Gold Runway Inspired Bracelet Tutorial
September 22, 2010 8:34 amI was really inspired by this bracelet I saw in October’s edition of Vogue. It was not only heavily layered, but it had small flyaway pieces. I love loud jewelry like this.
Then I realized how many random pieces of jewelry I have laying around. I decided to try my hand at my own piece.
Get a piece of flesh-toned fabric, whatever length you need. I made mine about 2.5 inches wide. I sewed it together so the edges would be clean.
The next thing I did was mark where I wanted the pieces to be. Since it would be curved, I knew I wanted larger pieces a the top of my wrist. I used an invisible ink pen and marked the center of the top of my wrist, and where the jewelry needed to stop at the ends to have room for my clasps.
Then start gathering! You could stitch them on or use jewelry wire, but that was way too much for me for a project like this. So I relied on my best friend, hot glue.
Get a toilet or paper towel roll to place your on. You want to glue the pieces on to it while it’s on here since it will give you a curved surface. Glue away!!
Go BIG here!! Don’t skimp. Just layer and fill every space you can. Use old chains, buttons, jewels, buttons, crosses, unmatched earrings, etc…
Here’s my completed piece!!
For a closure, I used snaps. You could use a zipper, eye/hooks, buttons… And in retrospect, I would have added the closure at step 1.
Here’s my bracelet all opened up so you can see each piece. I wore it the other night with black pants, an army green silk tank and just this. It was a great statement piece.
I wore it here with a batwig sleeve top.
Have fun with this one! I’d love to see your own renditions!
Tags: bracelet, jewelry, refashion, tutorial
Posted in jewelry | 19 Comments »
By Sabrina on Sep 22, 2010 | Reply
This is so pretty! It truly looks better than the original!
By Paige on Sep 22, 2010 | Reply
oh, I am soooo making this!!!! I am in love.
By christa on Sep 22, 2010 | Reply
This is really awesome and inspiring. So very pretty, and quite creative. Thanks so much for doing these tutorials – they are motivating and energizing! Beautiful bracelet!
By laamsha on Sep 22, 2010 | Reply
very fun and beautiful!
By Jess on Sep 22, 2010 | Reply
Creative as always! Thanks for sharing!
By beadinggem on Sep 22, 2010 | Reply
The final result looks fabulous. The picture with your outfit looks like a fashion photo! Thanks for sharing. I have linked to this blog post in mine about fabric cuffs -
http://www.beadinggem.com/2010/09/fabric-cuff-bracelet-tutorials.html
By Rin on Sep 22, 2010 | Reply
Hi Lex
Yes, I also have so much random stuff lying around in my jewellery box. This idea is great, especially for the broken pieces that I haven’t had the heart to throw out.
I make bracelets/necklaces out of fabric remnants:
http://sewinlove.com.au/2010/07/06/ribbons-roses-beads-flowers-bib-necklace/
Love Rin
By Antigone on Sep 23, 2010 | Reply
wonderful Lex, love it!!
By Katie on Sep 23, 2010 | Reply
That is spectacular! Thanks for the great idea!
By Dee on Jan 6, 2011 | Reply
Absolutely stunning, great tut, great idea.
Thanks for sharing.
By Jane Chew on Mar 1, 2011 | Reply
Hi! Great tute! I will be linking at http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/ in future post.
Thanks!
Jane
http://diylessons.org/
http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/
By Lisa Bass on Apr 23, 2011 | Reply
Lex,
What about using the same concept for the bracelet, with all of the wonderful bits and bobbles, using a man’s button-down shirt cuff, as the base? You would already have the fasteners, because of the buttons and button hole on the cuff.
By Alexis on Apr 23, 2011 | Reply
That’s a wonderful idea!!
By Margot on May 21, 2011 | Reply
Hi this is fabulous I will give it a try but am a bit
worried about using hot glue, does it fal off in time, I made a
picture frame in a similar way but the hot glue did not hold the
pieces on too well.
By Cate on Jun 6, 2011 | Reply
Great idea! Looking forward to trying it and thanks so much for sharing!
By nancy on Sep 24, 2011 | Reply
i love the bracelet, you are very talented and kind to share it with us,can’t wait to make one, can you please make a belt.
love……………….nancy
By sheryl on Nov 25, 2011 | Reply
fabulous….. worderful idea!
By GirlfriendShoes on Nov 30, 2011 | Reply
That is awesome! I’ve been making some cuff bracelets but you just gave me so much inspiration! If I get one done I’ll come by and show you how it turned out.
Thanks!
Girlfriends Are Like Shoes
By karin on Dec 20, 2011 | Reply
I just made one today. Saw this post last night and had to try it. It was fun. Mine looks a bit more folksy than glam but I still like it. I had a ton of vintage buttons and broken costume jewlery pieces. thanks for the idea!