Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Recycled cardboard cuff bracelet
I have decided to show how I make some of my cuff bracelets.  I have taken pictures of the various stages of the bracelet in development.   I decided to make these  after I was left with a long roll of super strong cardboard.   The roll was from a big roll of holiday wrapping paper.  I finished wrapping some gifts and used all the paper.  I stuck my hand in the roll and got to thinking what a perfect size for a bracelet.   This being extra sturdy,  I have to use a saw to cut it.   You can make it as thin or as thick as you want.  Just slice off a piece and begin.  The next step is to file the edges for a smooth finish to the sides.  The next step to pick your fabric,paper or ribbon to go around the cuff.   In this one I used black bias tape that I had laying around.  You wrap it around the cuff,  securing it with fabric glue as you go.  Let it dry for at least a day.  Next, I added a vintage white flower piece to the front,  I used E600 glue for this.  Let this dry again.  To make this cuff more stain and weather resistant,  I sealed it with several coats of varnish sealer.  This seems to give it some shine and texture ,also.  So, there you have some instructions for the cuff.  I have made many of these using the same big roll of cardboard.
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