DIY: Neon Bracelets

From the Lost ElleSees Files: I started this DIY post about a year ago and never posted it. Oops. The pics weren't the best quality & I can't find all of the pics, as I originally showed around 6 different bracelet ideas. If you'd like to see the rest of the bracelets, let me know, and I'll do a tutorial. In the meantime, enjoy these really easy DIY Neon Bracelets. 


Need to spruce up those summer accesssories? Make these easy neon bracelets--use the colors and designs you like, as these are just a few suggestions. Make one, make more, and stack them. The best part? You probably have most of the tools already. Here's how:

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Neon thread
washers
beads (I used silver, and make sure the beads are large enough for the thread)
jump rings
scissors

Washer Bracelet

• Loop thread around the middle of your hand about 6 times.
• Cut in half. You now have two pieces.
• Take piece one and half that.
• Push the looped end through the washer.
• Take the other end and bring through the loop, making a knot.
• Take piece two and repeat on the other side of the washer.
• Tie the ends of each piece together and trim excess.

Looped Bracelet

• Wrap thread around your palm 6 times.
• Fold and cut until you have 4 even pieces.
• Tie one end of 4 pieces together and tape down.
• Take one piece and thread jump ring through.
• Tie a knot through it.
• Move a little further down and add another ring. Knot it.
• Repeat at least 2 more times on the first piece.
• Repeat process on remaining 3 pieces of thread.
• Tie all ends together in knot & trim excess.

Braided Beaded Bracelet

• Wrap thread around palm 6 times.
• Fold thread and cut until you have 3 even pieces.
• Tie pieces in a knot and use tape to secure them to table.
• Braid 3 pieces around 3 times, and then slide a bead up the middle piece.
• Braid 3 times again (you can braid once or more, but I randomly chose 3) and then add another bead.
• Repeat process until finished.
• Knot pieces and cut off excess.

Finished bracelets with my Swatch Watch & sunnies from the 80s!