BRAIDED HEX NUT BRACELET DIY

When I first saw this braided hex nut bracelet on Pinterest and I knew I had to make one. It’s a quick and easy project to make for less than $5 and looks great stacked with all your other bracelets.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE YOUR BRAIDED HEX NUT BRACELET:

1. String
2. Hex Nuts (I used 18)

Step 1
Cut 3 pieces of your string approximately 16 inches long (depending on the size of your wrist) and tie them together in a knot. I recommend taping the end to a table, this will make it much easier to work.

Step 2
Braid for approximately 2 inches (mine is just under). Then start adding your hex nuts one at a time.

If you don’t have an assistant to help you put the hex nuts on your string, I recommend setting your hex nuts on their end and you will be able to thread them easier and with one hand as you hold your braid tight with the other.

Step 3
After you braid in all but one of your hex nuts continue to braid just the string for another 2 inches (approx). Then tie a knot to secure it.

Step 4
Thread the two ends of your bracelet through your last hex nut in opposite directions and knot each end. This makes it easy to put your bracelet on or take it off by yourself.

DIY Chain Bracelet with Studs and Cord

Look how amazing it looks, i really love it.

TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• Heavy gold chain (similar here)
• Pyramid studs (I bought mine at M & J)
• Jump rings
• Closure
• Cord
• Embroidery floss
• Pliers
• Glue (Martha Stewart Jewelry at Michael’s)
• Needle

step 1
Cut two equal lengths of your heavy gold chain.

They should be just a bit shorter than you want your bracelet to be.

Remember that your closure and jump rings will add length to your bracelet.

step 2
Using your jump rings connect the ends of your chains together. Use one jump ring for each end.

Make sure that your chains are smooth and even.

step 3
Add your closure.

I used one jump ring to add the circle side of my closure and two to add the bar side.

step 4
Take your cord and start at one end of your bracelet, weaving it back a forth through both chains.

When you are finished weaving your cord through your chain, trim the ends of your cord and fold them back on themselves through your chain and glue.

Let the glue dry

step 5
Lay your bracelet out flat and decide where you will place your pyramid studs.

I used 5 studs, spacing them about one inch apart.

When you know where you want to place them glue them to both chains.

Let the glue dry.

step 6
Thread your embroidery floss onto your needle. If you are using multiple colors thread them all together.

Wrap and ‘sew’ your embroidery thread around one link of your chain on the outside of your bracelet.

I recommend wrapping about 3 times, see how it looks. How many times you wrap will depend on how many strands of embroidery floss you are using.

When one chain is wrapped, run your threads across the back of your bracelet to the opposite side and wrap again around one link of your chain.

Continue doing this until you’ve wrapped every other link opposite your cord on your bracelet.

When you are finished wrapping with your embroidery thread, cut your ends leaving about an inch or so and fold them back on themselves like you did your cord and glue them onto themselves.

Let the glue dry.And one more shot (with kitty paws)! Just because!

Other than waiting for glue to dry, this bracelet goes together very quickly. Which is great since I’m all about instant gratification!

The thing I like most about this bracelet is the combination of colors and materials, mixing cords and embroidery floss with chain and pyramid studs. I think it keeps it really fresh and fun!

As with anything you make you can mix up the colors and tailor it to your taste. Use silver instead of gold or whatever your favorite colors are. Have fun!

DIY Woven Charm Bracelet

Check out this amazing charm bracelet! Isn't it lovely? Lets get started with this Woven Charm Bracelet DIY!

You’ll need:

• embroidery floss
• curb chain
• 7 skulls or charms
• 7 5mm jump rings
• 2 7mm jump rings
• 7 headpins
• 1 lobster clasp
• 2 bobby pins
• chain nose pliers and flat pliers

Start by cutting 8 strands of embroidery floss, with each strand measuring four times the length of the curb chain. Knot all the threads together, leaving about an inch and a half of slack. Separate the bunch into 2 groups of 4 strands. To easily weave the threads through the links of the chain, sandwich them between bobby pins. Clip the ends with a wire cutter if they are too big to go through the chain links. Lay the threads to the left of the bracelet and pull the right set from under the first link.

Pull the strands through the link and over the top of the left side. Lay the left set over the right set.

Pull it from under the same link and through

Drap the set over the top left and now lay the other set on top. Pull the top set from under the second link and through.

Once it’s pulled through the link, cross it over to the left and place the other set on top. Pull the top set from under the second link and through again. Notice each set goes through a link once – so twice total. Keep braiding.

Knot the strands together at the end and trim away any excess floss.

Thread a skull bead onto a headpin. I added a small gold bead because the opening of the skull bead was too large. Using chain nose pliers, fold the headpin 45 degrees to the left. While pinching the headpin, wrap the pin around the right side of the pliers.

Hold the loop tightly with the pliers and wrap the rest of the pin around the base of the loop 2-3 times. Trim away any excess wire.

Space out the charms and attach them with to the opposite side of the chain part of the bracelet with jump rings.

Continue adding charms. Add a clasp to the end of the bracelet with a large jump ring. Add a large jump ring to the other side to complete the clasp.

Woven. Charmed. And done!

DIY Chain Bracelet with Studs and Cord

Look how amazing it looks, i really love it.

TOOLS & MATERIALS:

• Heavy gold chain (similar here)
• Pyramid studs (I bought mine at M & J)
• Jump rings
• Closure
• Cord
• Embroidery floss
• Pliers
• Glue (Martha Stewart Jewelry at Michael’s)
• Needle

step 1
Cut two equal lengths of your heavy gold chain.

They should be just a bit shorter than you want your bracelet to be.

Remember that your closure and jump rings will add length to your bracelet.

step 2
Using your jump rings connect the ends of your chains together. Use one jump ring for each end.

Make sure that your chains are smooth and even.

step 3
Add your closure.

I used one jump ring to add the circle side of my closure and two to add the bar side.

step 4
Take your cord and start at one end of your bracelet, weaving it back a forth through both chains.

When you are finished weaving your cord through your chain, trim the ends of your cord and fold them back on themselves through your chain and glue.

Let the glue dry

step 5
Lay your bracelet out flat and decide where you will place your pyramid studs.

I used 5 studs, spacing them about one inch apart.

When you know where you want to place them glue them to both chains.

Let the glue dry.

step 6
Thread your embroidery floss onto your needle. If you are using multiple colors thread them all together.

Wrap and ‘sew’ your embroidery thread around one link of your chain on the outside of your bracelet.

I recommend wrapping about 3 times, see how it looks. How many times you wrap will depend on how many strands of embroidery floss you are using.

When one chain is wrapped, run your threads across the back of your bracelet to the opposite side and wrap again around one link of your chain.

Continue doing this until you’ve wrapped every other link opposite your cord on your bracelet.

When you are finished wrapping with your embroidery thread, cut your ends leaving about an inch or so and fold them back on themselves like you did your cord and glue them onto themselves.

Let the glue dry.And one more shot (with kitty paws)! Just because!

Other than waiting for glue to dry, this bracelet goes together very quickly. Which is great since I’m all about instant gratification!

The thing I like most about this bracelet is the combination of colors and materials, mixing cords and embroidery floss with chain and pyramid studs. I think it keeps it really fresh and fun!

As with anything you make you can mix up the colors and tailor it to your taste. Use silver instead of gold or whatever your favorite colors are. Have fun!

DIY: Woven Chain Bracelets

Check out! Isn't it lovely? Lets get started with this Woven Chain Bracelet DIY!

You’ll need:

• a curb link bracelet
• embroidery thread
• two bobby pins
• a pair of scissors

Cut 2 sets of 15 strands of embroidery thread, with each strand measuring four times the length of the bracelet. Knot the all the threads at the top, leaving about 2 inches of slack. Sandwich each set between a bobby pin – this will help you easily weave the threads through the links of the bracelet. Lay the threads to the left of the bracelet. Pull the first color (coral) from under the first link and over the top of the left side. (Click images to enlarge)

Lay the second color (blue) over the first color (coral). Pull the second color (blue) from under the same link and over the top left again. Repeat the steps, moving onto a new link: put the first color (coral) on top of the second color (blue) and pull it out from under the 2nd link and over the top left. Lay the second color (blue) on top of the first color (peach) and pull it out from under the 2nd link and over the top left again. Because the links of this particular bracelet are large, I wove the threads through twice on each link. If you are using a smaller linked bracelet, you should weave through each link once like this.

Repeat the steps until you reach the end of the bracelet. Finish it with a knot and trim the ends.

DIY Anklet

Enjoy!

You’ll need:

• 14k gold filled small or medium rolo chain
• a bronze wishbone charm or any other small charm
• a gold filled lobster claw clasp with ring
• a gold filled 4mm jump ring
• 2 pairs of chainnose pliers

Cut the chain to length by measuring it around the ankle. Using the pliers in a back and forth motion, open the jump ring that is attached to the lobster clasp. Thread one end of the chain onto the ring. Close the ring.

Thread the wishbone charm onto the chain. Thread the chain onto the 4mm jump ring and close it with the pliers.

Honestly, that’s it! How incredibly easy was that?!

The same method can be applied to a bracelet or necklace – just search for charms online and you’re ready to make charm jewelry all summer long!