The bandana is a trendy accessory that's making a comeback. This small, square scarf can be worn in a variety of ways: around the neck, on the head, braided in the hair, as a belt or bracelet. In this creative tutorial, we revisit the famous bandana in a jewel version, to be worn all summer long. Discover how to transform this cult accessory into a trendy, personalized bracelet.
Easy to make, this DIY jewelry piece is perfect for adding a bohemian touch to your style. Here, I've chosen to braid two colors of bandana: a purple and a fuchsia. The combination of these hues creates a lively contrast. To give volume to the creation, I chose to make several turns with the bandana strips: the multirang side allows the braid and the free side of the fabric to be superimposed, for a look that's both worked and natural.
Once the braid is formed, simply customize the bracelet with charms and beads. It's the kind of little detail that changes everything! This fabric bracelet can be worn with jeans, a light dress, or even at the beach or a festival. It adapts to every mood and occasion. More than a piece of jewelry, it's a unique and original creation. On our site, you'll find a wide choice of colors and a multitude of charms and beads to recreate this tutorial or invent your own version.
There are several different ways of doing this. The first, and simplest, is to fold the fabric carefully to form a ribbon, then wrap it around the wrist before making a pretty bow. It's quick and ideal for a casual look.
The second method, proposed in this tutorial, transforms the bandana into a real jewel bracelet. Here, we go a step further: we cut strips of fabric, braid them, then attach a Lobster Clasp to the ends for a more finished, practical look.
Make a braid by alternating the two bandana colors.
Once the braid was finalized, I added the charms directly onto the braid using open rings. I also slipped in a few large-hole beads to add volume and contrast.
To secure the ends, I simply tied solid knots. A little tip: test the length on your wrist. Here, I chose to make a fairly long model, so I could wrap it twice around the wrist. The total length of the two bracelets is 36 cm.
To close this bandana bracelet, I opted for a round Lobster Clasp. I slipped a twisted stainless steel ring into the three ends of the braid.
To hold it securely in place, I then wrapped a gold thread around the fabric. This wire, deliberately left exposed, adds a nice shiny touch to the creation while ensuring a neat finish. It also secures the ring in the fabric. All that's left to do is attach the clasp of your choice, and the bracelet is ready to wear! A little tip: I put a dot of glue on the knot of the gold thread.
Do the same on the other side.
For the second bracelet, I wanted to try another technique, this time with a single bandana: purple. Again, I cut 3 strips of fabric.
I opted for a simple method: knots. Simply tie knots at regular intervals along the fabric strip. Between each knot, I slipped pretty twisted rings. On half the bracelet, I didn't tie any knots, I just left it loose.
For the closure, I used the same method as for the first bracelet: a twisted ring held in place with coiled gold wire, both decorative and practical.
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