I've had this old (falling apart) stud belt in my closet forever...i still thought it was too nice to throw away. :)
So i thought i could use it to make my own jewelry & revamp accessories!
Jewelry From Old Belt!
Stud jewelry & bag revamp made from an old belt.
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Find an old belt (perferably one with studs)...
And imagine what you want to make or decorate. -
Take your old belt & exacto-knife, & evenly cut the belt into pieces of strips.
(You can use scissors too, but exacto-knifes are sharper & make cleaner lines)
Then Make Whatever You Can Think Of!! -
Like this Rockin Stud Bracelet!
(Just cut your belt in a strip long enough to fit OVER YOUR HAND. Then hot-glue the ends together...hold for a long time. Done!) -
These Punk Bangles.
(same steps as above, just smaller strips) -
Or take an old junky clutch...
(look through some fashion magazines for ideas) -
And make everyone ask you where you bought it!! lol
I seriously saw a bag similar to this in a magazine for $300!
(I just carefully hot-glued the strips right on the bag.) -
TIPS:
1) If your belt is faux-leather, old, or as junky as mine (like falling apart)...glue the sides of each strip (where u cut) a little also. Or it will just come apart again.
2) If you think the exposed glue is too shiny or distracting, I just colored over it with a black permanent marker. :) You cant even tell! You could cover it with ribbon or fabric too, i guess. -
YOU CAN MAKE OR DECORATE ANYTHING!
(I would have made more but i ran out of belt :P)
Decorate shelves, mirrors, boxes, etc.
You could also use snap-buttons (instead of glueing), & make things like chokers.
Or use jumprings & chains to decorate a plain black belt for goth jewelry.
I'm even going to re-use leftover studs to decorate my Chuck Taylor shoes!
HAVE FUN.
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Posted By:DarkAshHurts »
September 30, 2009 11:16
Popular tags: Painting & Decorating, Revamping, Dressmaking / Tailoring, Clothing & Fabric, Gothic, Christmas, Decorating, and Halloween
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Ginger Snapped
30 Sep 11:53
super awesome!!!!!!!!
Maarya B.
30 Sep 12:18
Really nice, too bad I don't have a belt like that. :p
DownPoison
01 Oct 09:58
amazing! (:
Gypsyrose l.
01 Oct 21:12
i was totally trying to think of diff. ideas to do with my old belt to. this totally rocks. Here are a couple ideas I was thinking about as well:
converse sneakers: http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.detail/productID/a42a2ac9-174e-48b7-9137-0db6d024b82c/categoryID/9bc28317-1ea4-460d-a375-7bd1806ebb71
old army stud boots: http://www.freepeople.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/products.detail/productID/d9583e36-54fe-4535-80aa-377cd4c897a2/categoryID/9bc28317-1ea4-460d-a375-7bd1806ebb71
these are all stupid expensive!
DarkAshHurts
02 Oct 00:15
Thanks guys! I'm glad u all like.
I want to make more stuff!...I was thinkin of tryin to find another old belt at Good-Will too...maybe u could try there. ;)
@gypsyrose 1: XD I want those army boots too! lol
Jet H.
02 Oct 21:23
awesome and soooooo cool! woow i live it!