Cut Out + Keep

Stretchy Watchband

Watch bands should have their own personality just like you do. What kind will yours have?

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/stretchy-watchband • Posted by Ulysses Press

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
Medium duct tape watchband

Description

Instructions

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    Cut a strip of tape long enough to cover the straw.

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    Roll the tape around the straw.

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    Cut pieces of wrapped straw the same length as the pin on the watch.

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    Cut a strip of tape to the width of the pin and wrap the end around the pin, leaving the adhesive exposed.

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    Cut a piece of elastic jewelry cord that is at least 48 inches long and center it against the pin. Note: The length of cord needed may vary based on wrist size and the width of the watch.

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    Wrap the tape around the cord and pin to join them.

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    Place the ends of the cord through a straw piece in opposite directions and pull the cord tight.

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    Continue threading wrapped straw pieces until there are enough to reach halfway around your wrist.

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    Temporarily tie off the end and begin the steps on the other side of the watch face.

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    Once there are enough pieces to wrap comfortably around your wrist, join them by knotting together the cords and trimming the excess.