Steampunk & Savvy Charm Bracelet
Don’t toss those old metal objects that don’t seem to belong to anything! Turn them into a savvy steampunk bracelet with chains and a little help from Aleene’s® Jewelry & Metal Glue™.
Designed by Pattie Donham Wilkinson, courtesy of iLoveToCreate™, a Duncan Enterprises Company
Material List
- Aleene's® Jewelry & Metal Glue™
- Antique Silver Chain (3-inches)
- Antique Gold Chain (4-inches)
- Bracelet Closure
- Antique Silver Jump Rings
- Metal Embellishments and Charms (of choice)
- Black Wire (22 gauge)
- Wire Cutters
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Small Paintbrush
- Ruler
Project Instructions
Step: 1
To create metal charms, glue small metal objects on top of larger metal objects, using a small amount of glue to one surface. Use tip of bottle to spread adhesive. Press surfaces together for several seconds until bonded. Avoid skin contact.
Step: 2
Insert 3-inches of wire at the top of a charm and twist in the middle. Wind ends of wire around small paintbrush, pressing ends tightly with pliers. Pull off of paintbrush. Attach to chain with jump ring.
Step: 3
Repeat step 2 to attach charms to chains, spreading evenly apart.
Step: 4
Attach smaller 3-inch chain to larger 4-inch chain, end to end.
Step: 5
Attach closure at each end of chain.
Tips
Use photo as a guide and follow manufacturer’s instructions for all products used.
Raid your dad or boyfriend’s toolbox for interesting metal objects to include on your bracelet!
