Today is a quick and easy DIY project with old blue jeans… an easy denim bracelet with rhinestones!
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Supplies for Denim Bracelets
- old blue jeans, cut into strips. The ones shown in the photo & videos are about 3/4″ wide.
- rhinestone buttons or embellishments — THESE are my favorites.
- 2 ribbon crimps
- 1 lobster clasp
- 2 — 4-6mm jump rings
- 4-5 — 8-12mm twisted or etched open jump rings OR 2″ chain with large links (curb chain is a good choice)
- 2 pair pliers
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How to Make Denim Bracelets
One: Cut Denim
Cut the denim blue jeans into strips the width of your ribbon crimps. The ones I made today are about 3/4″ wide. Then cut the strips into 6″ lengths.
Two: Add Ribbon Crimps
Stick one end of the denim strip in the ribbon crimp and gently squeeze with the jewelry pliers. Make sure you watch the video on this one… it’s a little tricky at first, but not really too hard.
Three: Add Closures
Add the lobster clasp to one end and the large jump rings to the other. I like to also add about a 2″ piece of chain. That makes it easier to put on by myself and it’s adjustable… just in case I want to sell it.
Four: Decorate
Here’s the fun part! Let your imagination go wild. I love mixing shiny rhinestones with the distressed denim look but I’ve also used old clip-on earrings, other jewelry findings, vintage buttons or pins, embroidery thread, charms, tags, and more.
Denim Bracelet Video Tutorial
It’s much easier for me to show you how to make these so here’s a video tutorial to show you how to make denim bracelets.
Prefer to Buy a Denim Bracelet?
Some of you may like these but just not what to make it, soooooo…..
More DIY Projects
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- LOTS more DIY Denim Bracelet Ideas on Pinterest
- Denim Footstool Makeover with Faux Metal Paint Finish {VIDEO}
Thanks for reading! Let me know if you have any questions and I’d love to see what you make!
‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
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