Inspiration
My DIY version
You will need:
- polymer clay
- a jar or thick glass bottle
- an oven (:p)
- acrylic colors or spray paint (optional)
- an oven (:p)
- acrylic colors or spray paint (optional)
The jar or glass bottle will determine the size of the bracelet so pick one with a diameter close to that of your wrist. The temperature that you will bake it will not be so high as to break it but do pick a thick one.
Turn on your oven adjusting the temperature according to your clay's instructions.
Start by conditioning a piece of polymer clay and knead it until it is soft.
Roll your clay into a tube approx. 1 inch longer than the diameter of your wrist. The tube can be as thick or thin as you want your bracelet to be. I have made both chunky and thinner versions that you can see in the pictures above. Grab the two ends and while handling the clay softly tie them into a loose knot.
Turn on your oven adjusting the temperature according to your clay's instructions.
Start by conditioning a piece of polymer clay and knead it until it is soft.
Roll your clay into a tube approx. 1 inch longer than the diameter of your wrist. The tube can be as thick or thin as you want your bracelet to be. I have made both chunky and thinner versions that you can see in the pictures above. Grab the two ends and while handling the clay softly tie them into a loose knot.
Softly pull the two ends so that you tighten the knot.
Get your jar and wrap the bracelet(s) around it.
Put the jar with the bracelets in the oven. The time you need to bake them depends on your clay's instructions so read the label beforehand.
Put the jar with the bracelets in the oven. The time you need to bake them depends on your clay's instructions so read the label beforehand.
Carefully remove the jar from the oven and let the bracelets cool. Be careful not to touch them while hot and not to bend them while still warm.
Once they have cooled you can use acrylics or spray paint to color them.
Hope you like them!
xoxo
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ReplyDeleteOh yes, I do! I love these.
ReplyDeleteSo simple and so beautiful!!
Love it!
ReplyDeletewhat a cool bracelet. can they break easily if banged or is the clay pretty tough?
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried banging it really but as long as you don't pull the ends apart it should be fine :) The clay is hard but given the shape, it can break if not taken care of properly.
DeleteDifferent brands of polymer clay have slightly different strengths. Sculpey III is usually the most brittle after baking. Premo Sculpey and Kato brands are both strong and flexible.
DeleteThank you for the tip Kelsey :) I mainly use Cernit and Fimo and have no complaints so far. They both hold up pretty well.
DeleteGreat!! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!xxx