You Will Need
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- Project Budget
- Reasonably Priced
All I can say about this DIY is: love love LOVE. The general shape and build is inspired by the Alexander McQueen clutches, even though eyeglass/sunglass cases obviously weren't used in the original designs. If you make your own clutch (whether the design is inspired by a McQueen clutch or is a style that's all you) you'll probably save a few thousand dollars.....just saying.
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- Large eyeglass/sunglass case
- 3 Bead (s)
- 3 flat metal pieces (I used scrapbooking brads)
- Rhinestone (or whatever!) trim
- 3 ring blanks
- Super glue/E 6000
- Jewelry pliers
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1) Glue the ring blanks onto the case, pad side down. Let it dry for a little bit.
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2) If needed, pry off the prongs (or loops, depending what you have) on the metal pieces with pliers.
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3) Glue the metal pieces on top of the ring blanks. Again, let it dry for a bit, just so they aren't sliding around when you continue onto the next step.
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4) Carefully glue the trim along the top.
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TIP: Glue the center of the trim to the middle piece first, wait until it's semi-dry then work on the right and left sides. There's going to be a lot of sliding around if you don't let the glue dry at least for a little bit in between steps.
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5) And when that's (almost) dry? Glue the beads on top of the trim. If your trim has an uneven surface, you might have to press and hold for a bit. Let everything dry overnight.
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Closeup.
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Finished product.
By Susie S.
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Andr3a Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:48:52 +0000
Wow omg so nice idea... I loved it... Im so excited to try too
Kim Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:19:23 +0000
This is so Alexander McQueen. Way to go! Can't wait to try this!!!
Sarah G. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 13:51:55 +0000
Looks awesome will definitely be giving it a go
Kirsten Nunez Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:38:35 +0000
To Jacquelyn below;
My original, first ever sunglasses case clutch was posted on December 23, 2010:
http://www.studs-and-pearls.com/2010/12/diy-eyeglass-case-clutch.html
I made two more after that, one including this McQueen inspired clutch.
Honestly WTF first posted theirs on March 8, 2011.
http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-minaudiere/
Jacquelyn B. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:23:58 +0000
This looks a lot like the DIY from Honestly WTF
DarkAshHurts Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:49:09 +0000
I've had a picture of the original McQueen clutches on my inspiration board for years! Now i can finally have one!!!
Thanks so much, your SO smart. <3
Modesty Fashions Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:52:36 +0000
Super cute!! Watch out McQueen ^_^
Penny F. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:06:41 +0000
Wow! This looks great! This is the first time I have seen this kind of clutch but it already looks like it would cost a lot of $ to buy. This is definitely something I will try once I can find the Ring Blanks. Nowhere around here seems to have them.
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