DIY PROJECT: Braided bracelet

 

Materials:

All are from chinatown. I think Artfriend sells them too.

I’ve been busy with handicrafts for the past week. I got fed up with the hunt for the precise accessories that I craved, therefore, I started making accessories of my own. For this particular piece, I used 3 strands of medium hemp cords, each length is about two coils around my wrist plus an additional 5 inch. I tied a simple knot to begin the bangle with one strand being in a loop. It’s basically just doing hair braiding. I did a set of braiding first, followed with two beads on each side, The center strand will not have beads at all. Just repeat the steps and I ended it off with a square knot. I’m no guru in diy accessories so I hope my pictures are clear enough. Those that are unclear of the steps for square knots, go google it. (: that’s all folks!!

My spring wants: Accessories( a long post of pictures)

Necklace

 

Beaded Rope Swag Necklace 

I wanna get something that is layered like this with colourful beads.

 

 Beaded Fringe Necklace

 

Chevron Striped Necklace

And something that is similar to this two necklace, beaded fringe, with colourful beads.

 

Boho Swag Necklace 

Oh how I love thee. I love love love feathers. I did recently buy something feathery at Diva. So, this is just a distraction. =/

 

Crackled Stone Necklace 

I've been looking for necklace, bracelet and ring that have these blue gems on it. Or even green gem.

 

 Tribal Bird Necklace

They can come in forms like this, though I don't really fancy this particular design. Just an example.

Long Dreamcatcher Necklace

What did I say about feathers loving? How could I not love these babies, when they almost always comes in feather form, wait.. I don't remember seeing otherwise, hmmm. I did purchase a dreamcatcher necklace recently, but, it's not enough, I want something like this, of a soft pastel colour. And yes, the one I bought recently is in brown, not pastel.

//I'm also looking for those fringe tassel necklace. (:

BANGLES

 

Twist And Stone Bangles 

I only like the one that came with the blue gem, the rest of the bangles? I've tonnes of it!

 

Ancient Royalty Bracelet 

 

Geo Beaded Bracelet 

I'm looking for something like this, I don't like this particular design though.

 

Striped Toggle Bracelet 

This design is similar to something that I'm looking for, but really, I think I can find prettier one, the hunt is ON.

 

Seed Bead Bangle 

Again, I'm looking for something like this, I don't like this particular design though, I can almost sense it, it's definitely too big for me. ):

 

Colorful Beaded Bracelet 

I did bought something similar to this, so, this item? CHECKED.

 

Oversized Organic Bracelet 

I won't deny, this isn't in my spring wants, but I still like it. 

 

Beaded Stretchy Bracelet 

Yet, another distraction, but this really reminds me of the Victorian times, wait no, I mean, those English palace, if it's the same? This also comes in gunmetal colour, though in the site it states, "grey/dark grey". Oh my, I love it, love it! Love both colours!

All above pictures are taken from forever 21 site.

BAGS

I'm also looking for something like this, or even, the same.

MINT GREEN SATCHEL BAG!

Picture credits to Clothes for the goddess