12.22.12
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It's DIY time again. And just like my previous tutorial, this one involves yet another unconventional materials: Watches.
We all love watches. Whether you are a fashion savvy or not, a watch is a must especially for those casual events and daily activities. But what if your watch no longer works? There's actually two ways to turn these item into two new accessories and I'll be sharing the first one today.
What you need: (from left to right)
1. Old Watches 2. Pliers 3.Cutter 4. Necklace Chain (optional) 5. Needle and Thread 6. Beads.
1. Using the pliers, remove the strap from the watch. Be sure to save the metal piece that hold it as well the watch. We'll be using that for another DIY.
3. Choose two beads. Using the needle and the thread, sew the straps together. Be creative, you can use different beads with different colors and sizes. You can even use more than two.
4. Here's what the result should be. Make sure that the thread is properly tied together. Also, be careful if you are using rubber straps as too much pressure might cause it to break.
5. The design could be as is but you can also add additional features like this one. Using the cutter, cut different shapes and sizes according to your design preference.
6. Again, be creative. You can use different straps, beads and styles to achieve different designs.
7. Tada! It's as simple as that. You can make one in less than 10 minutes. Isn't it cool converting old items into new accessories..?? :)
Cheers~!
- Justin -
44 comments:
Good job with this! I'm a fan of sustainable practices and reusing old and seemingly 'dead' items we own is a great way to save on resources. And money as well.
Another creative bracelet re-invention! :) But you know what, I cannot do that in my branded watches even if they aren't in good condition na.
wow another wonderful creation! to fun to be in this blog i can say. I havent been posting DIY's on my blog as well but soon mybe ehhe xx
That's a resourceful way to reuse your old watch strap and have a new bracelet,
though im not a fan of that kind of bracelet i must say this was very clever
You're really one creative fellow, Justin! Galing. :) Looking forward to more DIY posts.
Eto pa ang isa. Bro yung, DIY mo sa used keyboard keys sinisimulan ko pa lang, Now here's another idea I can work on.
Yay! that very creative of you.. will try this also.. hehe
Nice idea! sayang naitapon ko na yung mga luma kong relo, I never thought that it can be redone this way.
cool. Now I got a new idea of what to do with "sirang" watches. We don't know, this might become a trend new year. =)
I love your creativity and it's so practical. I am also watch-savvy and I have a few that's been kept in my drawer for years because some of the small parts were detached from wear and tear. I think I know now what to do with those :)
wow.. creative!!!
this is cute. but, all of my watches' straps are the ones destroyed. haha
I know that feeling.. that's why I use old cheap watches.. haha!
Can't wait to see that!! :)
True.. :)
It really depends on how you do it.. you can alter the design to suit your taste.. :)
Thanks Lexi! :)
Cool!! Share it too so I can check it out.. :)
Thank you! :)
Sayang naman.. I guess I just dno't want to waste anything kaya I try to innovate everything.. :)
Sana nga.. haha.. !!
That's so cool! Thanks Rowena! :)
Ay.. but check out my upcoming DIY post.. the part 2 of this tutorial.. will post them around tuesday.. :)
Wow very creative. I love that talent. I had malfunctioned watch but I just throw it away.
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Cool idea! I have more than a dozen watches in the cupboard with dead batteries. I'll choose the cheap ones and start creating bracelets out of them. Thanks for the tip. Happy holidays!
That's very creative of you. I have some old watches, I can try this one out.
ayos ah. Parang yung ginagawa ng tita ko dun sa mga bato ahmmm swarovski ata ang tawag/
This is a good way to use old watches that don't work anymore. I guess I could put to use some of my old watch's bracelet.
wooow :) this is amazing Justin! :D Love this DIY!!! :D
aww.. that's sad.. at least you now have an idea.. :)
Sure fran! :)
Cool!!!
No problem... thanks Mary Anne! :)
yeah.. kaso ang mahal nun lalo na kapag ung original swarovski.. :)
Thanks mark! :)
Thanks Rhea! :)
Yup, I agree. It's cool to recycle your old stuff to new accessories to give them a new life. :)
Indeed!
Clap, clap! galing talaga kung nabasa ko lang to sooner maybe i wouldn't have thrown my old watches away! lol
I'm going to try this one. Very creative! :)
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Thanks Claire! :)
Nice! I'd love to try these but I'm not sure where my old watches are now. I'll ask my mom. Haha!
Thanks Ness! :)
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