I’ve long lusted after Aurelie Bidermann’s luxe lace cuffs (in gold, silver, and silver plate.) I love the statement they make (and how as I said on Sunday, all you need is one.) That said, the price on these just is not right. Bidermann takes actual lace and dips it into precious metals to form her cuffs so I’m sure they’re worth the hefty price tag, but I knew there had to be a similar way to get the look at home. I’ve been sitting on a ton of antique lace that I’ve done very little with, but couldn’t figure out how to get it stiff/formed into a cuff until I stumbled upon Aleene’s Stiffen Quik. The product turned out to be the missing link I was needing – this is a very easy project!
What you’ll need / Where to Buy: Gold Spray Paint // Aleene’s Stiffen Quik // one 6-7″ piece of wide lace (get a kind that is at least 3″ wide. Etsy has some great options, like this one) // empty beer bottle (not pictured) // Large Brass Cuff Form (I used this exact one)
Voila… allow to dry (and ventilate..) and you are all done!
top photo: Lydia Hudgens. All other photos by Stripes & Sequins
my favorite part was the use of the bud light bottle. hands down.
haha! agreed
So gorgeous! You find the most amazing DIY essentials.
This is amazing, and could not look easier. I’m so making this cuff this weekend. Thanks for another incredible DIY, Grace!
looks so chic & so simple – great DIY!
XO, Stefanie
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wow, awesome!! absolutely love the final product. It’s so unique. This is one to try!
Wow, you are so clever, I want to make these!!! Love that you are using the old lace! xox Mom
Grace this is stunning!! I love it!
You’re so crafty!
What a cool DIY!! It looks great.
Kristina
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Looks great Grace! Sometimes I tempted to include a beer bottle in my supply shots since I like to craft with a drink : )
Seriously, amazing!!!
LOOOOVE this DIY project!
I was just admiring this one from Emily (http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/five-things-105/lace-cuff/) and wondering how to make one. Love when things have perfect timing!
Genius!!! I just love this!!!
Its gorgeous!
love this! i wonder if it would work with gold leaf paint to give it even more of a gilded look? may need to try this out!
This cuff is beautiful! I love the gold vintage feel it gives.
This is seriously amazing Grace! I love how you made such good use of the beer bottle too – serious skill right there!
xx,
Maya
Oh so pretty! I love lace jewelry!
In a world that I think is becoming a little over-DIY’ed, this is a clever little gem. I love it!
I may actually have to do this one! So fun!
Looooooove! Curious — where do you spray paint in the city? I need to find a place to paint outside here!
Haha, I do it in our window sill. The sills are actually big enough to accomodate a posterboard. It’s very convenient!
Oh wow ! this is so amazing. I just found you on IFB and so happy that I did.
I have a gold cuff too, which I couldn’t wear much ( I felt it is too much bling) But now you just gave me a solution.
I am new to DIY so do not know if Stiffen Quick will be available here( India) but I am so in love with idea that I have to make it work somehow for you !
Thanks a tonne for this one !
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LOVE this idea. DIY jewelry is so hard to do – some of it can come out so wrong (..I know this firsthand). But this is great! I’m definitely inspired.
I love this DIY!!!! Thanks for sharing I am definitely going to try it soon 🙂 I am loving the lace on it xo
SO simple and very pretty! Nice job :)!
xx Michelle
Fierce & Fashionable
I just stumbled upon your page through bloglovin and came across this post! Such a unique way to create a custom fashion accessory!
Beautiful, and easy.
An Excellent DIY
Thank You for Sharing
I love it, even tho I’m more of a Silver type than Gold.