https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/garden-wire-bracelet • Posted by eunkz_7185
i got this idea when i saw several DIYs about braided bracelets but didn't have anything else to braid... :D well, this is more like a bangle.. hmm.. whatever. ^^,
i got this idea when i saw several DIYs about braided bracelets but didn't have anything else to braid... :D well, this is more like a bangle.. hmm.. whatever. ^^,
cut the wires into the desired length. also, remember to cut them longer than what you initially want so that the final output won't be a bracelet that's too short to even fit in your wrist.
cut a total of fifteen strands. then, group them into three.
since there are three groups of five wires, we'll be using three-strand braiding. so, basically, you treat each group of wires like a single strand and start braiding. make sure to keep everything nice and tight. you won't have a problem holding everything to place because you are dealing with wires. they pretty much stay intact. here's a video i found in youtube if you don't know how to braid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_hHhtQGNus
keep testing if the would-be bracelet will fit into your wrist. then, dab a TINY bit of super glue unto the ends to secure everything. mine for example.. the strands were too long so i overlapped them creating another type of effect...
next, you can put a shell or any type of accessory over the connected area to cover it.
mix a small amount of glitter and modge podge or clear varnish. cover the whole bracelet. let it try and then cover the whole thing with modge podge or clear varnish again -- this time, with no glitter... so all in all you have two coatings..
let it dry over night... and viola! you are done!! enjoy! -- tip: you don't have to use three strand braiding if you think it's not gonna be thick enough for your taste... :)