Knuckle Duster Eyeglass Case Clutch

Inexpensive version/take on Alexander McQueen's clutches.

Posted by Kirsten Nunez

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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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You Will Need (3 things)

  • 1 Sunglasses Clutch
  • Super Glue
  • 3 Ring Blanks

Steps (9 steps, 30 minutes)

  1. 1

    - 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

  2. 2

    1) Glue the ring blanks onto the case, pad side down. Let it dry for a little bit.

  3. 3

    2) If needed, pry off the prongs (or loops, depending what you have) on the metal pieces with pliers.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    4) Carefully glue the trim along the top.

  6. 6

    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.

  7. 7

    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.

  8. 8

    Closeup.

  9. 9

    Finished product.