Silky neck ties are wonderful to use as beautiful recycled jewelry. They can be bought from thrift stores or collected from male family members having a closet throwout! Here is a simple necktie cuff bracelet tutorial by Linda Everett.
She used a strip from a recycled plastic container to add rigidity to the cuff. You can also get bracelet blanks if you prefer.
There are lots of opportunities to embellish the cuff. For example, make a beaded button instead of a regular one. Use the necktie as a base to do bead embroidery as much or as little as you like.
Silky cloth jewelry like these are very comfortable to wear and are ideal for those who are metal allergic.
Linda also sometimes sells neckties in her Etsy store.
Before You Go:
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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She used a strip from a recycled plastic container to add rigidity to the cuff. You can also get bracelet blanks if you prefer.
There are lots of opportunities to embellish the cuff. For example, make a beaded button instead of a regular one. Use the necktie as a base to do bead embroidery as much or as little as you like.
Silky cloth jewelry like these are very comfortable to wear and are ideal for those who are metal allergic.
Linda also sometimes sells neckties in her Etsy store.
Before You Go:
- Jewelry from Recycled Neckties by Ascot Handbags
- Designer Upcycled Tie Jewelry and a Bow Tie Necklace Tutorial
- Recycle a Neck Tie into a Necklace AND a Wallet
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
What a cut idea. Linda's tutorial is very clear and the project looks to be a fairly simple one. Now if I can sneak one of my hubby's ties, I might give this a try. :D
ReplyDeleteLOL! Pick one he doesn't like any more and bead embellish it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting my tutorial. This one gets a lot of attention on my blog and I love that the word is spreading!
ReplyDeleteThese are really cute! I've been wanting to make some since I've first seen them, but haven't found any ties that I like.
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