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Need help keeping hold of your phone? Here’s how to make a cute chain and rhinestone phone strap so its harder to lose!
I’m loving making phone straps lately! This one combines a chunky chain with some rhinestone trim to create this double stranded phone strap. I decided to add the extra chain for more strength! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this phone strap:
1: Pliers. I used my flat nose pliers, round nose pliers and cutting pliers. I also used scissors to trim my string.
2: A piece of chain about 30cm long. I used this silver tone chunky curb chain.
3: A piece of rhinestone trim about the same length as the chain.
4: Two crimp ends.
5: A large jump ring.
6: A piece of string. I used this hot pink nylon string that I cut to be about 15cm long.
7: Super glue.
Follow these steps to make your rhinestone phone strap:
1: Take one end of the rhinestone strand and place it in one of the crimp ends.
2: Squash one side of the crimp around the end of the rhinestones using the flat nose pliers.
3: Repeat the squeezing of the crimp for the other side, folding it around the end of the rhinestones. Squeeze until the crimp feels securely attached to the rhinestone strand.
4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other end of the rhinestone chain.
5: Add one end of the chain and rhinestone strand to the jump ring.
6: Add the other end of the chain and rhinestone strand to the jump ring in the same order.
7: Close the jump ring using your pliers.
8: Fold the string in half and tie the open ends around the jump ring, loop and knot it a few times to secure it.
9: Trim the ends of the string.
10: Add a dab of super glue to the ends of the string to secure the knot.
Now your double strand phone strap is finished and ready to pop on your phone. Loop it through on of the holes on your phone case for more phone customisation!
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Here’s how you can transform some rhinestone trim into a necklace chain!
Here’s a fun tutorial, perfect for a fun costume night out! In this tutorial I’ll show you how to transform some rhinestone trim into a unique chain to hang bold pendants on. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your rhinestone necklace chain:
1: A piece of rhinestone trim, cut to your preferred necklace length.
2: Two crimp ends.
3: Two jump rings.
4: One lobster claw clasp.
5: A pendant. I used this weird one that I made from clay, plastic rhinestones, wire, paint and resin (I know… it looks really weird!)
6: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers to cut the rhinestones to length and my flat nose pliers to secure the crimps closed. You can also keep your round nose pliers handy as an extra tool for opening and closing your jump rings.
Follow these steps to make this rhinestone necklace chain:
1: Place one of the crimps over the end of the rhinestone strand.
2: Squash one side of the crimp around the rhinestone strand using your flat nose pliers.
3: Squash the other side of the crimp using the pliers, so it fits closely around the rhinestones and doesn’t move when you pull it.
4: Repeat steps 1-3 for the other end of the necklace.
5: If your pendant has a small bail (the loop at the top of the pendant), you can add it to the chain now.
6: Take one of the jump rings and add it to one side of the necklace, looping it through the end of the crimp.
7: Add the clasp to the open jump ring and close it to secure the clasp to the necklace.
8: Add the remaining jump ring to the other end of the necklace and close it.
Now your sparkly costume necklace is ready to wear! What funky pendant will you put on yours?
If you like this tutorial, here are some more sparkly rhinestone tutorials for you to try…
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How to make a rhinestone glasses chain!
I think glasses chains are so cool! This glasses chain design is super glam, made from a sparkly rhinestone string for some practical glamour! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to do this DIY:
1: A length of rhinestone chain at a length you like. Check this by wrapping it around the back of your neck and seeing where it falls against your chest.
2: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers to cut the rhinestone chain. I also used my flat nose pliers and round nose pliers.
3: Crimp ends that fit around the rhinestones. I used these rose gold coloured ones.
4: Two jump rings.
5: Two rubber glassses holders.
Follow these steps to make your cute rhinestone glasses chain:
1: Take one end of the rhinestone chain and place it inside one of the crimp ends.
2: Squash one side of the crimp end around the rhinestone strand using the flat nose pliers. Be careful here because the rhinestones like to pop out.
3: Squash the other side of the crimp around the rhinestones and the first side using the flat nose pliers again. Now your crimp end should be secured onto the strand.
4: Repeat step 3 for the second crimp end on the other side of the rhinestone chain.
5: Add a jump ring to one end of the chain and use it to secure the rubber glasses holder in place. Repeat this for the other end of the chain to finish your DIY off.
Now your rhinestone glasses chain is ready to use! Pop them onto your favorite spectacles or sunnies and shine on.
Here are some other rhinestone DIY’s you can make:
- A rhinestone embellished hair comb
- This cute pair of rhinestone alligator hair clips
- These two different rhinestone headbands
- Some crazy rhinestone statement earrings, check them out here and here
- An amazing rhinestone brooch
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Need a sparkly accessory to cheer up the 2020 silly season? Make this waist chain in time for Christmas this year!
2020 has been wild and hard for lots of people. Some sparkly accessories might not fix anything, but they might help cheer you up a little bit! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
Here are all the things you need to make this waist chain:
1: Some rhinestone chain long enough to fit comfortably around your waist.
2: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers to cut my chain to length. I also used my flat nose and round nose pliers.
3: A couple of jump rings.
4: Two crimp ends.
5: A large lobster clasp.
Follow these steps to DIY your own fun sparkly waist chain:
1: Add one of the crimp ends to one end of your chain, holding it in place around the chain.
2: Squash one side of the crimp around the rhinestone chain using the flat nose pliers. Be careful with this step to ensure that the chain doesn’t pop out of the crimp.
3: Squash the other side of the crimp to secure it onto the strand.
4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 using the other crimp on the other side of the rhinestone strand.
5: Add a jump ring to one end of the strand and attach the lobster clasp. Secure the clasp in place by closing the jump ring.
6: Add the remaining jump ring to the other side of the waist chain to finish it off. Now your rhinestone waist chain is finished and ready to wear! I hope it brings some necessary sparkle into your life!
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Are you sick of the hair accessory trend yet? If not, why not make a rhinestone hair comb?
This rhinestone hair comb is super easy to make and is the perfect way to add some sparkle to your hair! I love this cute piece so much, I wear it at the back of my head to add some style to my messy bun, just tuck it into your hair! So comfortable and cute.
Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links for which we may receive a commission.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this rhinestone hair comb:
1: A metal hair comb.
You can get hair combs here:
2: Rhinestones. I used three of these silver backed rhinestones.
You can get something similar here:
3: Two-part epoxy glue, I used Araldite.
You can get glue here:
4: A skewer.
You can get skewers here:
5: Scrap paper.
Follow these steps to make your rhinestone comb:
1: Squeeze out the glue in equal parts onto the scrap paper.
2: Mix the glue using the skewer.
3: Add glue to the top of the comb where you want to place your rhinestones.
4: Add glue to the back of the rhinestones and place them on the comb.
5: Set the comb aside to dry.
Once the glue is dry your rhinestone embellished hair comb is ready to use!
Here’s another one that I made using resin charms.
Here are some other rhinestone hair accessory tutorials:
- Rhinestone embellished hair clips
- A headband with a rhinestone crown
- Upgrade an old headband with statement rhinestones
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Gaudy crystals are in! Here’s how to make some bold crystal earrings.
These crystal earrings pack a visual punch! Perfect for spicing up your go to outfit. This tutorial contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make these rhinestone crystal earrings.
1: Two strands of rhinestone crystals. I made mine approximately 12cm long.
2: Two larger rhinestones.
3: Two glue on stud earrings with backs.
4: Araldite glue
5: A skewer.
6: Scrap Paper.
Follow these steps to make your rhinestone crystal earrings:
1: Squeeze the Araldite glue out into equal parts and mix it on the paper.
2: Add the glue to the edge of the first large rhinestone.
3: Drape one of the rhinestone strands around the rhinestone and set it aside to dry. I recommend placing them on a cutting mat so that you don’t get paper stuck on your earrings.
4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second set of rhinestones.
5: Add more glue to the earrings and place them on the back of the large rhinestones.
Once your earrings are dry they’re ready to wear! How perfect are these?
Here’s another pair I made using shorter pieces of rhinestone chain.
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Here’s another way to use ribbons in your jewelry!
This necklace is made using velvet ribbon to form the chain, finished off with a cute rhinestone charm!
You will need the following tools and materials to make your necklace:
1. Pliers. You will need your round nose and flat nose pliers to make your necklace.
2: Scissors to cut your ribbon to length.
3: A ribbon crimp end.
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4: A ribbon. I used this velvet ribbon.
5: A jump ring.
6: A charm. I used this rhinestone charm that I took off a pair of old earrings that weren’t my style any more.
Follow these steps to make your ribbon necklace:
1: Cut your ribbon to length. Make sure it is long enough to fit around your head when folded in half.
2: Hold the two ends of the ribbon together. Fold your ribbon so that both sides of the velvet face the same direction.
3: Secure the ends of the ribbon together with the flat crimp. Squeeze the crimp closed using the flat nose pliers.
4: Add the jump ring to the loop of the crimp end.
5: Attach the charm to the jump ring and close it to secure the charm to the necklace.
Once your charm is in place your new ribbon necklace is finished and ready to wear!
