotting cord into two 30 inch, two 20 inch and one 10 inch lengths. Center the 30 inch cord under the two middle strands. Pull tightly and slide the knot up to the top. Finish the 2nd half of the square knot by folding the left cord over the middle strands and under the right cord. Pull tightly and repeat the steps – left, right, left, right . . . To finish the knots, thread one of the cords onto a needle and sew up the center of 3-4 knots along the backside. Repeat the same step on the other cord. After sewing up both knotting cords, trim away any excess.
LEDERSCHLEIFENARMBAND | Maikitten Donnerstag, 3. Juni 2010 Vor ein paar Tagen wurde ich von Les Mads auf wunderbare Lederschleifenarmbänder aufmerksam gemacht und erinnerte mich dunkel an die bunten Lederreste, die sich doch noch irgendwo in den Tiefen meiner Nähschatzkiste verstecken mussten. A couple of days ago I saw these beautiful leather bracelets over at Les Mads and remembered some leather leftovers I had. Zunächst schnitt ich eine etwa 24 cm x 10 cm lange ovale Form aus, die ich in der Mitte mit einem kurzen Stück zu einer Schleife band und mit Alleskleber fixierte (besser hält: Leder- oder Textilkleber). All you need to do to get a nice leather bracelet: - cut an oval piece: 24 cm x 10 cm / 9,5 inch x 4 inch - form a bow with a small band and use some leather glue to fix it - add a press button Für die restlichen bunten Lederstücke fällt mir ja vielleicht auch noch was Nettes ein oder habt ihr Vorschläge, was ich daraus fabrizieren könnte?
Nest of Posies: woven chain-chain-chain bracelet As you all have probably seen ~ these woven bracelets are all the rage right now. Hello, my name is Kellie & I’m a sucker for trendy things. I really am. Gosh, darn it. There’s tutorials out there like crazy, so I wont even try to subjected you, to one from me. However, this post is about a “golden” tip & of course, my favorite Spring colors. Tangerine tango, pink, mint with a hint of aqua. = deliciousness! You know in Joanne’s where they have every trim imaginable? they have gold chain for $19.99 a yard. I bought a 1/2 yard = $9.99 but after using my 50% coupon it was = $4.99 for a 1/2 yard (are you still with me?) (***a 1/2 yard will make 2 bracelets***) I also bought 2 gold chain hook key rings that were $2.99 for 2. also, 5 embroidery thread colors for .29 cents each. So I made myself one sassy big link gold chain-chain-chain woven bracelet for Are you jealy? Now hurry up with your sassy self & make one too! find me elsewhere: Hello!