This friendship bracelet trend is getting out of hand. Don’t get me wrong, I love them- but I can’t believe how bracelets that I used to make in the 8th grade are now back in style. And not only are they coming back- but they are back in full force- adorned with charms, studs, rhinestones and leather! I visited my students this weekend and coincidentally some of them made me some awesome friendship bracelets, so I figured this was the perfect opportunity to compliment them with my own DIY bling version. Inspired by the pictures above, I put together an easy tutorial to make your own. You need:
1. 6-8″ of chain from any craft/jewelry supply/hardware store
2. 1-2 feet of Ribbon, leather strips, lanyard or cording of your choice.
3. 2 Jump Rings
4. 1 clasp
5. Strong pliers or wire cutters
6. Clear Nailpolish
4. Rhinestone chain (from craft or fabric store)
Step 1: Lay out the length of chain, rhinestones and leather/ribbon/cording that you want to use
Step 2: Wrap the lanyard around the chain holding the rhinestones in place
Step 3: Tie off the ends of the lanyard, and then attach a jump ring and clasp
Step 4: Apply nailpolish to the knot and let dry for it to hold
You’re done! I made a bunch to stack up high with my true friendship bracelets from my students. They more color and bling, the better!
Love love love! If you were on the east coast, I’d say this requires a DIY party!
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