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[my DIY] rope wrapped chain bracelet

Just when I thought my wrists could not get any heavier, I added a couple new chain bracelets to the mix. I have officially ungraded my #wristaction! (as coined by my friend at brunch this week)
DIY chain and rhinestone bracelet, Coin and sparkle bracelet from Accessorize  

Supplies: 3 yards suede rope, 1 foot of chain, 1 lobster clasp, 3 jump rings, pliers (optional superglue) 
Steps after the break


Cut a piece of rope a little longer than 2 feet. 

Thread the rope through the first link and knot exactly in the middle.

Take your remaining rope (2 yards or more) and also thread through the top link until you get to the middle of the rope. Then, thread the rope through each link, including a piece of the first rope you tied. 


Continue threading down one entire side. 

Repeat on the other side.  Make sure to follow the direction of the chain, so the rope fits in the grooves.

When you reach the end, tie both sets of rope in double knots and trim the ends. 
You can dab a bit of superglue on the rope to reinforce the knot. 

Add the jump rings to each end and attach the lobster clap. 


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59 comments:

  1. Genius! I love these...will definitely be making a green one! Thanks!

    much love,
    Kristina
    simplybold.blogspot.com

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  2. Have always wanted to make these!
    xx

    www.queenoffunkydiy.blogspot.com

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  3. Great job!! Marlene Birger has something just like this but only a necklace, that will be my mission for the comming weekend.

    love k

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  4. Great DIY! Love that!
    I must try that, thank you for giving such inspiration.. Love you... ^^

    freakypinkglamz.blogspot.com

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  5. i put a link from my blog to yours 'cause your tutorial are always amazing! so chimple! :)

    http://chimplethings.blogspot.com/

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  6. love it!!:)
    baci
    S.
    www.acozybox.blogspot.com

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  7. love this idea, looks so professional as well. I definitely want to try this.

    www.loafsandabowtie.blogspot.com

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  8. Very cool... Can't wait to make my own

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  9. Great project! those bracelets are pretty pricey in store for what looks incredibly easy! thanks!
    in dramatic fashion

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  10. I love this and all of your projects! Thanks for all your great ideas!

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  11. Awesome!! I can't wait to try this, it looks like a trip to Hobby Lobby is in my future. :)
    And my friends would eat these up for gifts!

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  12. So awesome!! I am definitely going to try this, but something tells me you make it look easier than it is :-)

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  13. I've seen a few of these DIY chain bracelets and this is by far the best :)

    check out my new blog:
    http://hautedamnhelena.blogspot.com/

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  14. I love it!

    a-little-awkward.blogspot.com

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  15. me encantan estas pulseras :)
    algún día me animare a hacer alguna

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  16. Very nice, I will definitely try this.
    A jewelry blog.
    http://www.houseofavandan.blogspot.com

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  17. We saw bracelets just like this down in Buenos Aires and I was so mad at myself that I didn't get one! If I can make mine look as good as you have I'll be so excited!

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  18. Where do you get you chain from? I was in Micheal's and they didn't seem to have a large variety.

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  19. These bracelets look so bad ass! I need to find some time to make them.

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  20. Where do you get the chain from?

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  21. LOVE these!!! I like that they have a lobster clasp too…

    Girl in the Poodle Shoes

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  22. I've got to try this! I told you you'd be keeping me really busy during the winter break. Hehehe will post a photo of my #wristaction soon enough!

    http://kristenglam.blogspot.com/

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  24. These are some kick a$$ bracelets! I can't wait to make some. Thanks!

    xoxo

    Crystal
    www.hauteycouture.com

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  25. great job!i love it!
    xoxo

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  26. It looks so expensive! Love that post! Will do my DIY now! xx

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  27. I love these bracelets!
    Where do you get the chain? I cant find that kind anywhere!

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  28. OMG, you´re a genius!!! :D have to try it!

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  29. Where can I get this chain? Any ideas?

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  30. LOVE! I've made very similar ones inspired by the two tone metal of yours.

    Mckenzie, M&J Trimmings in NYC. They have online store :-)

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  31. im gonna try making one love this!!!


    Broke Fatshion

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  32. wow! I love your DIY's! I've been looking for one of these, but it's kind of hard to find. So, thanks a lot! :D


    http://kaarttehan.blogspot.com
    http://kaarttehan.blogspot.com
    http://kaarttehan.blogspot.com

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  33. Love this.. I've made a similar bracelet but not this one!! Will have to do it next!


    The LA Model
    www.margauxbrooke.com

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  34. Just seen where these are @ JCP called Maxit. Going in the morning to get some if they have them!

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  35. Thanks for the great tutorial! I can see myself making very one soon! :)

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  36. Great idea! I have to do this in black.

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  37. i'm surprised at how easy this is! looooove it!!!

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  38. Great idea! Love it!

    Kisses from Hong Kong,
    Nicole

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  39. what size chain do you use for these? 10mm, 12mm?

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  40. beautiful! so going to try this!

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  41. The only jewelry I wear are bracelets and rings so my arms get really blinged out. LOVE these they're really edgy.

    Lisa- Of a Gem
    ofagem.blogspot.com

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  42. i LOVED this idea! i´m gonna try it!! :)

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  43. Just stumbled across your blog and thank God that I did! Such interesting posts and photos you got here. I truly admire your style. Great blog. Keep it up! xo

    itsNikki
    Fashion blogger
    Manila, Philippines
    http://itsnikki-goes-trendy-chic.blogspot.com/

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  44. Im super excited to start this project.! Thanks!!! p.s. where do i buy chain? :D

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  45. I loved the bracelets and stuck your blog right now!!

    :)

    http://chicthem.blogspot.com

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  46. cute! i'm definitely going to try this!

    www.helloclee.blogspot.com

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  47. Love this tutorial!! I want to make some for myself! Will you share where you found your chain? What size did you use?

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  48. Stunning! Where did you find such lovely hardware? All the places I've looked have flimsy looking chains! =(

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  49. there are a lot of chains at this website:
    http://www.tohoshoji-ny.com/

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  50. These are fabulous. One thought-not sure if super glue is the best type to use. Typically, it is for non-porous surfaces. Probably elmers would work as well.

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  51. Wow! I love your Ideas !

    http://louisa-whiteroom.blogspot.com/

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  52. is there a video tutorial for this? these instructions are impossible to understand

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  53. WONDERFULL :)i adore them !

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