How To Make Bracelets

By admin 　http://www.howtomakebracelets.net/how-to-make-friend-ship-bracelets/

When I decorate I like to do as much of it on my own as possible. I think using my own hands to create my decor makes my home feel more like a home, less like a place where I happen to live. So I stain and paint my own furniture and try to create as much of my own artwork as possible. One of my favorite things to do is my accent pieces entirely my own, so I’ve learned how to make my own curtain rings. Here are some of the ways I have done it:

• Use old office supplies. Rubber bands are obviously a little ineffective, but there are lots of other office supplies you can use. A paper clip chain is one solution, but my absolute favorite DIY curtain rings are made from binder clips. Incredibly easy to replace and reuse and they give a great stainless industrial look without much effort.
• Use old bracelets. This will involve a little bit of cutting, so don’t do it with any bracelet you’re not willing to sacrifice. But bracelet curtain rings offer a really great touch of home and care to any room. I’ve used old friendship bracelets (cut into them, loop into the curtain, then close with a pin or sew shut), bangles (cut and bend wide enough for the curtain to fit into), and jelly bracelets (cut and then reseal later with some hot glue).
• Use old necklaces. A lot like bracelets, but with the added benefit of having a bit of length. Beaded necklaces are especially great for curtain rings–just remove half the beads and then refasten them. Simple and elegant!
• Use fabric scraps. If you’re a crafter like me, you probably have a LOT of old fabric scraps lying around, dying to be used for something. Re-purposing them as curtain rings makes a lot of sense, especially if you used some of the fabric to make the curtains! Creates a great matching look that is both subtle and “wowing”.
• Use old ribbon. A lot like above, but with ribbon curtain rings instead of fabric ones. Great for all those ribbons you saved from Christmas presents for year. I find that these work really well in kids rooms–if they break they are super easy to replace without a lot of work.
• Decorate the existing curtain rings. Put that hot glue gun to some good use! I’ve had great success attaching googly eyes, seashells, or even little charms. Especially great for shower curtain rings, which need to be waterproof and so defy the use of fabric, ribbon, etc. Googly eyes really make the kids smile, so use them in their bathroom and make showering fun.

When I decorate I make sure to bring a lot of personality into any room, and I hope you do the same. So feel free to mix and match the above or come up with your own way. The important thing to remember is that with a little bit of work your curtain rings can be totally, fantastically, you.

Zoe Holmes is a New York-based Midwesterner. Although she loves making her own stuff, sometimes she turns to the experts for curtain rings and other decorating items.

Kiwua How to make a friend ship bracelet

How to Make Friendship Bracelets (Paperback) $10.74 Description not available.

Pepperell Braiding Friendship Bracelets Super Value Pack with Handbook $7.99 This value pack features a fully illustrated ‘how-to’ book with easy-to-follow instructions, along with assorted hemp, nylon and polypropylene cord, and cotton floss. This value pack has everything you will need to make fashionable and fun bracelets.

Opti-Art Bracelets $9.99 Everything needed to make 2 bracelets available in 1 kitFor ages 7 to 97A great project to do with a friend. Make 2 bracelets based on the OptiArt reverse painting technique. Paint the back (flat side) of the clear cabochon shapes in any design you like. Paint the foreground first then the background and when you turn the shape over your design will pop. If you like you can decoupage a photo or image to the back of some of the cabochon shapes. Then glue the cabochons onto the bracelets for custom art to wear everywhere.

Bracelets $9.99 Aspiring jewelers will find their starting point with these twenty projects. Throughout this collection they are conveniently presented with easy-to-follow instructions and variations to show how color can affect the design. Crafters will learn to fashion designs using lacing cord ribbons as well as materials such as metal glass and beads. Inspiration abounds with this easy basic do-it-yourself approach to jewelry fashions. 48 pages

Rexlace Activity Pack-Bracelets Bracelets $3.99 Make Mobiles Bracelets Necklaces and More Out of STRAWS ! Kit will make 6 different gimp bracelets using Gimp Lace beads and pompoms.

Best Friend Bands Kit $14.99 For ages 8 and up Kit contains 2 best friend band looms 10 colors of floss seed beads beading needle and easy instructions. Wow! Create 10 colorful bracelets! Make 4 different patterns! Add beads too!

Beautiful Bracelets $7.99 Pages: 19Type: Softcover BookPublisher: Design OriginalsFor thousands of years people have loved to adorn themselves with beads and natural gems. These stunning bracelets combine the beauty of beads and the richness of natural stones. These jeweled treasures are so simple to make that even the novice jeweler will have a wonderful time making these unique pieces of art. Once you begin this adventure you won’t want to stop. Look for Mary’s companion books that feature necklaces and earrings as well!

Design Originals-Friendship Bracelets $5.99 This book contains over 25 colorful beading designsPublisher: Design OriginalsFriendship knows no bounderies with this book you will learn the basics to creating a unique gift of friendship to exchange or share! Over 25 colorful designs and easy-to-follow instructions for you to make bracelets in every color of the rainbow.

Creativity Kits-Make Your Own Pirate Ship $4.99 Makes 1 ship Small in size and BIG in fun! Petite packages that are ready to be pegged and perfect for parties. There’s something for every kid who loves to make things….just for the fun of it! Kits include everything need to complete the project inside.

Friendship Bracelets Kit $21.95 The ultimate friendship bracelet book with directions for designs ranging from simple to simply amazing. The back cover doubles as a clipboard (clip included) so bracelets can be made directly besides their instructions. Comes with supplies to make at least one bracelet for each of your 12 closest friends. Comes with 10 skeins of embroidery floss beads and a plastic Klutz clip. 60 pages.

Glass Bead Kits – 6 Bracelets/Lavender Mist $5.99 Manufacturer: CousinQuantity: up to 6 braceletsSize: Assorted SizesColor: see below for colorsComposition: GlassTake the guess-work out of matching! Each kit contains enough glass beads and clear stretch cord to make up to six bracelets.

Glass Bead Kits – 6 Bracelets/Mermaid Mist $5.99 Manufacturer: CousinQuantity: up to 6 braceletsSize: Assorted SizesColor: see below for colorsComposition: GlassTake the guess-work out of matching! Each kit contains enough glass beads and clear stretch cord to make up to six bracelets.