Natural charm bracelet
Sorry it’s been a while in between posts. We’ve all been struck down by a cold so I’ve spent my evenings slumped on the sofa this week. Anyway, I wanted to show you what I have been doing (in between medicinal glasses of red wine) even though it’s not finished!
I’ve been tinkering around with the idea of a natural charm bracelet for a while now. So I’ve been creating some ‘charms’ by covering the inside of acorn caps with gold leaf. Crazy I know, but they look incredible!!
I’ve also been collecting some vintage wooden beads to team them up with. The owls came from a bead seller on etsy and I just had to have them!
All I need now is a bracelet to hang them off. Macrame is making a huge comeback at the moment so I’m thinking of some kind of macrame band? I’d love to hear your thoughts…
Obviously this isn’t a project for little ones. However it’s perfect for older ones and, personally speaking, I couldn’t think of a better gift.
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Patsy #
Oooh, so nice for Christmas. How about crocheting a chain with some gold thread – how are you going to attach them, will you drill holes in the acorn cups. Can’t wait to see how the bracelets turn out!
Kate #
Hi Patsy…crocheting sounds great…I was even tempted to try macrame. Either way I have to learn a new skill so might be a while before it’s finished! It seems easy enough just to poke a hole in the cup using a pin so no need for drilling…
Kate #
Wow, what a brilliant idea! So simple and beautiful. I know you posted this last year, but I found it through a random search for something completely unrelated, and had to tell you how marvellous I think they are. You’ve really inspired me! The joys of the internet, eh?
There are a lot of acorn cups around at the moment as it’s just gone into autumn, every year I look at them and wish I had an excuse to collect them because I think they’re adorable. Now I have one, yay!
(I’m in Christchurch, New Zealand, and it seems this city has a bit of a “thing” for oak trees, there are more of them growing than native plants.)
I will definitely be trying this. I might have a go with some silver leaf that’s been gathering dust for years. Did you dry the cups out at all first? Or just use them as-is?
Thanks for sharing!
Kate #
Hi other Kate!! So glad you ‘get’ this! They really do look sensational. I always loved acorn caps and it’s great to find a way to preserve a few. I still have mine sat in a box…ready to be transformed into that bracelet!! I’m on the hunt for a few other nik-naks but will get there in the end.
I just left them to dry for a few days…that’s all. They are still as good as new six months later. You can poke a hole in the end with a needle – perfect for threading.
It’s lovely you have some wonderful oak trees but a shame about all your native plants eh….
Have fun and let me know how you get on.
Susan #
Just found a stash of very large acorns (the botanical sign said “English Oak”. We are in the US for what it’s worth – the size was double what I usually find. I’m thinking Christmas garland?!?
Anyway, I immediately came to look at this post when I got home b/c the beauty of what you’ve done here has always stuck with me.
Any updates on this project?
Thanks!
Susan
Kate #
Hi Susan,
Thanks for remembering me!! I made a bell shaker toy here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/bell-shaker-with-added-bling/
and a bracelet here:
http://www.minieco.co.uk/that-bracelet/
I love them too…they are little natural jewels! I think a Christmas garland would be stunning…or attached to a wreath maybe?? Would be really interested to see if you do make something. Please send a picture!