Now that we’re well into the summer season, it’s time to show off those arms! Embellish yourself with an edgy draped beaded chain armlet made with nothing more than beads, stretchy string, and chain scraps. This is the perfect project to use up those remnants. Check out the full exclusive tutorial at Darice’s blog, Live.Craft.Love.
If you’ve been following the blog for a while, you know all about my unending love for unconventional materials. More specifically, I’ve had quite the history with hardware supplies (examples: Vinyl Tube Bracelet, Stone Cap Ring, Hardware Chevron Clutch, Stone-Filled Metal Bracelet + Fabric Hinge Bracelet). So, I bring you another one. This one is a play …
If you’re into jewelry making (my personal favorite), then you’ll love my latest project at Brit + Co. The tutorial shows you how to create a hand chain inspired by a $228 (!!) Anthropologie version. I chose three strands instead of four, with one beaded chain. There’s a good chance you have some of the …
Take a festive spin on the marbling trend with red and white oven-bake clay! Paired with strands of chunky curb chain, you’ll have an accessory that will coordinate with your favorite holiday ensembles. Click here for my full tutorial on eHow Style’s blog.
The first project ever posted at Studs & Pearls was the Braided Chain Bracelet – made with curb chain and embroidery thread. I have such a soft spot for it! One of my latest eHow projects is a variation of that tutorial; instead of using embroidery thread, I used scrap leather for an offbeat look. …
Visit VerilyMag.com for a Metallic Lace Bracelet tutorial, created by yours truly! I have a (big) soft spot for metallics. Naturally, I’m loving this one. Click here to check out the tutorial. Photographs are by Haraka Sakaguchi. xo
Inspired by an edgy Paula Mendoza piece (below), this project represents the aesthetic and vision of Studs & Pearls to a tee. Photo Credit: Net-a-Porter.com, Paula Mendoza Nereus gold-plated bracelet, $550 I took my own spin on this statement bracelet, using ivory pearls and pairing it with the Chevron Studded Jacket DIY. …
While browsing Anthropologie, I came across this bracelet ($28). I happened to have all of the supplies except the bangle, which I picked up at Michael’s for $4. Even if you bought all of the supplies, your total would probably be barely half of Anthro’s version. There are endless color possibilities when it comes to …
For this designer inspired DIY, I opted to use some pretty, floral tooled pleather I’ve had for quite some time – along with some wood shank buttons – for a more natural, bohemian look. Of course, you can use any kind of pleather/leather you’d like! Carly Cuff by Julie K. HandbagsCoutureCandy.com$62 Supplies:– Leather/pleather of your …
The Braided Chain Bracelet tutorial that I posted back in August was so well loved, that I decided to do yet another bracelet tutorial. This one doesn’t involve braiding, but it uses the same concept of incorporating some sort of thread/cord into chain. (By the way – Check out S&P’s Facebook fan page for an …
The latest jewelry trends seem to consist of mixed media: fabric or ribbon weaved in and out of chains of all different colors and thicknesses. I loved this braided chain bracelet by Aurélie Bidermann; strands of thread at incorporated into a curb chain, so that the chain is essentially the third strand of the braid. …
