FUN bracelets for all ages

THESE 

WERE INSPIRED

BY THESE

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THAT WAS INSPIRED BY THIS

Pulp Stone Bracelet

I seriously LOVE Anthropologie, but who doesn't. Anytime I see "Anthro" inspired anything, I have to "check it out." When I saw THESE I knew I had to attempt one or two or three. ;) After all, the how to was laid out for me.

The 1st attempt took several hours because of- "Mom, I need this. Mom, I need help. Mom, I'm hungry, etc...." 

I became quite proficient and didn't take very long to have several of these babies completed. In other words, simple to make. As a matter of fact. I helped 6 teens make these all at the same time. They were quick learners :)

I don't like heavy jewelry but I like the layered look. Layering these makes a fun look without the weight. Plus, each one comes out looking like a one of a kind creation.

Original instructions

Tweaks-
1) I used most of what I had in the embroidery floss pile plus found some prettier aka more expensive floss at the store
2) I started out w/24 gauge wire, dropped down to 20 gauge (wire snapped after several attempts to get on my wrist- too much bending) and found my happy medium at 22 gauge wire. I too could not find a rope that worked
3) I used charms but also found some cute flat, oblong and/or round beads. I made my own rings with the wire or in some cases I used head pins. 

ring made w/head pin straight through the bead & looped with a round nose plier

ring made w/bracelet wire that was then strung through the seed beads

6) I used jewelry cement 

-The hook and eye enclosure did not work too well for me. The hook kept coming out and making the hook part tighter didn't work either b/c then it was too hard to get into the "eye." So, I opted to splurge and put a clasp on the ends. I'm thinking of trying a big bead with a loop as an enclosure. The clasps can be a little cumbersome to get on if you make your bracelet more form fitting like I do
-cost of making these was minimal- all under $3, most under $2

 lobster claw clasp is easier & more secure for some reason

--I used seed beads instead of floss and I really loved the way it came together. Seed beads did not add much weight but did add some "texture." Seed beads are not created equal. Many of the holes were too small for the wire to fit through but don't give up. You'll find just the right fit eventually ;)