DIY Fiona Paxton Necklace I might be a little late to this party, but Fiona Paxton is my latest jewelry designer obsession. Her goods have been repeatedly spotted on celebrities and in fashion magazines, but the DIY "ah-ha!" moment only just hit me while online window shopping recently. It was the perfect use for trim I bought on a M&J trim binge a few months back but didn't know how to use. I'm particularly taken with her black and gold necklaces, but give her name a quick Google and you'll see she uses some beautiful bead work, meaning the options for interpreting this tutorial are endless! Tools and materials: Beaded or sequin trim/ribbon (similar here; I used 27 inches, you might want less for a shorter necklace) Chain (80 inches cut into 5 pieces 16 inches each) 10 jump rings Pliers Glue (I started with Liquid Stitch, but switched to Aleene's Jewel-It for a stronger hold) Begin by adding glue to the end of your trim on the wrong side, and folding it over onto itself, about an inch.
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. 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? You can give the cords as gifts (as a kind of friendship bracelet), or make the looms themselves as gifts - just make sure you get a half-decent hole-saw before you do!
DIY Hardware Necklace Who needs a craft store when you have access to hardware store and CVS? I picked up these flat corner braces (available in a range of sizes) at my neighborhood Ace Hardware. A few extra jewelry-making supplies, nail polish and hardware combine in this necklace that I've been wearing with everything. It's colorful, geometric, and a lot of fun. Tools and Materials:4 pack of 1-1/2" flat corner braces Jump rings (6) Clasp Chain (12 inches) Nail polish Begin by painting the corner braces with nail polish. Apply a second coat, if you need to, after the first dries. Once the nail polish is dry, connect the braces with jump rings. Cut the chain into two 6 inch pieces. Attach clasp with jump rings to chain ends.
{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’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.
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. To alternate colors, simply put the inactive color (red) in your left hand and the new active color (purple) in your right. Once you’re done knotting, add a few nuts and/or washers to the necklace.
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.
Button Statment Rings | It’s September and that means it’s time to add another statement piece to your collection…. obviously! I heart almost every piece Nicole Richie designs for House Of Harlow 1960, especially her oversized rings. As amazing as these rings are they’re also an easy DIY. My friend Jenni, from I Spy DIY, did a project a few months back where she transformed buttons into earrings. #SuperFab This got me thing…let’s transform buttons into statement rings! Buttons, buttons everywhere!! Materials: Buttons, Clippers, Glue, Rings With Flat Tops (available at the jewelry supply store) Use your clippers to remove the shank from the back of the button. Once you’ve made the back of the button flat, use an ample amount of glue to secure the ring to the back of the button. Here’s another hint: If you can’t find a flat ring base, Ring Pops are a fun alternative. Once the base has dried, glue on the button. I now thing I have enough new statement rings to get me through the month.
DIY rope bracelet from a J.Crew shopping bag! « sideoats + scribbles I must confess, I love jcrew so much. I even love the bags! (Hate to throw them away.) Then it hit me: why not make a rope bracelet from the handles? Here’s how I did it in just a few steps. (It took longer to write this up than it did to actually make it!) First, remove the handles from the bag. Braid your bracelet, then use another clothespin to hold it in place. Now for the only tricky bit. Here are some closeups of the knots so that you can see them better. Now to finish it up, take the piece of the handle that you trimmed and knot it around the other end, then remove the clothespin. Then you can tidy up and trim off to even things up. To wear, just slip the big knot into the back. That’s it! I think it’ll go great with all my striped shirts this summer — I have a major stripe obsession going on right now! xo,
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 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 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. I’m sure over the past year we’ve all perfected the art of layering our favorite collection of colorful 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. Congrats Sheila!
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. 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!