Zipper Bracelet ∙ How To by Rae on Cut Out + Keep

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I never guessed when I first started making these that they would be as popular as they are. If you don't want the bother of making them yourself (or the expense of buying supplies you'll never use again) I sell them in my etsy store. I do not care if you decide to sell these anywhere except for etsy. I'd really hate to have people use a tutorial I provided to compete against me.

Instructions

1

Gather your supplies.

Jean zippers come in 6", 7", and 9" lengths. Choose the best fit.

I use E-6000 glue because it works so well, but hot glue will probably work, too.

UPDATE: I've started drilling holes in the tabs instead of using glue and putting a jump ring through that... it's faster and much more secure.
2

Cut off all of the fabric tape.

Then, using a lighter, melt the fabric to prevent fraying and make the piece look tidier.

The zipper will get VERY hot. Allow the zipper to cool before continuing.
3

Attach the lobster clasp to the jump ring and close the ring.

Glue the ring to the zipper end tab. Make sure that the lobster clasp is facing the correct way (with the opening facing inwards).

If you (like I often do) have a zipper that doesn't have a smooth back, fill in the opening with glue, allow to dry, then attach the clasp.
4

Voila.

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Carolyn D. Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:10:42 +0000

can you tell me what size drillbit you use or what the finding is for the way you used to do it what is the finding called? I just love this

Carolyn D. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:37:26 +0000

I think this is so nice. I hope I can make it I love to reuse things to make new ones.

Sheri O. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:23:16 +0000

I love this!

DarkAshHurts Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:04:27 +0000

I made my own kind of zipper bracelets. But they ACTUALLY ZIP while wearing them. Theyre not much different, but a lot funner. lol
Theyre in my projects.