Beaded Flip Flops DIY

The lazy days of Summer are almost here. Whether you want to admit it or not you probably have at least one pair of flip-flops in your closet.

Beaded Flip Flops DIY While thankfully the whole trend of wearing them everywhere has passed (that’s so 2005!), but if you’re vacationing at the beach or just bumming around on the weekend you definitely need a fancy pair of flip flops to take your casual beach look up a notch and this DIY tutorial to make your own beaded flip flops, is just the way to do it. VIEW DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS >

What you’ll need to make your Beaded Flip Flops: 1 Pair of flip-flops 1 Spool ½ inch ribbon Lots of beads in assorted sizes Tiny seashells Hot glue gun Needle and thread DIY Beaded Summer Sandals

Step 1 Place a small amount of hot glue on the outside of the flip flop strap at the base and attach the end of your ribbon.

Step 2 Continue wrapping your ribbon around the straps on your flip-flops until they are completely covered. Add small amounts of hot glue to hold your ribbon as you go and secure the end when you are finished with hot glue as well.

Step 3 Take your ribbon again and wrap it around and back and forth across the center “V” of your flip-flops to fill in.Flip Flops with Beads and Ribbon DIYBe careful not to make your “V” to high or if you really do want it to go higher, make sure you wrap it loosely otherwise it will be difficult to get your foot into.

Step 4 You’re ready to start adding your beads. Add your beads one at a time sewing them on, (I put a small drop of hot glue under all of the large and medium sized beads as well as the seashells before sewing them). I stitched through each bead 2 times before going on to the next bead.

New designs

multicolor lampwork beads - playing with color!

Pebble Drilling Tutorial

Ashley Akers and Victoria Takahashi are two metalsmiths who utilize pebbles in their jewelry designs. Each artist drills holes in their pebbles, both as a means of connecting the pebble to their metalwork, and as an integral part of their designs. Ashley and Victoria use similar, but slightly varied pebble drilling techniques, which they will share with you here. http://etsymetal.blogspot.com/2009/07/pebble-drilling-tutorial.html

Large hole beads

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New beachy beads

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