DIY Tutorial: Bracelet

I think my last tutorial was for newspaper print nails, so it's about time I made a new one. Today's tutorial is adapted from here. I didn't have a lot of the same materials they used, and I didn't want to make a wrap bracelet, so I tweaked it more to my liking. This is a super easy tutorial (I made mine watching a movie), so I hope you guys have a chance to try it. I also hope that through this tutorial you can all see that it's really easy to just use what you have at home instead of going out to buy materials for DIYs.

Materials

- A ball chain, the kind that are sometimes attached to keychains. I used a plastic one, but metal is preferred.

- Some sort of cord. I used an elastic cord that I got from a candy box someone gifted to my parents years ago.

- A button. I just took one from my mom's button collection.

- Embroidery thread. So many colours!

- Scissors.

Step 1:

Take your cord and bend it in half, creating a loop. You want to make sure that the button you chose can get through this loop, but stay secure at the same time. You don't want to make the loop too loose, otherwise your bracelet won't stay on.

Step 2:Once you like the size of your loop, wind some embroidery thread below the loop. You can make a little knot if you want also, but make sure to leave a little piece loose. You'll hide it when you attach your ball chain.


Step 3:Place the chain right near the top of your bracelet, close to the loop, and start wrapping the embroidery thread around the empty spaces of your chain. I made three wraps for each space with my thread, but the amount of times you wrap will depend on the size of the spaces between the balls on your chain and the thickness of your thread.
Step 4:Keep wrapping, while checking to make sure it fits your wrist. Once you're happy with the length, trim the ball chain, wrap a bit more embroidery thread around the cord, string on your button, a few more wraps with the embroidery thread, then make a knot with the cord and trim.
Step 5: Enjoy!
Tips:Ideally, using a thicker cord is helpful, but if you want to save money, definitely look around your home to see what you already have. The beauty of a DIY is that it saves you money, therefore, try and use what you already have.
I hope you all enjoyed the tutorial. Make sure to check back soon because I have another tutorial coming up. Here's a hint: taking notes just became fashionable.
If you have any questions about this tutorial feel free to leave a comment below or email me at: lookuglyinaphotograph@gmail.com