Everyone is pinning these rope bracelets sold @ Anthropologie...
designed by Sabrina Dehoff.
Moi? I made my own.
For a fraction of the cost (naturally)
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| image on the top: Sabrina Dehoff - collage by moi |
... and took me about 5 minutes.
Supplies needed:
Supplies needed:
...see that shiny metal tube?
Home Depot, again: it's plumbing supply! 4.28$ (it's actually the pricey part of the bracelet, since I had everything else)
* two end cups + clasp + chain (about 3 $ if you go out and buy everything)
* 5" of each color cord: mine are all leftovers of several different bracelets and necklaces: 7 strands total.
* a lighter or a candle
* scissors & needle + thread
... and of course glue. either a glue gun or E6000 will do.
5 minutes tutorial:
1* burn one side of all the ropes
2* put the edges together and sew it with few stitches
3* measure around your wrist and cut the other side of the ropes
4* burn the edge
5* place some glue inside one of the end cap
6* fit the ropes inside the end cap and place the tube onto the ropes
7* place glue onto the other end cap and place the ropes inside
DONE IN 5 MINUTES!!
then, I made another one.
of the ocean and the beach!
using copper {ehm... rose gold} plumbing coupling and end pipes!
xox, d.
Super pretty! I love how these are basically the same but have totally different vibes; casual and dressy.
ReplyDeleteexactly! love them both, but i'm leaning toward the blue more! :)
DeleteLove both..esp the copper one
ReplyDeleteyou are amazing!!!!! I like both but prefer the blue one :) have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! Must try.
ReplyDeleteAwesome :)
ReplyDeleteI loooove this!! I can never find those end pieces at Michael's. Where did you find yours?
ReplyDeleteXo
I buy almost everything at http://www.firemountaingems.com/ (these in the picture, tho I've got at a small store in my hometown in italy ... i believe they are not aware of such a thing as the www !)
DeleteOh my goodness! I am totally going to drive (or swim) to where ever you are and steal that from you!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome idea! I will try this!
ReplyDeletexx
biskvittka.blogspot.com
love the 'rose gold' one haha they look fantastic. well done!
ReplyDelete:D most of the 'rose gold' out there is copper! but rose gold sounds so much classier!!! LOL!
Deletegreat project, I love how the last one turned out <3
ReplyDeletethanks!! :)
DeleteI like them! and I pin!
ReplyDeleteSo great! I think the blue rope one (my fav) looks more high end than the pricey original inspiration piece! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this - you did a great job!!
ReplyDelete:) thank you Grace!! xox, d.
DeleteLove, love and LOVE!!!!!!!! Where do you get the end caps from?
ReplyDeleteAwesome! looks great and seems easy too. This may be one of my favorite of your DIY's.
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maya
Great tutorial, super easy to follow and do! Did you get your ropes from http://www.firemountaingems.com/? Wondering specifically about the silk ones, as I couldn't find any in my local craft stores. TIA!
ReplyDeletethese are the kind I used: http://www.mjtrim.com/cords-tassels/basic-fancy-twist/3-16-rayon-twist-cord.html
Deleteyou can find these at fabric or upholstery stores, too!
You could use a filigree piece for the middle metal piece to make more fancy they sale some pretty ones at hobby lobby it's the vintaj collection of their jewlry making stuff
ReplyDeleteWhat size end caps did you use to fit all the cord? they look pretty big!
ReplyDeleteHi! The caps I used for the neon one are diam. 8mm, the copper ones are end caps from the plumbing supplies at home depot and they are 1/2" diam, then I drilled a hole in the middle.
DeleteBoth cases I have to squeeze the ropes inside, because they are really tight.
Hi! I like it :) Great tutorial, very easy and fast:) I must do something like this :) xo
ReplyDeleteHi! Thanks for stopping by! ... And don't forget to share, when you'll make it!!! :)
DeleteYou know I love these.
ReplyDeleteI just purchased the cording, but cannot find the chrome sleeve. Do you remember what that piece is called? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi! I have a bad Internet connection now, if you click on "plumbing supply" in the post, will give you a link to the home depot with all the details of the chrome sleeve!
DeleteI love it! I would have guessed that the designer bracelet cost $10.
ReplyDeleteHow do you keep the center 'tube' from sliding?
ReplyDeleteIf the ropes are filling the tube it will stay (mostly) in place. If you have a gap, I suggest you'll wrap around the ropes with some more rope, put a couple of drops of glue on the wrap and place the tube in place and wait until dry-
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