MY DIY | Fishtail Braid Bracelet

2.18.2013


During my #GuyDIY week, one of my male models, Greg, sported a wrist of bracelets and now you can get the look. With the right color choice, it can work on a guy or girl, and stack 'em for a bold look. 

Supplies: 
Tape, superglue, scissors, cord, two colors of string, lobster clasp, jumprings, end caps

How To: 
1. Put a little super glue in the end cap
2. Next fold a 1ft of the cord in half and put in the end cap. Then add the ends of each piece of string (one yard each) in the the cap. 
3. Let dry for 5 mins. 
4. Tape down your bracelet with the cord in the middle and the color string on each side. 
5. Next, take the right outside string and weave over the right cord and under the left. 
6. Then, take the left outside string and weave over the left cord and under the right. 
7. Repeat, starting on the right side again, and then the left side. 
8. Continue, weaving right to left. 
9. Trim the ends, and superglue into another end cap.
10. Add jumprings and lobster clasp. 







43 comments:

  1. brilliant!

    monkeyshines
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  2. That's an incredible idea, totally loving it!

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  3. very nice!!We will try to do it next weekend :)

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  4. I think it's best paired on a fishtail braid, too!


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  5. Brilliant idea, and I now also understand how to do this on my hair- bonus!

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  6. Wow! Very impressive. Love it and definitely need it! :)

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  7. Lovely idea and so easy! xx

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  8. They are so cute!

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  9. omg i love this website!
    Thix bracelet looks very cute, i have to try it myself.
    xx Stephanie (www.stephaniesstyleblog.blogspot.com)

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  10. My daughter (9 yrs) loves making "bracelets" out of little pieces of string that she has a bag full of. She just braids them up and gives them away. I think this project is great and would be a nice next step for her to actually make something more sustainable and real. I'm going out today to buy her the supplies. Great job!

    Thanks so much!

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  11. Nice!!!
    I made this bracelets when I was young!!!

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  12. Very cute, thanks for sharing :)

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  13. looking good....

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  14. Precioso..

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  15. So easy! Very nice DIY c:
    The colors are vibrant! Nice pick!

    xx

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  16. Love the bracelets. It would be a nice giveaway.

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  17. Digging these bracelets! They're like a dressier version of a friendship bracelet. Can't wait to make some!

    -Lora
    www.hungryheartvintage.com

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  18. perfect! so easy and so beautifuly :)

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  19. Oh my goodness so cute! I'm so so so doing this!

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  20. They are so cute
    Xoxo
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  21. Lovely ideas!
    reminds me of those friendship bracelets when i was younger.. :)

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  22. loved that guy diy bracelets post. so happy that you did a diy have to try it! xx. gigi. food and beauty blogger @ www.gigikkitchen.blogspot.com

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  23. What a cool DIY, can't wait to try this out and wear them! :)

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  24. Wow that's a great idea! I will try it!

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  25. wow this bracelet is really really cool!

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  26. So cute and fun! Great project. :)

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  27. So cute.
    I searched a long time for a cute armband for my friends and me. This is so cute.

    Your Nana

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  28. This is a great project. So cute.

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  29. Were. Do u get the cord?

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  30. What a lovely bracelet and very affordable materials too!

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  31. I love it!! I would love to make this with my daughter. What are the sizes of the cords? Thanks!

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  32. I love this! By the way, what kind of string did you use? Would love to know. Thanks! =)

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  33. Me encantó tu idea!!!! Felicitaciones!!!!

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  34. So much fun for the summer, going to make these some time soon!
    xxx
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  35. That bracelet is so cool i have made it .

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