I originally created this fun gold chain and hinge bracelet for SHIFT on BuzzFeed last week wherein I dueled with Geneva from A Pair and a Spare {one of my favorite fellow DIYers}. We weren’t told who we were matched up against but really, it’s more fun and creative than competition. Our only rule was that it had to be a bracelet and made from metal… I went industrial and she opted for spikes! They’re both fun and creative… here’s how I created mine.
What You’ll Need…
What you need:
* One decorative gold hinge {this decorative brass hinge would be great as well}
* About a foot or so of gold chain link {any size you choose}
* Closure {clasp or hook}
* Beading pliers
Steps…
* Using your pliers, separate four sections of chains, about 2inches each, and keep your open chain links.
* Attach each chain section to the furthest screw hole on your hinge with your open link, closing it with your pliers.
* Place the hinge on your wrist and measure how loose or tight you’d like your bracelet to fit and trim off the extra links, making sure each is the same length and combine your chains at the ends with an open link.
* On one side, attach your clasp to your newly added link.
* Attach the other side of your closure, however it works to the opposite side.
Wear it alone or pile on various bangles, chains, and bracelets to add interest. Total cost is under $5.
Voila!
Also shown: vintage Hermes leather double wrap bracelet or choker found at Beyond the Rack, gold & diamond branch bangles, gorjana leather & chain bracelet, Pink chevron wristlet c/o Brahmin
Have Fun!
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CREATIVE MIND
This is really a smart idea..so clever..but amazing..Beautiful..Thanks for sharing another DIY Megan 🙂
Have a great day..
Amy
Such a fun DIY! Looks fabulous layered with other bracelets!
Amy
http://www.LeopardandLillies.com
Alwand Blog
Your so creative, I love the bracelet
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jenn~the stylish housewife
i can not believe how cute a hinge looks as a bracelet! =)
xoxo, jenn
the stylish housewife
Amor
This is great DIY!
Amor GLAMOROZA
Tabitha Mahoney
But soooo cute. Great job, I want one.
Tab
my-cliffnotes.blogspot.com
Mawiyah
Yep – you’re an artist 🙂
christian
so easy to make ant it looks so cute!
xo
http://www.mydutchfashionstyle.com
thankfifi
It’s really cool but mostly I am just still drooling over your branch bangles – what a guy your husband is 😉
♥ ThankFifi
Anonymous
Off I GO to Home Depot! (Hey, it rhymes!) Fan-tastic idea. Thanks!!
Kat
Amazingly creative as usual Maegan!
kat
aneyeforfashion.blogspot.com
Rosy (of Raindrops on Rosy)
Good lord I love it! So brilliant.
lou lou
i am no less than obsessed with this! thanks for the tut!
Megan, The Frugalista Diaries
clever maegan!
Xo Megan
Patsy
The transformation from hardware item to accessory is amazing. Such a great idea!
Anonymous
It is so stylish and Designing Gold chain .
ageless male
Hobby Lobby
Hey Maegan, we just wanted to let you know we thought this was such a fantastic idea that we will be posting about it on our Facebook page on Tuesday, July 31st!
You can check out the post tomorrow at this link: http://www.facebook.com/HobbyLobby
Ailsa Lu
This a very great idea, your are so great, I like it.