DIY: Crystal Cuff

FLORAL_2You could say I’m on a bit of a crystals kick… first this necklace, and now today’s project!  Today’s DIY could almost be called a mini DIY, as it is just so simple and easy to make.  I’ve long ogled cuff bracelets with rough cut jewels by Kelly Wearstler (and Chanel for that matter) and thought I’d try making one.  I’m so happy with how this one turned out and have been wearing it over and over again…  it’s so lovely all by itself, with a pretty summer dress.  (Sometimes its nice to not think about stacking and just opt for one simple cuff, no?)

Crystal-Cuff---Materials

Materials:  One 1.5″ Cuff Form // One Large Rough Cut Crystal

Six Small Rough Cut Crystals // E6000 Glue

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Take the large crystal and coat the back surface in glue.

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Firmly press to the cuff and allow to dry.

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Add glue to the back of one of your smaller crystals..

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…and press on the diagonal.

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Repeat.

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Continue adding crystals… two more on a diagonal, and then two straight across.

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All done!

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Top photo by Lydia Hudgens

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25 Comments

  1. Rachelle:

    this is gorgeous and so easy to do. Great DIY.

    7.2.13 Reply
  2. PennyPincherFashion (@PPFGirl):

    This looks amazing – love the organic element that the crystals add to the sleek cuff!

    http://www.pennypincherfashion.com

    7.2.13 Reply
  3. ceislin:

    I love this look- that cuff is beautiful on it’s own but the rough crystals take it to a new level!

    Classy Chic & Chardonnay
    http://ceislin.com

    7.2.13 Reply
  4. Amber ~ Real Girl Glam:

    Amazing as always! Just seeing the cuff on, like in the first photo, I never would have guessed it was a DIY. You are seriously so creative!

    7.2.13 Reply
  5. Shira:

    You so inspire me to get crafty! This is amazing!

    http://asequinloveafair.com

    7.2.13 Reply
  6. Martyna:

    The combination looks great! Love the crystals!

    NEON MIZZLE

    7.2.13 Reply
  7. Kelly, Fabulous K:

    I would pay good money for that. Love it!

    7.2.13 Reply
  8. Alexa:

    Cute Grace! I love the crystal look for summer. Seems cool and fresh!

    7.2.13 Reply
  9. Why Buy It? DIY It!:

    Love the finished product!

    whybuyitdiyit

    7.2.13 Reply
  10. kate:

    This is so cute! Love it!

    7.2.13 Reply
  11. nancy @ adore to adorn:

    love how this came out! I definitely want to try this one for myself. =)
    xo,
    nancy

    7.2.13 Reply
  12. Gaby [The Vault Files]:

    So so gorgeous, this is soooo good!

    7.2.13 Reply
  13. Samantha:

    Awesome. So cool and simple. I’m really liking big raw crystals right now and just made a pendant.

    7.5.13 Reply
  14. Hapiness, Everywhere:

    Looks incredible 🙂 i ve never tested e6000 with such heavy stuff but will soon for another hapinesswherever.wordpress.com DIY tutorial 🙂

    9.28.14 Reply
  15. Ruth:

    HI, what a beautiful bracelet. I have never made jewellery before but would love to try this. Where do get the materials?
    Thank you.

    7.26.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      all of the materials are linked to in the tutorial!

      7.26.17 Reply