Lace & Chain Bracelet Bangle

Hey, guys! I know I've been gone a very long while, but I'm finally back for another tutorial!

This bangle refashion is simple, yes, but pretty too. Let's get started!

Step #1: Gather your materials!

*Lace trim- I'm not sure exactly how much I used, but it was a lot (maybe a yard or two). It depends on  how thick you want the lace to be. Check the lace to make sure it wraps around your bracelet as many times as you want before you begin your project.

*A bangle- It's best to have a large, over-sized one or else the final product may not fit around your hand.

*A chain or old necklace- It should be about 3 times the circumference as your bangle. I say don't take any risks on having it too small. You can always cut it at the end.

*A hot glue gun

*Scissors

Step #2: Let's begin!

First, you'll need your bangle, your lace trim, and your hot glue gun.










Using your hot glue gun, place a small dot of glue on the spot of the bangle that you'd like to begin. Secure the lace on this spot and wrap it around. Place another dot of glue and continue to wrap the lace around and around the bangle with a dot of glue each time. The lace can be as tight as you'd like. I made mine tight and secure for a more simple look, but you can also make it gathered and loose for a more interesting look.

Continue wrapping until you've come full-circle.

 Once you're done wrapping, cut the lace with scissors or pinking shears.

Secure the lace with a line of hot glue at the very edge of the lace.

And, done! (well, not quite...)

Step #3: Wrapping the chain....


You'll basically do the same for the chain as you did for the lace. No need for instructions, really. You can make the rows of chain as close to one another as you want. Just remember to keep the same amount of space in between each one.

DONE!

On the flowers ;)

Have a great day!

Sea-Glass-Mosaic Pendant Tutorial

This one is quick and easy! Plus, it looks great at the end.

Step #1: Gather your Materials.

You'll need:

*One large piece of sea glass (1 inch or shorter) of any shape or size
*Many small pieces of sea glass of varied colors- several must be able to fit inside the larger piece.

* A jewelry bail

*Diamond Glaze or other 3D glue

Step #2: Decide where you want the pieces to go and how they will fit onto the large piece.
Step #3:Glue the small pieces to the large one.

Glue many on until there is little space left. Make sure to experiment with putting different pieces in different place to make sure they fit together well and make sense.

This picture is sideways!

Step #4: Use a paintbrush to apply the glaze on all sides of the pendant. This will make it shiny + glossy. (no picture)

Wait for everything to dry.

Step #5: Attach the bail to the back.

Blurry pictures! Sorry!

Step #6: String onto some kind of chain or necklace. Enjoy!

Comment if you like it!

Note: The glue I used in this project is the same that I used in this pendant project.

Decoupage Penny Pendant Tutorial

I really enjoyed making this pendant. It was easy, fun, and the product was great!

Materials:
*1 Penny- Its nice if it's a shiny one, because you'll see the back when you put it on.
*A few small scraps of tissue paper
*Mod Podge
*A Paintbrush
*Diamond glaze or glossy accents (a 3D glue)
*Different cut-out letters from a magazine to spell a favorite word or a name (4-5 letters or less- or else it won't fit on the penny)
*An Aanraku Pendant Bail (I recommend this kind, but there are other options. For my first few, I used what I had on hand (crimps), which worked, but didn’t look great. They are supposed to be used for attaching clasps to cording.)

Step #1: Using your paintbrush, brush some Mod Podge onto the whole surface of the head of your penny. Take a piece of tissue paper that covers the surface and place it on top. Wait a moment for it to dry a bit (it dries fast). Then, cut off the access tissue paper.


Step #2: Using your paintbrush, make a thin coat of Mod Podge over the tissue paper. Then, attach some tiny, tiny pieces of multi-colored tissue paper on top. When all of these pieces are on, coat it with more Mod Podge.



(Optional)Step #3: Attach little (very small) flowers or stars on top of the tissue paper to add a little “extra something” to your penny.


Step #4: Time to attach the letters! Put a thin coat a Mod Podge on the top once again (The Mod Podge makes it stick and also makes your penny super- shiny!). Arrange the letters (in the right order) on your penny and put another coat of Mod Podge on top (this is the last coat, so make it a good one!).

Step #5: Wait about 20 minutes for the Mod Podge to fully dry on all layers.

Step #6: We’re almost there!!! Apply the 3D glue (diamond glaze) to the top of the penny. Be very, very generous with the amount you apply. Just make sure that the glue stays ON the penny! You’ll notice that it may turn a blue-ish color. Don’t be afraid- it turns clear when it dries.




Step #7: Depending on how much 3D glue your put on, it will dry in different amounts of time. But truly, I would wait a full 12 hours or overnight- just to be sure. I know, from experience, that it really stinks when you spent time perfecting your penny and then in ONE second, you touch it when it’s not dry, and your whole project is ruined!!!! Just don’t take any risks…


Step #8: After a good 12 hours, attach a bail using the 3D glue to the back of the penny. Wait till it dries (in about 1 hour, just to be safe). String it on to a chain or cord, and show it off! (You have no idea how many compliments I have gotten on mine!)

Step #9: Wear it and love it!



Hope you enjoyed this tutorial! (My first one!) If you need any help with making your pendant, comment on this post or email us at craftykidsandcompany@gmail.co