DIY: Jump Ring “Coil” Bracelet

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This coil bracelet looks like a masterpiece (or at least something you’d buy for quite a bit more money) until you get close and realize that it is actually just a ton of jump rings, strung tightly together to look like a more elaborate piece.  Drying time aside, it will take you maybe ten minutes to make.  This one has been a constant companion to my personal bracelet stack… it goes with everything!

For extra credit, make this in rose gold + silver and wear all three together!

Coils-Bracelet---Materials

Materials:  E6000 Glue // 300 or so 10mm Brass Jump Rings // Clasp

Two Brass Barrel End Caps // Rope (use about 1/2″ less than you’d like your bracelet to be)

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Begin by using a little E6000 glue to add your first end cap.  Let it dry… for at least an hour or so.

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Begin threading on jump rings, as if they were beads.  Note:  it may be easier to add a little bit of tape to the end of your rope for quicker stringing.

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Continue stringing (and pushing them together) until you reach the end.

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When you get to the end, cut your rope.  Fill your end cap with E6000 Glue and press the end of the rope into the cap.  Press firmly for a good 30 seconds, and then allow to dry for another hour or so.

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Add a clasp to one side…

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And a jump ring to the other… and you are done!

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55 Comments

  1. Justyna:

    It looks great! I really love this idea 🙂

    BRIGHTON DREAM

    6.25.13 Reply
  2. Dana:

    I love this! It looks so expensive and chic!

    6.25.13 Reply
  3. Rachelle:

    I love this, you seriously need to sell your diy projects 🙂

    6.25.13 Reply
  4. Alyssa Longobucco:

    This is really cool–I love how tough it looks!

    6.25.13 Reply
  5. Lauren:

    Grace – I really really love this! I think I am going to try it this weekend. Thanks!

    6.25.13 Reply
  6. ajminneapolis:

    This is so pretty! I am definitely going to make one – do the rings pinch or pull your arm hair at all or are they tight enough not to?

    6.25.13 Reply
    • Grace Atwood:

      No pulling… They are tight enough not to!!!

      6.25.13 Reply
  7. Usha:

    I am usually too lazy for DIY but this is too simple not to try!

    6.25.13 Reply
  8. Stephanie:

    what a great idea! i love how the finished product looks. this is definitely one i’m going to have to try. thanks! xo

    6.25.13 Reply
  9. Kristina Anderson:

    This is so cute, and looks like something I could actually accomplish!!

    <a href="http://www.kristinadoestheinternets

    6.25.13 Reply
  10. Jackie:

    Grace- I love your tutorials! I’m always overwhelmed with the bead stores/ trimming stores in Manhattan. Do you typically order your supplies online, or do you have a go-to place in the city?

    Thanks!

    6.25.13 Reply
    • Grace Atwood:

      I buy a lot online but I also love New York Beads!

      6.25.13 Reply
  11. Samantha:

    Love. And love your end cap find.

    6.25.13 Reply
  12. fabricpaperglue:

    How simple! But so lovely!

    6.25.13 Reply
  13. lifeonthesquares:

    really cool! would love to make one in gold and one in rose gold and stack them up.

    XO, Stefanie
    Life on the Squares

    6.25.13 Reply
  14. Lauren:

    such a simple but good idea– would’ve never thought of this. do you ever go to brooklyn charm? obsessed with that place! xo

    6.25.13 Reply
  15. Mary Summers:

    Seriously Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    xx,
    Mary

    6.25.13 Reply
  16. Ayanna:

    You have such great ideas! Love!

    6.25.13 Reply
  17. Lisa:

    Cute! It looks way more complicated than it is – I love that

    6.25.13 Reply
  18. Deryl J.:

    Awesome DIY! What diameter rope did you use?

    6.25.13 Reply
  19. Mckenzie:

    Great idea! Simple but chic.

    6.25.13 Reply
  20. Saba Gee:

    Looks great! What color nail polish is that?

    6.25.13 Reply
  21. Brandy:

    Love it! Already made mine in silver this morning. I used a piece of leather rope for mine that I had laying around, made it easy to string the rings on. Love your DIY’s!! Thanks for the inspiration!

    6.25.13 Reply
  22. Kara:

    This is the greatest idea! It does look very expensive.

    6.26.13 Reply
  23. Monique:

    what nail polish are you using? love it!

    6.29.13 Reply
    • Grace Atwood:

      it’s CND Shellac in the coral shade! 🙂

      7.1.13 Reply
  24. Ree Groves:

    I agree with all that who have commented about your wonderful Idea of jump rings, even if you made them with a little smaller rope/leather or to what ever your base was going to be. The designing of several in different shades, how neat is that, ah! I wonder if you could make this bracelet out of small Hex nuts or small washes, anyway just a thought??? thank u for sharing I’m sure you have alot of us new idea’s, to try out Regards Ree

    7.10.13 Reply
  25. Libby:

    Where did you find the end caps? I’ve been looking everywhere!

    7.16.13 Reply
    • Grace Atwood:

      Hi Libby! I link to the source in my post… you can get them online!

      7.16.13 Reply
  26. monique:

    love this project my daughters and i are going to make one each however we found all the material except for the rope can you tell me where i can purchase that item. thanks

    9.7.13 Reply
    • Grace Atwood:

      Hi Monique! I link to the rope in my post… I got mine from Amazon.com 🙂

      9.7.13 Reply
  27. Divya:

    looks simple yet classy and has so many possibilities – different sizes, colors, dangles..pining it

    9.14.13 Reply
  28. Hapiness, Everywhere:

    I think i overinvested in jump rings so this is a good way to use then up! Either that or a chainmail DIY 🙂

    9.28.14 Reply
  29. Rechelle carey:

    The best site for inspiration!

    8.18.15 Reply
  30. Mary Joyce Edwards:

    Love it. Haven’t made it yet, but I will. I just like the design.

    12.21.15 Reply
  31. ROBERTA HODGES:

    This is gorgeous I have got to make it thank you

    10.4.17 Reply
  32. Sandi Hodge:

    Love, Love, Love…

    3.21.18 Reply
  33. Vicki Mohajeri:

    Where and what size rope do you use? Thank you.
    Vicki

    6.27.18 Reply
  34. Sassy:

    This is very pretty and something I wear or sale. What type and size rope did you use?

    9.17.21 Reply