Other jewels: Guy & Eva Joyce & Josephine bauble bracelets + various silver bangles. Vintage turquoise ring & wedding rings
I was asked to participate in a DIY for an upcoming feature on BuzzFeed.com‘s sister site, “SHIFT” and with some specifications, I headed to the hardware store to challenge my eye for all things crafty and fabulous. While I was looking for supplies, I found these fun external lock washers that look like gears and thought they’d work quite nicely worked into a chain link bracelet. the husband loves it because it looks like the Gears of War logo. Beyond this, I actually found a few bag-fulls of equipment to get my DIY on for the next few weeks. But until then… here’s my new favorite silver bracelet… and I’ll let you know when my feature is live at SHIFT.
What You’ll Need…
* External lock washers {size #10} that look like little gears
* Chain link… I used a dark silver for contrast
* Closure and jump ring
* Beading Pliers
Steps…
* Using your pliers, separate a handful of links from your chain.
* Slide two washers onto your single link and clamp it back together.
* Continue adding link+washer+link+washer until you hit your desired length.
* Attach your closure… I used one of the washers as the jump link… you can also make it longer and link it wherever you like, leaving some chain to hang down.
* Also make earrings and a necklace! It’s easy 😉
Voila!
It’s surprisingly dainty when worn alone… or mix it up!
Side view of the links…
Have Fun!
mall-fashion
so beautiful..love it
C.A.R.
such a cool idea!!
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Amy
Great idea!
xx Amy
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Georgina
What a great DIY – this is something I would definitely try myself. Thank you Maegan!
Maria @ GLD
Wow! I can’t believe you made such a beautiful bracelet form hardware supplies. Wait, I can! You are amazing 🙂
astr!d
that whole collection is very pretty, yet it has an edge too. i likes!!!
jenn~the stylish housewife
duuuuuuuuuude….when are you going to MAEG me something already? =)
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
Kadi Eller
Love that DIY 🙂
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kraguzz
so adorable! didn’t even know they made washers that looked so cute!
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Sara
Great DIY!
Anonymous
As Judge Judy often says: “PERFECT”!!
Kat
Great step by step photos! Thank you!
kat
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Natalyas Closet
Such a chic idea! http://www.natalyascloset.com/
Michele Jonietz
Love those bracelets!
Alela Sirah
Very cute!! It blends in with everything else and is easy to make! Great!!
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Anonymous
Very cute and amazing Love .
Organa Slim
StyleFia
FAB! Amazing how you made that!
Cheers from La Suisse
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Lacey
I made earrings with lock washers just like those about a week ago. I used gunmetal links and findings to contrast against the silver. Such a fun piece of jewelry to wear.
jess1979
Thanks for the great idea…made this yesterday and I love it!
chain bracelets for women
Now thats what a I call statement jewellery. I would definitely try it out for my friends, as it can be a perfect gift for the coming friendships day.