Wrist-y Business

If you've been following my blog, you know that

I like making jewelry from recycled odds & ends.

I've made earrings, necklaces, brooches and cuffs:

Here's one I made using the cardboard ring that once

contained packing tape.

And here's another one made of covered bottle caps.

I've got a little crush on a good black cuff, so it's no surprise

that I'm making another one.

This time using these blah empty paper towel rolls.

It's simple: Cut the paper towel roll into rings

{about 6 to 8 pieces}.

Make a slit on one end of each ring.

Pile them on top of each other to make a letter C,

gluing them together as you go along.

Use a binder clip if necessary to hold these in place.

Once the glue has dried, trim the excess cardboard

for a clean edge.

Then cover the cardboard cuff with fabric scraps

in the color of your choosing.

Now the fun part -- decorating!

I sewed on clear beads, silver findings and

this antique-looking clasp.

The clasp helps tighten the cuff.

I suggest you wear the cuff first & mark the area

where you want to place the clasps before

sewing them on.

A ribbon & buckle, a button & elastic tape or a

lock & chain are possible alternatives to help you

adjust the size and add decorative value as well.

Happy crafting!