The Attempters DIY

Step by Step: "Reclaim Your Past and Braid It"

Materials:
a. Collect 3 textured remnant strands of material from your past such as: an old shoelace, a chain from an old necklace, a small strip of an old t-shirt, random remnant fabric piece, ribbon, tulle, sequined yarn, old hair bands, etc.
b. key chain with a clasp ($3.99 for 2 at local craft store or if you're lucky, a yard sale find).
c. scissors
d. wire or thread (if you use a small chain)
e. fabric glue
f. pliers (if you use a small chain)
g. wire cutter (if you use a small chain)

STEP 1: If you're using a chain, you will need to use pliers to clamp one end of the chain onto your starting end of your key ring and/or clasp. If you DO NOT use a chain, you can skip step one!

STEP 2: Gather the other two strands of your choice and wrap around one end of your key ring or clasp (same end as the one you just clamped your chain on, if you used one). Before making a knot, reinforce it with a drop of fabric glue in the center of your knot (would probably be best to have a pic of this).

STEP 3: Slowly braid your three strands by crossing each piece of material in front of another, just like you would your hair. Make sure to give yourself enough material so that it loosely wraps around your wrist comfortably. 

STEP 4: When you think your braid is the length you want, its time to cut and attach the chain first. Use a sharp wire cutter to cut the chain at your desired length. With wire, we are going to thread through the chain and intertwine in the braid. Make a knot around the wire and don't forget to use a small drop of fabric glue before you tie the knot tight!

STEP 5: Thread your wire through the small hole of the other end of your key ring/clasp and twist 3 or 4 times. 

STEP 6: Cut off the excess material with sharp fabric shears and the wire cutter. Make sure to tuck the wire so the sharp ends won't hit your skin. 

STEP 7: Wear proudly and rock it!

REMEMBER: If you decide not to use a chain, steps 1 and 4 can be skipped. Just add the other material to steps 2 and 5.

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