Pages

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

chunky shimmer bangles

IMG_1400
I love accessories and I am always looking for new ways to create my own bling.


IMG_1363
Recently I decided to use Tulips Fashion Glitter Shimmer Paint to create some chunky shimmer bangles.

The shimmer paint is a really cool product because its all glitter but no mess!! Great for transforming fabric into something a little fancy.

IMG_1365
I used gold shimmer paint

IMG_1125
and painted a nice thick layer onto the surface of scrap fabric.


IMG_1366
I wanted a little bit of texture so I used a stamp and some copper acrylic paint and stamped into the wet surface of the fabric.


IMG_1369
The result is a very subtle imprint of the stamps that adds a little texture to the surface.


IMG_1364


Now, for the next step your could use wooden bangles, plastic bangles or really anything that will fit around your wrist but I like to use craft foam because it is a little stretchy and very light to create a big chunky bangle.

I used craft foam pencil holders- they can be found at just about any craft store in the kids aisle near the craft foam.


IMG_1127
I cut sections of the foam to create the bangle.

IMG_1372


IMG_1378
After my shimmer fabric was dry I cut out strips


IMG_1381
and using hot glue I wrapped and glued them to the craft foam bangle.


IMG_1382
IMG_1377
Once the entire bangle was wrapped I could't resist adding some little details and embellishments with Tulip Beads in a Bottle.


IMG_1384
The result is chunky and funky bangles!


IMG_1397
IMG_0212
alisa-burke

14 comments:

  1. Very smart..so Beautiful..Thanks for sharing the tutorial..

    ReplyDelete
  2. These are wonderful! Love the paint treatment on the fabric... and so versitile!

    ReplyDelete
  3. OMG?! This is a great idea! Thanks!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Ohh very nice idea :)
    You have a wonderful blog!Your shares are very good ! Congrats for your blog..
    i following you now ;) see u later
    WwW.Nzlsyn.ßlogspot.Com

    ReplyDelete
  5. Awesome tutorial! So simple and fun. I love that the glitter glue doesn't leave a mess and that you can embellish these any way that you like.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Wow, so creative and so pretty:)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Just exactly what I needed to know....and in time for the holidays.....thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Such a great idea. Who would have thought there was another use for pool noodles. (thats what we call them here anyway).

    ReplyDelete
  9. awesome, thank you for sharing!!!

    ReplyDelete
  10. KathyH4:46 AM

    These are beautiful! I love to make bangles, but plain wooden ones are a bit expensive. The craft foam tube is a great idea. Also thank you for introducing me to the Tulip Bead Paint..great product.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Congratulations for your blog I find very interesting and very well explained tutorials.Greetings from Spain. Cecilia

    ReplyDelete
  12. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Anonymous8:29 AM

    Love the idea of using the craft foam tube for the bangles - I hate bracelets that make a ton of noise, and since I work at the computer all day, hard things around my wrist make it difficult to type!

    Thanks!!

    ReplyDelete