Make a Paperclip Bracelet
Ridiculously easy, yet this simple jewelry design falls into the category of "why didn't I think to make that?". Well, now that your imagination has been prompted, you can. This paperclip bracelet can be made in rainbow colors, paired colors or all matching one color, to suit your preferences. And the sky's the limit as to what you could add to the bracelet to make it unique.So come on, let's get making!
Steps
- Assemble some paperclips. The amount needed will depend on who will be wearing the bracelet. For example, a child aged around 4-10 will probably be fine with about 5-6 paperclips, while anyone over 10 will need 6 or more; measure to check. Choose a colour theme according to your needs. For example:
- Silver/ordinary: For a simple metallic look
- All one colour: For someone who loves a particular colour beyond all other colours
- Paired colours: Choose paired colours such as black and white, red and blue, etc. Or choose triple colours for patriotic designs, such as red, white and blue
- Rainbow colours: A variety of colours looks fantastic and is great for a colourful, warm look.
- Take one paperclip and connect it to another one.
- Keep repeating the last step until all of the paperclips are connected.
- Make the bracelet unique. You can put accessories on the paperclip for more pizzazz. Ideas include:
- Charms
- Tags
- Costume gems
- Broken pieces of jewelry
- Fabric or yarn creations, etc.
- Consider also adding some beads on the paperclips to brighten it up a bit.
- If you do use beads, remember to thread them on to the bracelet or to use jump rings so that they remain in place.
- Now you have a perfect, stylish bracelet to either wear or give to someone else.
Tips
- Keep on practising
- Glittery or shiny metallic paper clips look great too.
- Experiment with other types of jewelry, So you can be An expert At it.
Things You'll Need
- 5-8 paperclips or more if your wrist is big
- Ruler
- Pliers if adding beads
- Jump rings for beads
- Beads
- Other additions such as tags, charms, costume gems, etc.
