Tuesday, May 21, 2013
DIY ~ Dainty Bracelet Using Fishing Swivel Links
Hi lovelies! Today's DIY is a fun, dainty bracelet. As much as I love bold pieces, I have such an affinity toward soft, dainty pieces as well. Remember the jewelry from hardware trend? I'm saying bye (for now!) to Home Depot and hello! to Bass Pro Shop! {Click for the how to!}
You'll need one pack of snap swivels. That's it. I picked up a few packs at Walmart, but you can buy these at any store that carries fishing supplies. These are used to create an easy on/off hook to your line, so that if your hook comes off you don't have to go about the whole process of tying on a new hook, floater, sinker, bait, etc. (that's my understanding at least lol!) I, however, saw these as links!
They open and close similar to a safety pin!
Attach them to one another this way.
Since each 'link' is roughly an inch long, I used 7 to make my bracelet.
The same way you attached them will also be your closure.
A great twist on the nautical trend, these are so simple to make (seriously it took me maybe a minute), go with anything since they're mixed metals, and look great alone as they would with a stack.
Now with Father's Day approaching, this would be a great little gift for dad, especially if he likes to fish!
Would you wear this bracelet? Would you have guessed what it was made from if I hadn't told you?
xo
Lia