Instructables: exploring - living - jewelry - paper http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 14:33:38 PDT BLOX v1.01 Origami bracelet http://www.instructables.com/id/Origami-bracelet/
Origami bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/EQIU/HGG4Z9SJ/F8EEQIUHGG4Z9SJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/EQIU/HGG4Z9SJ/F8EEQIUHGG4Z9SJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8E/EQIU/HGG4Z9SJ/F8EEQIUHGG4Z9SJ.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput This bracelet is made from 15 origami cubes. Although it takes some time, I think it's worth it.  What do you need? To make this bracelet you will need - paper (mine were about 2,4 cm and gave cubes of 1x1x1) - yarn - closure - jump ring - needle - time Folding a module To make one cube you wi...
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Wed, 8 May 2013 11:21:19 PDT
Lucky star beads http://www.instructables.com/id/Lucky-star-beads/
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Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:35:52 PDT
Spotty changeable paper necklace http://www.instructables.com/id/Spotty-changeable-paper-necklace/
Spotty changeable paper necklace - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/EE22/HFD16M7Z/F9QEE22HFD16M7Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/EE22/HFD16M7Z/F9QEE22HFD16M7Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/EE22/HFD16M7Z/F9QEE22HFD16M7Z.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput Hi! In this instructable I'm going to tell you how to make this necklace. The pendant is changeable in a few ways. You can clip on an other pendant in no time or you can decide to turn the blacklight on. I hope you like it! What do you need To make this necklace, you will need the following: - pe...
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:42:12 PDT
Rock Jewelry Quick And Easy http://www.instructables.com/id/Rock-Jewelry-Quick-And-Easy/
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Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:50:34 PST
Wood Sprite Hairstyle and jewelry! http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Sprite-Hairstyle-and-jewelry/
Wood Sprite Hairstyle and jewelry! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/M7CR/H71GOTAX/F3VM7CRH71GOTAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/M7CR/H71GOTAX/F3VM7CRH71GOTAX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/M7CR/H71GOTAX/F3VM7CRH71GOTAX.SMALL.jpg shazni Are you in office and bored out of your mind? Or are you going out of your mind trying to figure out a wood sprite look? Well...here comes your paper clips to the rescue! it's so simple and you can change it to anyway you like! Office supplies! yes...you are going to raid your drawers and cupboa...
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Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:05:28 PDT
Necklace with Origami crane pendant http://www.instructables.com/id/Necklace-with-Origami-crane-pendant/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/JVKQ/H52FXAHA/F1PJVKQH52FXAHA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/JVKQ/H52FXAHA/F1PJVKQH52FXAHA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1P/JVKQ/H52FXAHA/F1PJVKQH52FXAHA.SMALL.jpg emilyvanleemput In this instructable, I'm gonna tell you how to make this necklace. Take a piece of origami paper ( mine was 4x4 cm). Fold it into a crane. If you are having trouble with folding the small paper, fold the crane with another, bigger, paper first. How to fold an origami crane After folding the crane...
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Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:05:53 PDT
Paper Bead Bracelet http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Bead-Bracelet/
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Mon, 14 May 2012 13:59:50 PDT
Small Change Ring http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Change-Ring/
Small Change Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/ONKA/GZUB3BM7/FIMONKAGZUB3BM7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/ONKA/GZUB3BM7/FIMONKAGZUB3BM7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIM/ONKA/GZUB3BM7/FIMONKAGZUB3BM7.SMALL.jpg Ez-Kabob This is a ring made from a coin, covered with decorative paper and Diamond Glaze. I recently got some Diamond Glaze, and was really excited to use it. I wanted to make Scrabble letter pendants, but I couldn't find the jar of French Scrabble tiles we have. (Of course, my mother found it immediately ...
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Sat, 17 Mar 2012 08:27:34 PDT
Quilled Jewelry to match your mood! http://www.instructables.com/id/Quilled-Jewelry-to-match-your-mood/
Quilled Jewelry to match your mood! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/58RD/GZKG30TU/FW858RDGZKG30TU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/58RD/GZKG30TU/FW858RDGZKG30TU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/58RD/GZKG30TU/FW858RDGZKG30TU.SMALL.jpg shazni I fell in love with paper quilling about 5 years ago....and since then i've been gifting people with quilled cards , frames and so on. Its inexpensive and very beautiful ...all it takes is your time :-) You could use different colors to suit your clothes and moods....the possibilities are endless! ...
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Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:59:49 PST
Cone Shaped Bead Cap out of a Paper Clip http://www.instructables.com/id/Cone-Shaped-Bead-Cap-out-of-a-Paper-Clip/
Cone Shaped Bead Cap out of a Paper Clip - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/JCES/GTXKAQ5W/FLPJCESGTXKAQ5W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/JCES/GTXKAQ5W/FLPJCESGTXKAQ5W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/JCES/GTXKAQ5W/FLPJCESGTXKAQ5W.SMALL.jpg sandgurl I wanted to make a cone shaped bead cap and figured a paper clip would be perfect for it! Supplies: Paper Clip Pen (but you can use anything that you can wrap around to make a cone shape) Cutters To Make Earrings or Pendant: beads Headpins round nose pliers Unravel and Wrap Open up the paper cl...
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:43:37 PDT
Paper clip necklace http://www.instructables.com/id/Papper-clip-necklace/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/OH8J/GOHM3QAJ/FCEOH8JGOHM3QAJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/OH8J/GOHM3QAJ/FCEOH8JGOHM3QAJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/OH8J/GOHM3QAJ/FCEOH8JGOHM3QAJ.SMALL.jpg DoeB
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Sun, 5 Jun 2011 13:41:08 PDT
Hair Sparkles http://www.instructables.com/id/Hair-Sparkles/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/5096/GNSNIPBL/FHX5096GNSNIPBL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/5096/GNSNIPBL/FHX5096GNSNIPBL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/5096/GNSNIPBL/FHX5096GNSNIPBL.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng If you Google “crystal hair coils” you’ll find items that look something like this. These are made from paper clips and hot set fabric crystals. You can find the crystals at any craft store. To make them begin by extending a paper clip. Make a small tight bend at one end. Roll the wire continuously...
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Tue, 17 May 2011 15:28:23 PDT
Butterfly Bracelet http://www.instructables.com/id/Butterfly-Bracelet/
Butterfly Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/YMB1/H8AZRV65/F7ZYMB1H8AZRV65.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/YMB1/H8AZRV65/F7ZYMB1H8AZRV65.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/YMB1/H8AZRV65/F7ZYMB1H8AZRV65.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng If you can make a loop with round nose pliers, you can make a butterfly bracelet. All you need is a few paper clips. For tools you'll need: Cone nose pliers Flat nose pliers Diagonal cutting pliers File Shape the head Extend a paper clip and work out the kinks with flat nose pliers. For the eas...
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Sun, 15 May 2011 18:20:11 PDT
Origami Paper Corsage http://www.instructables.com/id/Origami-Paper-Corsage/
Origami Paper Corsage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/1JQO/GN02QOCC/F9R1JQOGN02QOCC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/1JQO/GN02QOCC/F9R1JQOGN02QOCC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/1JQO/GN02QOCC/F9R1JQOGN02QOCC.SMALL.jpg kazmataz Ahhh...Spring is in the air and we are rapidly entering the season of Prom. While you're busy stressing who you'll go with, or what your dress will look like - never fear. I've got the corsage covered.  ...but srsly LOLZ omg i hope that boi frm homeroom askz you 2 ~!pRoM!~ DU U TINK HE WULL?!?! ...
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Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:29:45 PDT
Steel Butterfly Pendant http://www.instructables.com/id/Steel-Butterfly-Pendant/
Steel Butterfly Pendant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2HIW/GRBTNROS/F4S2HIWGRBTNROS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2HIW/GRBTNROS/F4S2HIWGRBTNROS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/2HIW/GRBTNROS/F4S2HIWGRBTNROS.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng This pendant is made by hand with out the use of measurements. Meaning, you start out by drawing what you want and take that directly to the metal. While researching this I realized butterfly wings have so many different shapes. After looking at a bunch, these wings are my interpretation of what the...
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Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:03:42 PDT
Butterfly Pendant. Photos Only http://www.instructables.com/id/Butterfly-Pendant/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/G1FZ/GMJIDPXF/F3IG1FZGMJIDPXF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/G1FZ/GMJIDPXF/F3IG1FZGMJIDPXF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3I/G1FZ/GMJIDPXF/F3IG1FZGMJIDPXF.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng For a step by step instructable click here. The wings started out as a square inch of 22 gage sheet metal. The antennae are a paper clip. The body is fashioned from a wood nail. Butterfly wings have so many different shapes. After looking at a bunch, these wings are my interpretation of what...
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Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:21:43 PDT
Paperclip Bow Ring http://www.instructables.com/id/Paperclip-Bow-Ring/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/B2M8/GMIGB62N/F0OB2M8GMIGB62N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/B2M8/GMIGB62N/F0OB2M8GMIGB62N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0O/B2M8/GMIGB62N/F0OB2M8GMIGB62N.SMALL.jpg shilothebigfatpiggy I was just messing around one day with paper clips when i was supposed to be doing SAT prep (heh-heh...), when i decided to make a ring in the shape of a bow and see how it turns out. It actually turned out really cute, and i consider it a great accessory to brighten up a drab outfit, or just any ou...
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Thu, 14 Apr 2011 19:32:03 PDT
Blue Steel Barrettes Photos http://www.instructables.com/id/Blue-Steel-Barrettes-Photos/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/70Y9/GZPZO4SU/F9170Y9GZPZO4SU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/70Y9/GZPZO4SU/F9170Y9GZPZO4SU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/70Y9/GZPZO4SU/F9170Y9GZPZO4SU.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng This is my first attempt at hair accessories. Each is made from a 5/8th steel washer, nail, and paper clip.   
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Wed, 6 Apr 2011 09:37:14 PDT
Blue Steel Barrettes http://www.instructables.com/id/Blue-Steel-Barrettes/
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Wed, 6 Apr 2011 00:31:10 PDT
Rocket Locket http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-Rocket/
Rocket Locket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/FPG1/H8AZRWTR/FNIFPG1H8AZRWTR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/FPG1/H8AZRWTR/FNIFPG1H8AZRWTR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/FPG1/H8AZRWTR/FNIFPG1H8AZRWTR.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng Needed: Section of copper pipe Old CD Coat hanger Paper Clip Sand paper, various grits Soldering torch optional Make a copper sheet Cut a section of copper pipe. If you don’t have a pipe cutter use a hack saw or other safe means. Cut the section open with a pair of metal shears. Use pliers to op...
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Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:46:43 PDT
Crystal Ring http://www.instructables.com/id/Crystal-Ring/
Crystal Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/8BB2/GLC26HQ2/FHW8BB2GLC26HQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/8BB2/GLC26HQ2/FHW8BB2GLC26HQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHW/8BB2/GLC26HQ2/FHW8BB2GLC26HQ2.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng This project can also be done with super glue if you don’t have means to solder. The third picture is as shown on my daughter's little hands. Strip a coat hanger Use sand paper to remove any coating on a section of coat hanger. To help speed up the process I spun a piece in my drill press. CA...
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Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:36:39 PDT
Origami Earrings http://www.instructables.com/id/Origami-Earrings/
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Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:13:17 PST
Recycled paper hawaiian lei http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-paper-hawaiian-lei/
Recycled paper hawaiian lei - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/AUU4/G23UU69U/FF0AUU4G23UU69U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/AUU4/G23UU69U/FF0AUU4G23UU69U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF0/AUU4/G23UU69U/FF0AUU4G23UU69U.SMALL.jpg ziggiau A lei made from recycled paper which is a great alternative for your next Hawaiian themed party.I love using paper for any application possible, and even better when I can recycle something that would otherwise be thrown away. Of course you can use any paper you have available, but do consider givin...
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Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:49:58 PST
Make a RECYCLED PAPER BEAD Bracelet! http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-RECYCLED-PAPER-BEAD-Bracelet/
Make a RECYCLED PAPER BEAD Bracelet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/GRRU/FWBNLKQ6/FJTGRRUFWBNLKQ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/GRRU/FWBNLKQ6/FJTGRRUFWBNLKQ6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJT/GRRU/FWBNLKQ6/FJTGRRUFWBNLKQ6.SMALL.jpg AlwaysAllTheTimeCrafting Looking for a fast, inexpensive recycled project that you will love wearing or giving as a gift? TRY MAKING PAPER RECYCLED BEADS! Turn junk mail,magazines, brochures, last year's calendars, and gift wrapping paper into cool beads that may be used for bracelets or necklaces. Before taking that stac...
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Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:23:36 PDT
How to make a Jewelry Clasp (out of paperclips, too!) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Jewelry-Clasp-out-of-paperclips-to/
How to make a Jewelry Clasp (out of paperclips, too!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/467R/FQSWZTBC/F76467RFQSWZTBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/467R/FQSWZTBC/F76467RFQSWZTBC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F76/467R/FQSWZTBC/F76467RFQSWZTBC.SMALL.jpg doublebirdstrike Just 2 pairs of pliers, some wire (or a paperclip!) and determination are all you need to make this simple clasp!Note: This instructable can be applied to more than just paperclips! Any hard wire will do!Once again, thanks to Mat from BENTFORMS, because of him I took up this hobby. http://www.bentfo...
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Sun, 8 Feb 2009 11:54:16 PST
Dollar Bill-Ring http://www.instructables.com/id/Dollar-Bill-Ring/
Dollar Bill-Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/I6JR/FPQLKB66/FJII6JRFPQLKB66.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/I6JR/FPQLKB66/FJII6JRFPQLKB66.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/I6JR/FPQLKB66/FJII6JRFPQLKB66.SMALL.jpg babyc8kesdesigns09 1. Lets Make A Dollar Ring:) Get a dollar bill & lay it Flat Fold the bill in 1/2 Repeat last step-(fold in 1/2 again) (NOTE: you may also fold it again to make it skinnier) Fold in your corner 'bout 1 inch-(on right hand corner) fold left hand side in 'bout 1/4 of an inch (or l...
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Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:34:01 PST