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. It looks great! I really love this idea 🙂

    BRIGHTON DREAM

    6.25.13 Reply
  2. I love this! It looks so expensive and chic!

    6.25.13 Reply
  3. I love this, you seriously need to sell your diy projects 🙂

    6.25.13 Reply
  4. This is really cool–I love how tough it looks!

    6.25.13 Reply
  5. 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. I am usually too lazy for DIY but this is too simple not to try!

    6.25.13 Reply
  8. 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. This is so cute, and looks like something I could actually accomplish!!

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

    6.25.13 Reply
  10. 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. Love. And love your end cap find.

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  12. How simple! But so lovely!

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  13. 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. 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. Seriously Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    xx,
    Mary

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  16. Ayanna:

    You have such great ideas! Love!

    6.25.13 Reply
  17. Cute! It looks way more complicated than it is – I love that

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  18. Deryl J.:

    Awesome DIY! What diameter rope did you use?

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  19. Great idea! Simple but chic.

    6.25.13 Reply
  20. Saba Gee:

    Looks great! What color nail polish is that?

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

    9.14.13 Reply
  28. 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. 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. This is gorgeous I have got to make it thank you

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  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?

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