Sunday, May 30, 2010
Shower Curtain Ring Bracelets
Last night as I was cleaning my bathroom (bleh) one of these rings rolled out from the sink cabinet.
So I started thinking about this lonely little ring, and realized it looked a lot like a lucite bracelet, and would look pretty cool with some sort of pattern. However, this was definitely not fitting over my hand onto my wrist. A little modification was in order. Here's what you do:
Put some water in a pot to boil. Once it's boiling, throw the ring in and let it sit in there for a few minutes. Take it out with some tongs and it looks like this:
It looks the same, it's just much more flexible. First thing to do is cut those ends off. Grab a sharp knife and carefully cut 'em off. After you cut one side it might make it easier to throw it back in the boiling water to soften again, and then cut the other end off.
The ends might be a little sharp around the edges (mine were) so I took some fine-grit sandpaper and lightly rubbed the edges. Then throw it back in the water for just a little bit, maybe 30 seconds, take it out with the tongs, and bend it so it's the right size for your wrist. Quickly now, it hardens back up pretty fast!
Run it under some cold water, and it's ready for some color! You could probably use some acrylic paint and make your own pattern, but I chose to use scrapbook paper. Fabric would be awesome, too!
Measure the width of the inside of the bracelet, mine was about 5/16", and cut a strip of paper that is that wide and long enough to wrap around the inside of the ring... plus some.
Grab your trusty Mod Podge, and with a small brush, brush a coat onto the inside of the ring and stick the paper on, print side down.
Then trim off the excess paper, and cover the paper with another coat of Mod Podge. Make sure the sides of the paper are glued down well, and wipe off any podge that gets on the top or sides of the bracelet.
Let it dry, and it's done! Super fast and super easy and super inexpensive!
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23 crazy awesome comments:
So cool and very creative!
Fabulous idea. What a great way to use something so ordinary.
These are super cool! Great tutorial. Love the pattern - fabulous Job! Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase Party. I greatly appreciate it! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Hi Sarah! Just wanted to let you know I'll be featuring your bracelets later today! Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Thanks again for linking to The Sunday Showcase! Hope to see you again next week. ~ Stephanie Lynn
Wow, that turned out great. My 20 year old daughter will love it. She loves all kinds of bangles and crafts.
What a neat idea Sarah.
Holy cow, this is genius! :) That is so cute, and so easy! :) I need to make a dozen ASAP! :)
You are my new hero.
Who would have thought to boil a shower curtain ring.
That is so beautiful! Genius is not too strong a word!
This is the neatest redo project I've ever seen. Who knew that a shower curtain ring could be so cute. My daughter would love these!!!! Great idea!
I used to do something identical to that when I was a kid! I would put clear colored dollar store tooth brushes in boiling water after cutting the bristles off, and bend them, cool them in cold water, and decorate, ta da! Simple and fun bangles :D
that is a great idea!!
visiting from DollarStoreCrafts.com
Brilliant! See what you get for cleaning your bathroom! I finally cleaned behind the stove and found a new sharpie! REWARD! love the idea...love the bracelet!
What a great idea! I love this. Thanks for stopping by my blog! I'll be following you ;-)
How fun! What a neat idea!
This is great! I am going to be featuring this idea on my blog tomorrow!
Thanks for linking up to the Mad Skills party!
Shut the front door! So Coool! I must have some of those under my sink . . .
I like this, and will have to try it. Alcohol inks will color the plastic, too.
I love this idea! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
This is so cool.
HI stopping by from @Food is Love. I saw your article referenced on Dollar Store Crafts and had to read it! Wonderful idea! Love it!
First time here...and fell deeply in love in your creation..pinning this blog...will visit again very soon!
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