DIY: Wrap Bracelets

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I was on GiltGroupe a couple days ago and was surprised... wrap bracelets by Chan Luu were selling for over $100 and were originally priced at over $200. Now I am not condoning people who choose to spend that much money on a wrap bracelet...seriously, if you have the money why not..but it's just that I don't happen to have that kind of cash to be spending $200 on one wrap bracelet!

I was even more shocked at the pricing because a couple weeks ago, my friend sent me a DIY for wrap bracelets from HonestlyWTF. She actually made one recently for around $8. I know, Chan Luu probably used real gold and silver trinkets or what nots... but why pay $200 when you can get the same look for less? 


Yesterday, I was cleaning out my cigar box (that is not filled with cigars, but rather crafting supplies) and found the following items lying around:


So I figured I could make a wrap bracelet out of these materials. Now, it's not the same exact materials as Honestly WTF's tutorial but it's close enough. The necklace already had a clasp so I didn't have to worry about make my own and I removed the cross medallion. All I needed to do was line the ball chain with the necklace... and wrap away with the embroidery string. Here are some pictures of my process:





Comments

  1. Ellen H.November 10, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    I just found your site and I'm adoring every single DIY you've got here -- especially appreciate the detailed how-to photos. Peter Pan collars + chan luu wrap bracelets are so my bag.

    xx,
    Ellen
    http://www.mintgreensubmarine.com/

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  2. E.P.Dallas DesignNovember 11, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    That was so creative! I am definitely going to try this! I am an arts and crafts buff and feel its ridiculous how pricey designers make their pieces. $200 for something that took less than $10 to make. *sigh*

    Nice blog!

    STYLE . SAVVY. CHIC
    http://stylesavvychic.blogspot.com/

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  3. ClochetNovember 11, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    What an amazing DIY!! just discovered your blog and I love it!!
    xo, Clochet.

    www.clochet.com

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  4. Miss MollyNovember 11, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    wow. you made that beautifully! it looked like fun too!

    http://missmollyfashions.blogspot.com/

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  5. AlinaNovember 11, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Lovely! I think you are very creative person!

    http://thespicedupforeigner.blogspot.com/

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  6. Fashion DawgsNovember 11, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    I love this bracelet! Will have to try this out asap!

    Fashion Dawgs

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  7. JustPatienceNovember 11, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Love the mustard bracelet.

    Patience
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  8. MNovember 11, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I love what you did! what an amazing idea! :D
    http://spliffedcookies.blogspot.com/

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  9. Grace (The Stripe)November 11, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I loved this tutorial.. Have made about 20 of these bracelets - they are so easy and fun!! xo

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  10. Rona and AlyssaNovember 11, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I love your blog! You make amazing stuff!!

    Iif you want a break from making jewelry, check out my blog! :) My sister and I write a cooking blog, but we're actually doing a jewelry giveaway. You can enter at twomindscookalike.blogspot.com

    ~Alyssa

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  11. kat @ paper doll theoryNovember 11, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    LOVE this diy!! i saw this on another blog a few months back. must try this! love your blog :)

    love kat

    www.paperdolltheory.com

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  12. ClaudetNovember 12, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    really great :)
    interesting idea!!!!

    Kisses from Poland :)

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  13. Allison YoungNovember 12, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Thanks for the lovely comments everyone!! Keep on checking back. I'll have another DIY sometime next week.

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  14. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Agreed - those Chan Luu bracelets are nice, but $100?? Great take on Honestly WTF's DIY - will have to try it myself :D

    xx T
    Le Fanciulle

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  15. Andrea AntoniouNovember 12, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    they are actually soo coool, i lovveeee it, your blog is soo lovely by the ways, i will be visiting it again very soon :)

    http://haveapeekinsidemywardrobe.blogspot.com/
    xxx

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  16. Nicole LawNovember 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I had sticker shock from Chan Luu bracelet prices too....so I made a few myself as well. I used beads though, so a little more work....

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  17. Allison YoungNovember 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    @ Nicole Law: You know I was thinking of making one from beads too! Also, I remember someone giving me 2 Swarovski crystal bracelets (the ones that almost everyone use to wear back in the days) I was thinking of experimenting and trying to make one out of those. But I need to find them first!!

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  18. Vale ♥November 13, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    I am also obsessed with those wrap bracelets, love them ! Great DIY :), it's better to make them on your own both for cheap price and also for having a unique item ! Kisses and hope you will enter my giveaway !

    Enter my Too Faced and Chanel Giveaway !

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  19. CecyliaNovember 16, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    you are so clever!!!! I want to see more DIY :)
    Come follow my blog darling! xx
    http://cecylia.com

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