As you know from this and this, I just can’t stop making friendship bracelets! ย They look so good mixed + matched, piled high… adding the perfect, summery pop of color to whatever it is that you’re wearing. ย Today’s bracelet is a bit more blingy than the others I’ve made so far… and if you’d like, you could make it the more conventional way (using a clasp + jump ring vs. string…) or even make a necklace! ย There are so many ways to get creative with this project. ย For extra credit, try it using resin or tortoise links. ย I made three – in turquoise, orange, and light pink.
{Worn with my previous two bracelet DIY projects: ย Chain Friendship Bracelets and Triple Ball Chain Bracelets}
Where to buy:
Chain (approx. 4 inches) ย // Ball Chain ย (approx. 10 inches) // ย Embroidery Floss (about one skein) // Embroidery Needle // Sharp Scissors
1. ย Begin by firmly (double) knotting your floss to your chain. // 2. ย Add your ball chain to the chain, and slowly wrap the floss around both the chain and ball chain. // 3. ย Continue to wrap – you’ll see a beautiful pattern emerging! // 4. ย When you get to the end of the first link, pull the embroidery floss through the second link and continue wrapping.
5. ย Continue to wrap. ย // 6. ย As you get to the end of the chain, just keep wrapping along… // 7. ย Continue wrapping until you get to the place where you started. ย Knot your floss to the first end. ย // 8. ย Trim your knots, and you are nearly done.
9. ย Cut off three pieces of floss, about 36″ long, each. ย Take them together, and fold in half. ย Thread the loop through the first link of chain. ย // 10. ย Pull the ends through your loop. ย // 11. ย Pull tightly, and braid for 2-3 inches, depending on how long you want the bracelet to be. ย // 12. ย Repeat on the other side… you’re done!
gorgeous! i love the way they look all stacked together. so pretty for summer!
These are beautiful!ย
Gorgeous as usual, Grace! I’m eyeing that chunky turquoise and gold one. Perfect for summer! X
Great idea!! I’m definitely gonna do this ๐
I LOVE these.ย If only I had the time and patience to make them!
Tara
http://madmaxandfamily.blogspot.com
http://blog.chron.com/madabouttown/
LOVE THIS!!!!
LOVE THIS!!!
These are so amazing!!!! Seriously, you need to open a shop.
These are stunning!! Open a shop please??? X
Ok can you open up a shop now please! This one is my favorite of them all, so chic!
Love this! Ditto on opening a shop. Until then, just adoring what you’ve made.ย
Now THAT’s an arm ย party! Love the orange and pink!!
these are so creative and cute Grace!
great colours i love it!
Love these Grace!!
awesomesauce!!!!
Where did you get the chunky chain? Can you provide the link please?
Hi Mimi, There is a link in the “Where to Buy,” under the photo! It came from M&J Trim.
ahhhhhh stop with the amazingess! i love the orange one so much!
I LOVE THIS! This may be my favorite bracelet DIY you have shown yet! So fun ๐
love this bracelet, my favorite one out of all you made ๐ย
Great bracelet diy!
Wow, cute! I love the two chain types together. ๐
LOVE LOVE LOVE GRACE! youre brilliant! im making these for sure ๐
xx,
Tara
http://www.thewondergirl.com
Gorgeous! love them!
Bah LOVE! I need some in every color ๐
Oh love these!!!
Thanks for your sweet comment about my GG feature!ย You should totally try those no-bake truffles sometime ๐ย These friendship bracelets are so fun… much cooler than those wimpy ones I made when I was little ๐
So cute…love the turquoise!!
Love this diy! I will have to give this one a try as well!!ย
Louisa
http://www.circasundayafternoon.blogspot.com
I just love these!!ย You just can’t stop rocking ๐
amazing!
xoxo navy & orange
OMG, that’s so great! I saw this on your instagram but didn’t realize they had the ball chain on it as well. Super cute!
Where do u buy the chunky chain from?
Hi Stephanie, It’s in the post under “where to buy!” There is a link to MJ Trim, who sells it online!
Amazing DIY! I have got to try this out!
— Ameliaย
http://www.allonthewrist.com
Loved this DIY! thanks for sharing ๐
http://thegoldenavenue.blogspot.com
What a killer DIY! I LOVE friendshp braclets! Thanks so much for sharing =)
Lov it, Gotta try it.
Ho great.
Great work!
Thank you, Cristina!
Great work!
Amazing bracelet!!!
http://birihalktan.blogspot.com/ย
thanks so much! ๐
these are so nice!
thank you Leah!!
I’ll do it! ย ๐
http://www.dilarakoseler.blogspot.com
yay! Please share a pic if you do!!
So clever! What do you use to cut the chain with?
Thanks! I used wire cutters. ๐
Silly question: What if you want a clasp of some sort? What do you recommend? Thanks!
Hi Pam! In that case, I would attach the chain to a clasp (I’d use a large lobster clasp,) with a jump ring, and just tie your floss to the first link of the chain. No braiding. You’ll also have to use a little more chain so that it fits all the way around your wrist. Hope that helps.
very pretty !!
Thank you so much!
I love these bracelets! But where did you bought the thick chain? I canยดt find them in my local art supply store.
Hi Julia, I link to the chain in the Where to Buy, just below the second photo. It is from M&J Trimming. They sell it online and it’s actually very affordable.
These are beautiful, thanks so much! Can’t wait to try them! Do you have a tutorial for the the 1st and 4th bracelets in the last photo of this blog? Thanks, Steph
Hi Steph,
Thanks for your comment! I sure do – here you go:
http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/05/diy-chain-friendship-bracelets.html
http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/05/diy-triple-ball-chain-bracelet.html
xx
My family members every time say that I am wasting my
time here at net, but I know I am getting familiarity every day by
reading such good articles or reviews.
love this. are these possible to make without the ball chain?
what is the style# of the chain from M and J? or can you tell me how many millimeters and the product description? thanks! these are GREAT!
Hi Nancy,
I’m not sure – it’s your standard ball chain – nothing special. I know that M&J carries two sizes, and that this is the smaller one. Sorry that I can’t give you a better answer than that… happy crafting!
HOW CAN YOU PRINT THE PATTERNS
Hi Dolores, I’m not sure what you mean!!
Nice idea. I have some chunky chain printed with funky prints that are a bit too much. I think wrapping them will help them go from tacky to adorable. I’m a jewelry maker so will add clasps with jumprings.
What a lovely friendship bracelet!
I love it
Thank you! x