Edited by Erie, Teresa, Maluniu, FlicketyPin ItArticle EditDiscussThis staples bracelet looks delicate and fetching. It's simple to make and can be in any color of staple of your choosing.
Edit Steps
Part One: Making Pressed Staples1Fill a stapler with the staples of choice. You can go with the usual plain silver colored staples or be a little more funky and choose staples in different colors (these can be found in some stationery stores).
2Punch enough staples for the bracelet. Do not punch the staples with force, as the loops will come out too small for you to work with. To know how many you'll probably need, estimate the width around your wrist as follows:
Measure your wrist with a measuring tape.Place one pressed staple on the tape to see how long it is. Use this measurement to work out how many more of this length will meet your wrist length. Use the total to punch out staples, with a few spares, just in case.
Part Two: Making the Staple Bracelet1Join the pressed staples. Link the first staple with the second by sliding them together between the loops.
2Tighten the loop. Press with your fingers, tweezers or fine jewelry pliers.
3Add the next staple in the same way. Continue to make the pressed staple chain as big as you need it to fit your wrist.
Part Three: Wearing the Bracelet1Ask for someone else's help to loop the bracelet on. It can be a little tricky.
Alternatively, you could add a closure clasp finding to help the bracelet open and close, but this is tricky and requires skill––only suitable for those familiar with applying such clasps.2You're done! Enjoy wearing your staple bracelet.
Edit TipsPunch more staples than you think you need.Reuse can be tricky unless you have used a clasp to open and close the bracelet. You may need to add new pressed staples after breaking it off your wrist if you want to wear it again.
Edit WarningsBe careful with your fingertips while pressing the loops; sharp parts may cut.If the bracelet gets wet, it may rust.
Edit Things You'll NeedStaplerStaples (any color)Tiny jeweler's pliers (optional)Closure clasp (optional, only if you want it to be a bit more permanent and easier to open and close)A lot of timeArticle Info
Categories: Bracelet Projects
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Edit Steps
Part One: Making Pressed Staples1Fill a stapler with the staples of choice. You can go with the usual plain silver colored staples or be a little more funky and choose staples in different colors (these can be found in some stationery stores).
2Punch enough staples for the bracelet. Do not punch the staples with force, as the loops will come out too small for you to work with. To know how many you'll probably need, estimate the width around your wrist as follows:Measure your wrist with a measuring tape.Place one pressed staple on the tape to see how long it is. Use this measurement to work out how many more of this length will meet your wrist length. Use the total to punch out staples, with a few spares, just in case.Part Two: Making the Staple Bracelet1Join the pressed staples. Link the first staple with the second by sliding them together between the loops.
2Tighten the loop. Press with your fingers, tweezers or fine jewelry pliers.3Add the next staple in the same way. Continue to make the pressed staple chain as big as you need it to fit your wrist.Part Three: Wearing the Bracelet1Ask for someone else's help to loop the bracelet on. It can be a little tricky.
Alternatively, you could add a closure clasp finding to help the bracelet open and close, but this is tricky and requires skill––only suitable for those familiar with applying such clasps.2You're done! Enjoy wearing your staple bracelet.Edit TipsPunch more staples than you think you need.Reuse can be tricky unless you have used a clasp to open and close the bracelet. You may need to add new pressed staples after breaking it off your wrist if you want to wear it again.
Edit WarningsBe careful with your fingertips while pressing the loops; sharp parts may cut.If the bracelet gets wet, it may rust.
Edit Things You'll NeedStaplerStaples (any color)Tiny jeweler's pliers (optional)Closure clasp (optional, only if you want it to be a bit more permanent and easier to open and close)A lot of timeArticle Info
Categories: Bracelet Projects
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