What you need:
- Boning
- Spandex (SpandexWorld.com, SpandexHouse.com, or Local fabric shop) - I recommend choosing a color to match your stones or nude if you're using crystal or crystal AB
- E6000
- Rhinestones (RhinestoneGuy.com) - I recommend size 16ss for these bangles
- Pick Me Up tool
- Binder clips
- Scissors
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- Working time = ~30 minutes/bangle (mostly depending on how quickly you stone)
- Drying time = 84 hours (split into one 12-hour period and one 72-hour period)
Steps:
1. Measure around the widest part of your hand. This will become the circumference of your bangle.
3. Cut a piece of the boning the length of the measurement you just took (with any adjustments) PLUS an additional inch for overlap.
4. Apply E6000 to 1 inch of the boning and overlap the two ends.
7. Cut a piece of your spandex that is the length of your measurement PLUS .5” for overlap, and 1.25” wide (assuming you are using the .5” boning). This allows the fabric to wrap around the entire bangle and overlap on the inside.
8. Remove the clips from the boning once the glue has dried sufficiently.
14. Apply a dab of E6000 to the overlap on the bottom piece of fabric.
16. Work in small sections and apply E6000 across the outside of your bangle. This is so your glue doesn’t dry faster than you can place stones on it.
17. Place your stones on a mat, plate or another contained surface where you can spread them out in a layer. This makes it easier to pick up the stones one by one.
18. Press the sticky side of your Pick Me Up tool on the top of the rhinestone (the non-flat side). The rhinestone should stick to your tool as you lift it and move it to the bangle. It may take a little practice to get the right amount of pressure, but you shouldn’t have to press too hard to grab the rhinestone.
19. Press the rhinestone into the E6000. Continue placing rhinestones across in a row (I’ve found the row will comfortably fit 3 16ss rhinestones). Once you’ve finished a row, start the next.
21. Let dry for 72 hours.
22. Voila, you’re done!
And of course, if you aren't feeling crafty and would rather purchase ballroom jewelry, feel free to check out our Etsy shop for some reasonably priced bracelets!
Let us know how your bangles come out and feel free to share pictures of your beautiful creations! We can never get enough sparkle! Until next time, happy dancing and happy stoning!