Here’s a fun, yet simple way to add some old-school charm to your wardrobe this winter: Make a hockey sweater lacy bracelets!
They’re easy to make and take only a few minutes to complete. Plus, they add a playful touch to any outfit—from plain black to something classic like white or cream.
Here’s the tutorial. Let’s get started.
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Materials
The first thing you need to do to make an authentic hockey sweater lacy bracelets is to get the proper materials. These will include:
- Polka dots
- White, red, or blue acrylic paint
- Gold or silver metal jump rings
- Black nylon braided string
- White or cream sewing thread
- Fabric tape (optional)
- Washcloth (optional)
- Cardboard (for painting)
- Paintbrush (for painting)
- Gold or silver leaf (optional)
The important thing to note is that you must use real gold or silver metal jump rings. You cannot use plastic or fake ones as they will melt in the heat of the oven and cause your artwork to come off the bracelet. So, if you want to keep the authentic look, then you must use the real thing.
Assembling The Bracelets
Once you have your materials assembled, you can begin putting them together. Follow these steps:
- Paint the edges of the cardboard with a solid white or cream color to make it look like paper
- Apply a single layer of paint with a large brush to the surface of the cardboard
- Once the paint is dry, tape a gold or silver jump ring to each of the four corners of the cardboard to make the four points of the star
- Cut a two-inch wide strip from the nylon string
- Bring each end of the strip to the center and tape them to the surface of the cardboard with a single strip of fabric tape
- Next, using your paintbrush, paint the interior of the star in a circular pattern (do not brush the edges)
- Finally, cut a four-inch long piece of white or cream sewing thread and use the needle to stitch the two ends of the thread together, forming a circle
- When you’re done, cut off the excess thread
- To make it look like you used real gold or silver chain, break a hole in the center of the circle using a pair of small sharp scissors
- Thread the chain through the hole and pull it tight to secure it
- Cut one end of the string, about six inches long
- Wrap it around your wrist to make the bracelet snug and secure
- Repeat the process with the other end of the string to create a second bracelet
That’s it. You’re done! Just be sure to let your jewelry dry before wearing it. This will ensure that the design does not come off while you’re wearing it. You can also speed up the drying process by placing the jewelry on your wrist or holding it under running water. If you keep adding water to the mix, the paint will become thinner and eventually wash off. This is why it’s important to let your jewelry air dry before wearing it.
Final Steps
Once your jewelry is dry, take a few minutes to clean up the surface of the cardboard. You can use a dry cloth or soap and water to make it shiny and new again.
If you want to make these lacy bracelets look more authentic, then you can add some extra touches. You can use your paintbrush to give the appearance of hair on your characters or add some extra paint strokes to the design to give it a three-dimensional effect. You can also use liquid latex paint to add more texture and dimension to your work. Latex paint dries clear and can be used to highlight texture and depth. So, it’s a good choice if you want to experiment with something different.
Doing this will take a little bit of effort but will be well worth it. You can find all the necessary materials and tools at home, so there’s no excuse not to get started.