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Make your own DIY accessory with just a few common supplies
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Silk thread-wrapped bangles look intricate and beautiful, and they're both easy to make and endlessly customizable. Unleash your creativity to add a new piece to your jewelry collection, or to give to friends. We'll show you how, from gathering your supplies to finishing touches.
Things You Should Know
- Cut 10 to 20 strands of silk thread 12 inches (30 cm) long, in your desired color. Then, find a spare bangle you don't mind gluing thread to.
- Place a dab of glue on the inside surface of the bangle and press your strands of thread to it.
- Wrap the strands of thread around the bangle until it's entirely covered, then glue added decorations to it, like faux jewels.
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Select a bangle base in the desired shape, material, and width. You can choose a wide or narrow bangle to wrap with silk thread. Use a bangle in the material of your choice, such as wood, plastic, or metal, but the glue will stick best to plastic and wood. Circular bangles are the most common type, but if you can find a square or oval bangle, then you could wrap 1 of these with silk thread as well. [1] X Research source
- Keep in mind that wider bangles take more time to wrap with thread than thin bangles do.
- Make sure that the bangle fits your wrist before you wrap it with the thread.
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Choose 1 or more silk threads to wrap around your bangle. You can use a single color to wrap your bangle, or you can use 2 or more different colors of thread. Thicker thread will cover more of the bangle at once than thin thread, but you can also use multiple strands if you only have thin thread. Some color combinations to try include: [2] X Research source
- For example, if you want the bangle to feature 2 colors in even sections, then decide where you want 1 color to begin and end. If the bangle is a total of 8 inches (20 cm) around, then you could create two 2 in (5.1 cm) sections with each color so that they are alternating, such as red, blue, red, blue.
- Or, if you want to wrap a 7 in (18 cm) bangle with 7 different colors, then you could wrap each section with 1 in (2.5 cm) of each color thread.
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Cut 10 to 20 strands of silk thread 12 inches (30 cm) long. You will need to have several strands of thread to wrap the bangle. Using several strands at once will help to make wrapping the bangle go faster and it will also provide better coverage of the bangle. Cut 10 to 20 strands of thread, depending on the thickness of your thread, and gather them together. The collected strands should cover about 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) of the bangle each time you wrap it around the bangle, so aim for enough threads to cover this area. The ends of the thread should be even. [3] X Research source
- For an easy way to get all of your strands to the same length, wrap the thread around a book 10 to 20 times, and then cut through the thread on both ends. [4] X Research source
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Add a dot of white school glue to the inside of the bangle. Adding glue to the inside of the bangle will help to secure the thread. However, make sure to press on the ends of the thread with your fingertips while you wrap the bangle. This will help to ensure that the thread stays put. [5] X Research source
- White school glue is strong enough for this project. However, you can use fabric glue or even hot glue if you prefer. (Be careful not to touch hot glue if you use it! It can burn your skin.)
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Press the thread into the glue and start wrapping the bangle. Wrap the bangle in a clockwise direction by bringing the thread over the outside of the bangle, and then back in through the center. As you wrap, try to hold the threads so that they are right next to each other. This will help to prevent them from creating bumps on the bangle. [6] X Research source
- If you use hot glue, press the thread into the glue with a toothpick. Do not touch the glue with your fingers while it is hot!
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Keep wrapping the bangle until the thread runs out. When the thread runs out, cut more strands of thread to continue wrapping the bangle. You can change colors after you finish wrapping a section of the bracelet, or use the same color thread for the whole bangle. Add a dab of glue to secure the ends and then start the new strands. [7] X Research source
- Continue wrapping the thread around the bangle going in the same direction even when you change colors.
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Check for gaps in between the threads. Look closely at the thread-wrapped bracelet when you have finished wrapping it. Check for any areas where there are visible patches of the bangle under the thread. If you spot any bare areas, wrap a few extra strands of thread around the area and secure the ends with glue on the inside of the bracelet. [8] X Research source
- If desired, you could also glue an extra embellishment over a bare patch on the bracelet.
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Apply a dab of glue to hold the end of the last strand. After you finish wrapping the last strands of thread all the way around the bangle, add a dab of glue to the inside of the bangle. Then, press the ends of the strands into the glue to secure them. [9] X Research source
- Make sure to let the glue dry completely before you wear the bangles. This will take several hours so leave the bracelet to dry overnight.
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Secure a bead, crystal, or sequin to the outside of the bangle. You can glue individual items onto the outside of the bangle to decorate it. Try gluing beads, crystals, and/or sequins in a pattern around the outside of the bangle, or just add 1 decorative item for a small accent.
- For example, you could glue on an alternating pattern of red and green sequins around the outside of a white and silver thread-wrapped bracelet.
- Or, another option might be to glue a large blue crystal to the outside of a blue thread-wrapped bracelet.
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Glue a chain onto the outside of the bangle. Choose a chain that will complement the type of thread you used. Then, apply the chain to the center or edge of the bracelet using glue. Apply glue at the ends of the chain and then every 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) along the bracelet to secure it. [10] X Research source
- White glue may not be strong enough to hold a chain on the bracelet. Use hot glue if you decide to apply a chain.
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Press and hold the item for a few seconds after you apply it. Place the glue on the outside of the bangle where you want to add an embellishment, and then press the item into the glue. Add as many items as you like to the outside of the bangle to decorate it. [11] X Research source
- After gluing items onto the bangle, make sure to let the glue dry completely before wearing the bangle.
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Finished.
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QuestionWhat do I do with the excess thread from when I first glued down the thread?Beth H.Community AnswerYou could either cut those threads and glue them to the back of the bangle, or you could glue them to the outside of bangle and place an embellishment over those threads so they don't show.
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QuestionCan I use a normal bangle?Community AnswerYes, you can use any kind of bangle as long as it can be wrapped.
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QuestionWhere can you buy those bangles to make these? I mean the green one shown in the picture.Community AnswerYou should be able to find them in stores that sell accessories.
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Things You’ll Need
- Bangle in the size and shape of your choice
- Silk thread in the color(s) of your choice
- White glue
- Scissors
- Extra items to glue onto the bangles, such as sequins, beads, crystals, etc.
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XptyAsSOMw&feature=youtu.be&t=12s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XptyAsSOMw&feature=youtu.be&t=10s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XptyAsSOMw&feature=youtu.be&t=27s
- ↑ http://stylesatlife.com/articles/how-to-make-silk-thread-bangles/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XptyAsSOMw&feature=youtu.be&t=40s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XptyAsSOMw&feature=youtu.be&t=56s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XptyAsSOMw&feature=youtu.be&t=1m27s
- ↑ http://stylesatlife.com/articles/how-to-make-silk-thread-bangles/
- ↑ http://stylesatlife.com/articles/how-to-make-silk-thread-bangles/
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