Scrap Wrap Bracelets
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The finished bracelet!Photo by: Jordan Kushins -
The supplies!
You'll need:
- Aluminum wire
- Scraps of fabric. You should have enough for approximately 50 to 70 inches of one inch wide strips.
- Embroidery floss (whatever color you like)
- Needle
- Scissors
- Pliers
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Cut the scraps into strips that are approximately one inch wide. They can be as short or as long as you like! If some of the straps have funny ends, just cut a complementary shape on the next one. You'll be scrunching these up so will need more than you think you might need, but I'd say 50 to 70 inches worth is about right.Photo by: Jordan Kushins -
Stitch the ends of two pieces together. These stitches will be hidden for the most part, but I like the contrast so I chose black embroidery floss. Tie off the ends, then continue until you have an incredibly long strap.Photo by: Jordan Kushins -
When it's all stitched together, cut about three inches down the center of both ends of the very long strap.Photo by: Jordan Kushins -
Take the pliers and fold the end of the aluminum over until metal meets metal. You'll need a little hole.Photo by: Jordan Kushins -
Stick the one side of the end strap through the little hole, then tie a knot, then another. This will be the end of the bracelet.Photo by: Jordan Kushins -
Wrap the leather strap around the wire without overlapping.Photo by: Jordan Kushins -
Once you get about six inches or so, scrunch the hell out of it back towards the knot. Keep repeating this: roll and scrunch, roll and scrunch.Photo by: Jordan Kushins -
Scruuuuuuuuuuunch!Photo by: Jordan Kushins -
When you get to the end of the strap, cut the wire, fold it over, and tie a knot as you did with the other end. And there you go! A brand new bracelet.Photo by: Jordan Kushins -
Another view. Easy peasy! I like leaving a bit of the ends on the ties, but you can trim them as much as you want. If you make a bracelet or modify the design, post a link to a pic in the comments, I'd love to see!Photo by: Jordan Kushins
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