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Velvet and chains, could it get more luxe? This bracelet is Amazing!
Are you in need of some luxurious new accessories? This chain and velvet ribbon bracelet could be the one for you! Contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your bracelet:
1: Pliers. You will need your flat nose pliers, round nose pliers and cutting pliers to make this bracelet.
2: Two flat crimp ends.
3: Two jump rings.
4: One toggle clasp.
5: A piece of velvet ribbon cut to length to fit your wrist.
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6: A piece of chain that is around the same length of the ribbon.
Follow these instructions to make your ribbon and chain bracelet:
1: Add a crimp end to one end of the ribbon.
2: Repeat this step for the other side of the ribbon.
3: Add an open jump ring to the crimp end and slide one end of the chain onto the open ring.
4: Add one side of the toggle clasp to the open jump ring. Close the jump ring to secure the pieces in place.
4: Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the other side of the bracelet… and now you’re done!
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Want to Add Another Cool Choker To Your Collection? Make This Velvet Number!
Here’s how to make your own dual color velvet choker. Use your favorite colors to make a cool velvet choker that is all your own. This tutorial is a variation on our bi-color velvet bracelet, it looks amazing and couldn’t be easier to make.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this choker:
1: Pliers. You will need your flat nose pliers and round nose pliers to make this velvet choker.
2: Scissors. You will need scissors to trim your velvet ribbon to the right length.
3: Two 2cm wide flat crimp ends.
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5: Two jump rings.
6: A lobster clasp.
Follow these steps to make your own dual color velvet choker:
1: Place the ends of both ribbons into one of the flat crimp ends.
2: Use the flat nose pliers to squeeze the crimp closed around the ribbons. Squeeze down hard to secure the ribbons in place.
3: Use the scissors to cut the ribbon to your desired length.
4: Repeat steps 1 and 4 for the other end of the ribbon using the remaining crimp end.
5: Add a jump ring to one side of the choker.
6: Add another jump ring to the other side and attach a lobster clasp before closing the jump ring.
Once your clasp is in place your choker is finished and ready to wear! Where will you wear yours?
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Want a Cute Way to Show Your Festive Side? Make This Cute Bi-color Velvet Bracelet
This bracelet is a variation on the velvet ribbon tutorial from a few weeks ago, however this design makes use of a longer crimp end to secure two ribbons together side by side.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this fun festive bracelet:
1: Pliers. You will need all your pliers for this tutorial. I used my cutting pliers to trim the ribbon but I recommend using scissors instead.
2: Scissors. For cutting the ribbon.
3: Two long ribbon crimp ends (these are approximately 2cm long).
3: Two pieces of ribbon, I used red and green velvet ribbon for a festive look.
4: Two jump rings.
5: A toggle clasp.
Follow these instructions to make this cute and stylish festive bracelet:
1: Place the end of both ribbons in one of the crimp ends.
2: Use your flat nose pliers to close the crimp end and secure the ribbons. Make sure your ribbons don’t slip out of place. Make sure you squeeze the crimp down tight so that your ribbons don’t fall out when you are wearing your bracelet.
3: Trim both ribbons to the right length to fit your wrist. I recommend using your scissors here rather than cutting pliers like I did.
4: Once your ribbons are at the correct length add the remaining crimp to the other end of the bracelet. Secure it in place like you did in step 2.
5: Take one of the jump rings and use it to secure one part of the toggle clasp one end of the bracelet.
6: Repeat step 5 for the other side of the bracelet to secure the second part of the toggle clasp in place.
Once your toggle clasp is in place your bracelet is finished. Wear it with pride and get into the festive spirit!
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Add This Velvet Number to Your Wrist Stack
This velvet bracelet is super easy to make, make a million and then stack them on your wrist with all your other handmade beauties!
You will need the following tools and materials to make this bracelet:
1: Pliers. You will need your flat nose pliers for this bracelet.
2: Two metal crimp ends.
3: Two jump rings.
4: One toggle clasp.
5: A piece of velvet ribbon that fits around your wrist.
Follow these instructions to make your velvet ribbon bracelet:
1: Place one crimp end at the end of the ribbon.
2: Secure the crimp end in place by squashing it with the flat nose pliers.
3: Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other end of the ribbon.
4: Add a jump ring to one of the crimp ends. Slide one part of the toggle clasp onto the open jump ring and secure it in place by closing the jump ring.
5: Repeat step 4 for the other side of the bracelet, securing the other side of the toggle clasp in place.
Once the toggle clasp has been secured in place your velvet ribbon bracelet is finished and ready to wear! What will you stack yours on with?
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Take on the Choker Trend. Three ways to make ribbon chokers.
These tutorials are simple and effective, you’ll be on the choker trend train in no time! Using ribbons with different textures you can create stunning and elegant choker necklaces that everyone will envy.
You will need the following tools and materials to make a basic ribbon choker:
1: Flat nose pliers.
2: Scissors.
3: Flat crimp ends.
4: A length of satin ribbon.
5: Two jump rings.
6: A lobster clasp.
Follow these instructions to make the basic ribbon choker:
1: Make sure that your ribbon is the right length to fit around your neck. Make sure that it fits comfortably and isn’t too tight. Use your scissors to trim the ribbon to the right length.
2: Once your ribbon is at the right length, take one of the crimp ends and use the flat nose pliers to secure it in place.
3: Repeat step 2 for the other side of the ribbon.
4: Once the crimp ends are secured in place add a jump ring to either end of the choker.
5: Add a lobster clasp to one end of the choker, securing it in place by attaching it to one of the jump rings.
6: Once the clasp is in place your choker is ready to wear!
You can make a velvet choker by following the above steps, replacing the satin ribbon with some velvet faced ribbon in your choice of colors. I used black velvet ribbon.
Here are the two simple chokers together.
Follow these instructions to make yourself an embellished choker. This choker is a little more complicated to make, featuring a silver ring at the center of the ribbon choker.
You will need the following tools and materials to make this ring center choker:
1: Flat nose pliers.
2: Scissors.
3: Two pieces of ribbon that are long enough to fold around the center ring and will create a total length that fits comfortably around your neck. This can be a little fiddly to figure out but can be made easier with an extra pair of hands!
3: A flat ring. I used this silver colored ring that features colorful rhinestones around the edge.
4: Two flat crimp ends.
5: Two jump rings.
6: One lobster clasp.
And here are the steps…
1: Loop each piece of ribbon around the ring so that they sit on either side.
2: Take one side and line the ends of the ribbon up. Take one of the flat crimps and line it up.
3: Secure the flat crimp end in place using the flat nose pliers.
4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the choker.
5: Once both the crimp ends are secured in place, add a jump ring to either side of the choker.
6: Add a lobster clasp to one end of the choker to finish it off.
Now your choker is done and ready to wear!
