What is good fashion today? Because EVERYTHING is possible! literally made from waste material: plastic, laces, ribbons, packaging waste..
Designer creations made from ordinary rope look especially beautiful and stylish this season! Such an accessory is made in a matter of minutes, there are a lot of variations, the cost is very low (if not free at all), but it looks fresh and extraordinary!
Rope decorations complete with a marine style in clothes are especially good. Therefore, if you do this, attach some kind of marine symbol to your necklace, bracelets and earrings - an anchor, a lifebuoy, a boat, a starfish. All this is now sold in hardware and needlework stores.
How to make DIY rope jewelry? First, think about what and in what version you will wear. Buy cords of different colors and variations in fabric stores (usually they tie up curtains), ribbons, clothesline, waxed cord, and even ordinary shoelaces will also come in handy. Remember the lessons of macrame in childhood and tie a couple of interesting knots on your product.
The more intricate the knot, the more interesting the accessory will look. Nautical knots are really attributes of the nautical theme.
Beads, beads, metal and plastic parts will help you complete what you started.
Rope jewelry made from ordinary knitwear looks very good. To do this, cut the boring T-shirt into thin strips, stretch them so that the edges twist. From such strips you can weave braids and knit knots. Bright, colorful options are perfect for summer!
In the new review, the attention of readers to 12 stylish jewelry at once, each of which can be made with due diligence and attention to the issue with your own hands. Definitely, any of these crafts will help to make a positive impression on others, so watch and remember.
1. Thread earrings
Original long earrings that will be a great addition to both everyday and evening looks, and the process of their creation will take no more than half an hour. To create such earrings, you need a skein of floss threads of the color you like, which you need to carefully cut, form two tassels, attach loops to them, fasten with a thread of a contrasting color and put on the base hooks, bought in a specialized store.
2. Pin necklace
From safety pins of the same color and size, beads, two strong cords, you can create an unusual and very effective necklace that will become an exquisite addition to any look.
3. Resin pendants
From epoxy resin, without special skills and efforts, you can create incredibly beautiful pendants. To do this, you need to put dried flowers, shells, beads or sparkles in special silicone molds, fill them with epoxy resin, pre-mixed with a hardener, and wait for it to harden.
4. Glitter pendant
A simple and at the same time very attractive shimmering pendant that you can make yourself from a metal base, decoupage glue and sparkles. Sequins should be carefully laid out in layers on a base greased with glue. Each new layer must be smeared with glue and filled with glitters until they fill the entire pendant.
5. Bright necklace
A stunning large necklace made of dyed beans will be a wonderful addition to the spring and summer look. Painted beans, together with accessories, must be glued to thin plastic according to a specially prepared template. When the layout is finished and the glue dries, the necklace must be carefully cut out, holes made on the sides and fastened to the chains.
6. Asymmetrical necklace
An original asymmetrical necklace in the style of Christian Dior, which can be made from a hoop by sewing strings of beads of different lengths to it.
7. Choker
Trendy choker with a ring in the middle, which is not at all difficult to make with your own hands. To do this, using glue and a small ring, you need to fasten two identical pieces of thin velvet ribbon and equip the product with a clasp or ties.
8. Massive necklace
An original massive necklace made of rope and knots, which, despite the simplicity of its creation, will become a universal decoration and addition to any outfit.
9. Necklace-harness
An ordinary clothesline can be braided with threads of beads and create a unique and very beautiful neck decoration that will undoubtedly draw attention to its owner.
10. Wooden earrings
From small wooden blocks, special accessories, glue and varnish, you can make unique long earrings, which, for sure, will appeal to all lovers natural materials and connoisseurs of creative things.
11. Dreamcatchers
Simple in execution, but at the same time beautiful and airy talisman earrings that you can make yourself from special accessories, small rings, wire, threads and feathers.
12. Volume necklace
Leather accessories always look expensive and elegant, and if the product is also made with your own hands, it automatically becomes exclusive. Getting a unique necklace is not difficult at all. You just need to cut out several identical petals from the skin, give them the desired shape, fasten them together with glue and connect them with a chain.
Marine style regularly returns to us in the summer during the holidays. White and blue stripes graced the collections of the summer of 2014 almost all famous brands, including Dior, Versace, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, DKNY. Fashion for marine motifs has spread to jewelry. Knot necklaces are found in the collections of such famous brands as "Guess" and "Tiffany". But you can make a necklace of knots with your own hands and be on the crest of a fashionable wave!
What to tie?
Even Coco Chanel herself tied a string of pearls around her neck. simple knot. This year, designers offer us not to limit ourselves in materials. Fashionable knot necklaces can be knitted from beads and beaded threads, as well as from metal chains, which are now at the peak of popularity. Necklaces knitted from cords have a special charm.-silk, leather, cotton, linen, even jute and hemp.
The use of rough materials and voluminous knots, as conceived by the designers, should emphasize the fragility of the female figure. An unusual effect can be achieved by combining chains and cords.
How to tie?
The handbook of the yachtsman will come to the aid of the needlewomen. You will be surprised to learn how many beautiful and complex knots sailors use in their daily lives. And almost every one of these knots can elegantly adorn the neck or wrist of a modern fashionista. A flat sea knot is especially loved by needlewomen. This knot has many names, including "Chinese", "ten bends" and "bosun's knot". By carefully tying it from beautiful cords, you can make an original necklace.
How to tie a flat sea knot
Very simple and very beautiful
The same knot, only on beaded beads
Very beautiful metal cords.
However, you can tie the same knots on any bulky rope.
To make the necklace neat, prepare the cord before work: it should not have creases and bends. To do this, it can be steamed or washed. Tie the knot on a flat surface such as a table. So it will be easier not to get confused and beautifully lay each bend. The ends of the cord can simply be knotted or decorated with metal fittings. The more accurate the work is, the more enthusiasm you will hear when you tell that you made this knot necklace with your own hands.
Rope necklace in neon color
More neon! Necklace with knots and chains
Nautical knot with chains
Try to tie a few sea knots using several cords as one rope
How to wear a knotted necklace?
A large knotted necklace is a strong accent. In order not to overload the image, do not wear other large jewelry, one necklace will be enough. As a background, it is better to choose a plain blouse or jumper. Sets in a marine style with a trendy stripe and a knotted necklace can even be worn to the office. Knot necklaces also look good with jeans, in casual style sets.
Rope necklaces in casual style
You almost certainly have a few straws for cocktails in your house. You won't believe it, but this is the perfect material for another bright, perfect for summer.