denim choker diy

If I've said it once I'll say it a million times - if you're going to DIY anything this season, make it a choker! Why? They're super easy to make, don't use up much material (wrap a ribbon around your neck and call it a choker) and look stylish with every outfit.

I've been seeing chokers made of velvet, suede, leather and more -- but what about denim? My tutorial below will show you how to totally recycle old denim jeans into trendy chokers in no time. Plus, you can create different styles using rhinestones and cup chain to add bling. Bling is always a plus!



Since these DIY accessories only require about 15 minutes to make, you'll have plenty of time to create an entire choker wardrobe for winter.



Make thick bands, thin bands, and bands in between! I know some people find chokers uncomfortable - but the denim has a bit of stretch, so these WON'T literally, ahem, choke you!



Step 1: Gather materials. You'll need old denim jeans (cut from the leg part, include the seam), sewing scissors, flatnose pliers, Gem-Tac (not pictured), rhinestone cup chain, chaton rhinestones (or flatbacks), ribbon ends, 6mm jump rings and lobster claws. You will also need a metal file if you want to distress your material a bit.



Step 2: Cut a piece of the denim about 12" long (or measure to the correct circumference of your neck) and .5" wide, making sure to cut including the seam. I cut up the pant leg to give me enough length. Don't cut ACROSS the pant leg, or you won't have 12" of material!



Step 3: Distress your denim a bit by rubbing on a metal file, this roughens up the material and adds texture. If you don't want your denim distressed, skip this step!



Step 4: Cut any excess or long threads from the distressing.



Step 5: Glue on your chats in any pattern you desire. I used Gem-Tac.



Step 6: Add ribbon ends to the ends of the denim. Attach a lobster claw with your jumping, and a plain jumping to the other end to finish!



Go wild and crazy here, adorning other denim washes (I used a dark wash jean for the cup chain choker) for different looks. In true fall 2016 style, I'd pair these chokers with skinny jeans, a black tee, sneakers and a satin bomber jacket. You'll ooze of big city chicness!

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EASY Midi Ring Tutorial

Midi rings are super cool! They have become a super-big trend for summer. I totally love the bohemian feel of these rings, and they are really easy to make yourself. All you really need is wire and some pliers!

You can use any color wire, or really any gauge (not less than 22g, it will be unstable). What's also great about these rings is that you can bend them into any shape, any design.

Here, I made one out of black wire and glued gems to the ends. This tutorial, I will be showing you how to make the super-simple silver wire one.

Step 1: Gather materials. Needed are pliers, a nail polish or marker (to bend the wire around), and wire, of course. You can grab some wire yourself through these links: silver 18g wire, bronze 18g wire. This will provide for a nice sturdy ring. 

Step 2: Cut off a coil of wire. At one end, use your roundnose  pliers and start a loop. Continue to make a loose loop, as seen in the picture. Now, bend this wire around your nail polish top, using it as a mold (find one that is the approximate size you need your ring. Remember, midi rings are smaller then regular rings). Continue looping until your wire is used up.
If you're wondering, my nail polish color is Opi Cajun Shrimp!

Step 3: Make a small loop at the end to finish the end. If you need to trim your wire beforehand to make it the appropriate length, do this before looping.

That's really it! Like I said, easy; five minutes to make your midi ring.

I have a bunch of styles here. Technique is basically the same, just switching up the gauges, amount of loops, and directions of the loops and swirls. 

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