DIY bracelet made from scrap materials

A bracelet on the wrist is one of the favorite and original jewelry of most girls. This accessory can add a special twist to your look and highlight the beauty of a woman’s hand. There are quite a lot of finished products that can be found on the modern market. However original handmade bracelets keep the warmth of the master’s hands. It is also important that you will be the only owner of such an accessory. You can also make a pleasant surprise for your girlfriend.

We offer ideas for creating an interesting accessory from scrap materials.

Cozy bracelets made from popsicle sticks and fabric

There are many options for making fabric decoration: from knitting and weaving to creating fabric appliqués. We offer cover the base prepared in advance for the product with fabric.

Materials and tools

You will need:

• textile;
• PVA glue;
• wooden ice cream sticks;
• additional decor (beads, rhinestones, sequins, buttons, etc.).

Making a bracelet

• Place wooden sticks in boiling water for 15 minutes.
• Once the wood has softened, place it inside the mug.

IMPORTANT! The inside diameter of the mug should match the size of your wrist.

• A day later we take out the sticks.
• Start decorating. You can cover the base with fabric, forming folds. Or simply cover it with material and secure it with glue. After it dries, decorate the product with additional decor to your taste.

Simple cord bracelet

A fairly simple, but no less original decoration option.

Necessary materials

You will need:

• suspension;
• charms (miniature pendants for bracelets);
• cord;
• clasp.

Completing of the work

• Attach clasps to the ends of the cord.

Important! The size of the cord should correspond to the size of your hand.

• The cord can be of different widths. A thin cord can be wrapped in several layers around the wrist.
• Choose your favorite pendants and attach it to the cord. (By the way, there can be more than one charm, but there can be any number of them. But do not forget about a sense of proportion!)

Original bracelet with nuts

It's hard to believe, but even metal nuts can be used to create original jewelry.

Necessary materials

For work, prepare:

• scissors;
  strong threads, fabric or leather laces;
• the nuts themselves.

How to make a bracelet

1. Start braiding a regular braid from thread or leather. First leave the tip (about 10 cm) for subsequent fixation of the bracelet.
2. After the braid reaches 5 cm, start weaving nuts into it.
3. Thread a metal piece into each outer cord and continue braiding.
4. When the size of the future product reaches the desired length, leave the tip of the lacing to fix the bracelet on your hand.

Unexpected: denim strip bracelet

Jeans go perfectly with ethnic style. The material fringes well, so There is no need to hem the edges. On the contrary, make them torn.

Materials and tools

You will need:

• scissors;
• threads;
• wood beads;
• metal decorative elements.

Work options

• There can be only one strip for decoration. Wrap it around the workpiece or use the jeans itself as a base. Decorate the finished product with embroidery and beads.
• You can cut the strips into thin elements and intertwine them with each other using various techniques, weaving in decorative elements.

There are a lot of options for making exclusive decorations, choose your one and only one. Happy creativity, bright and original results!