As you know from this and this, I just can’t stop making friendship bracelets! They look so good mixed + matched, piled high… adding the perfect, summery pop of color to whatever it is that you’re wearing. 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! There are so many ways to get creative with this project. For extra credit, try it using resin or tortoise links. I made three – in turquoise, orange, and light pink.
{Worn with my previous two bracelet DIY projects: Chain Friendship Bracelets and Triple Ball Chain Bracelets}
Where to buy:
Chain (approx. 4 inches) // Ball Chain (approx. 10 inches) // Embroidery Floss (about one skein) // Embroidery Needle // Sharp Scissors
1. Begin by firmly (double) knotting your floss to your chain. // 2. Add your ball chain to the chain, and slowly wrap the floss around both the chain and ball chain. // 3. Continue to wrap – you’ll see a beautiful pattern emerging! // 4. When you get to the end of the first link, pull the embroidery floss through the second link and continue wrapping.
5. Continue to wrap. // 6. As you get to the end of the chain, just keep wrapping along… // 7. Continue wrapping until you get to the place where you started. Knot your floss to the first end. // 8. Trim your knots, and you are nearly done.
9. Cut off three pieces of floss, about 36″ long, each. Take them together, and fold in half. Thread the loop through the first link of chain. // 10. Pull the ends through your loop. // 11. Pull tightly, and braid for 2-3 inches, depending on how long you want the bracelet to be. // 12. 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!
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 🙂
I LOVE these. 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.
Now THAT’s an arm 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 🙂
love this bracelet, my favorite one out of all you made 🙂
Great bracelet diy!
Wow, cute! I love the two chain types together. 🙂
LOVE LOVE LOVE GRACE! youre brilliant! im making these for sure 🙂
xx,
Tara
http://www.thewondergirl.com
Gorgeous! love them!
Bah LOVE! I need some in every color 🙂
Oh love these!!!
Thanks for your sweet comment about my GG feature! You should totally try those no-bake truffles sometime 🙂 These friendship bracelets are so fun… much cooler than those wimpy ones I made when I was little 😉
So cute…love the turquoise!!
Love this diy! I will have to give this one a try as well!!
Louisa
http://www.circasundayafternoon.blogspot.com
I just love these!! You just can’t stop rocking 🙂
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!
— Amelia
http://www.allonthewrist.com
Loved this DIY! thanks for sharing 🙂
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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!!!
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thanks so much! 🙂
these are so nice!
thank you Leah!!
I’ll do it! 🙂
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. 🙂
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 can´t 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
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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