DIY GOLD TWIG BANGLES
9th September 2011
How gorgeous are these twig bangles? They’re the perfect addition to an arm party. I saw a very cute post over at Oracle Fox that completely inspired me to have a go at making them myself. Here’s how I did it.
You’ll need:
- Some twigs – I found some soft hanging roots that had been knocked off a fig tree near my house. Fresh is best as they are more bendy than if they have dried out.
- Gold metallic spray paint
- Glue or a glue gun
- Some thread
How to:
1. Cut the twigs into lengths to make a circle that fits your hand.
2. Bend them into the rounded shape, doubling up the end.
3. Wrap the doubled up end with thread to secure the bangle shape.
4. Put a dot of glue and to secure the thread.
5. Spray paint the bangles – making sure to coat entirely. Do a few coats if necessary.
6. Let dry completely.







That’s amazing! Nice DIY!
beautiful, you know what’s crazy, I’ve been making these for the past few months
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These look awesome! I always check your blog but have been (admittedly) too scared to try crafting anything yet…These may be my first try.
Thanks for the inspiration,
Annie
That is really cool! It would be perfect for a costume accessory too.
Little Acorns
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i love these. but yours must be the best because they really are made from twigs! they look so awesome.
I love diy, you are brilliant =)
I LOVE THIS!
I’m going to make some for summer!
-Em
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great job, i have these bangles from aldo but they’ve already faded. maybe ill give it a good spray of paint
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Beautiful DIY! I adore your blog and creativity.
xOxO
Cheryl
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Beautiful DIY! Love your blog and creativity!
xOxO
Cheryl
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This is super cool!!!! Woul definetelly try it!
Amazing blog!
You have new follower
Sandra
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OMG LOVEEE!!! HOWW CUTEEE! I just don’t know where to find twig peices like that here in AZ!
Delaney
xx
wow how wonderful
They’re gorgeous! I’d be so paranoid I’d break it everytime I wore them though!
Lovely meeting you the other night, you’re as gorgeous in person as you are on your blog
-Laura x
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Increíble!!!
So so beautiful and original
Regards from Spain
stunning idea sweetie!
You’re SO cool!! Talk about “natural” fashion… I really love it!
xxx
These are fantastic. Love the idea of taking something organic and twisting it (especially with gold spray paint, a personal fav.)
Such a great simple idea. They look so good
xx
i am soooo doing this over the weekend. they look great and not what they seem!
really look nice
and a great idea
Wow! Awsome idea!! I think i’ll try that!!
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xx
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One word, AMAZING idea!!!!!!!!!
Great dear, you always surprise me. I’ll forward this to all my girl-friends
xoxoxo
I think I will try this DIY project!
Such a great idea! So simple
brilliant idea girl. need to do this too
xx
woow
great idea!
This is genius Geneva!!! Another project added to my list
Thanks
Candy
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Oh I love it! I’m going to be on the lookout for twigs now. It would also make a great neck piece.
I’m definitely going to be making this!
Strut Mode
Awesome!! I love all your DIYs!
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This is one of my favorite diys this year! super chic, thank you!!
Woww this is great! love it
xx
Great and easy DIY!!
cute! i think this would work w/ fake vines or the stems on fake flowers too so it won’t break or disintegrate as easily as organic materials. great tutorial
So pretty and so easy too!!
xoxo
Lia
This is a brilliant idea – love it!
perfect and elegant!
This is awesome. You are awesome. Thank you and have a fabulous weekend!!
xx
Emy
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this is a really cool idea! love it
xxxx
WOW I lllllllloooooooooove it!!!!!
I followed you !
kisses
d.
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Thank you for this incredible tutorial! I’ve been obsessed with Twig bangles for a while now and this is just perfect!
really amazing DIY =)
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Hii. just to let u know, i loove ur blog! Since i saw the DIY i cant wait to do them all! If u can have a look at the rug skirt that i made using the DIY from ur blog!
this is my blog: http://www.comamorflorinda.com
and this is the rug skirt i made:http://www.comamorflorinda.com/2011/09/fvm-saia-tipo-bandage.html
(sorry for my english. Im from Brazil by the way…)
xx Fabz
A brilliant idea! I can’t wait to try making some
Natasha ~ Required2BeInspired
such a good idea and budget friendly!!
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I’m so in love with these! I’m not much of a DIY-er but I’m definitely going to have to try this!
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amazing idea!!
x Je suis Sophie
They look fantastic! I’d use metallic acrylic craft paint, though. Spray paint is full of toxins you don’t want irritating or leaching into your skin.
Wow this is in my DIY to do folder now!
xx
genius!
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how beautiful and easy it is, wow!
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this is actually so so amazing!! xx
I love this DIY project,.
Like Charlie above, I also saved this in my DIY folder. Can’t wait to try it, thank you!
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so creative
plus i love gold!
i just subcribed to your blog..i hope u follow me back ..id love to comment u some more..:)
take care
xx,Bisera
These are amazing – how well do they last? Are you still around? Don’t tell me I missed you! x
Wow, incredible DIY! I just made a wrist- full of silver ones myself! They look great! Thanks for the inspiration.
Margo Isadora
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superrr:)) thanks!!!
im loving anything natural and these branch bracelets are ingenious! im totally going to make some now. thanks for the inspiration!
amazing post..
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so, how long do these take to “go bad”?
Where did you get that pretty blue bracelet?
this is absolutely amazing and I am trying this at once!! Thanks so much for sharing – your DIY projects are so fabulous
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Oh my heavens are these lovely! I want a whole stack.. twig my arm right up.
Oh my goodness! Just found this on Pinterest and this is such a great idea! Love it!!
-Jillian
http://epic-thread.blogspot.com
I saw this was a diy on another site. I couldn’t figure out how you did it out of wire so I clicked over….never ever expected actual twigs. Wow.
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