Coin Cufflinks

When i was last in Washington, DC I explored a local craft fair, and came across a man selling coin cufflinks. He used coins of all sizes from all over the world, carefully fused to create one-of-a-kind pieces. I took the inspiration and decided to make a couple pairs for a friend's birthday - with some really neat Singapore coins he had given me. These are extremely easy to make and are great custom gifts for any gent in your life!

What you'll need:

2 coins - whatever size and style you choose

Cufflink backs - I got these 12mm posts from Etsy

E600 adhesive (found at any craft store)

Clear nail polish or clear spray paint - optional as a sealant

Clean off your coins, removing any dirt so the adhesive will have a stronger hold (I used toothpaste). Next, apply a generous drop of adhesive to the base plate of the cufflink back. Carefully place the base onto the back side of the coin you do not want exposed. Make sure to line up the coin design with the horizontal piece of the base so it will be straight when in the shirt.

Hold the base firmly onto the coin, wiping away excess adhesive with a q-tip if needed. Let dry (I waited overnight just to be safe) and apply a light coat of clear nail polish or spray paint to both sides.

Find a nice box, and you have the perfect customized gift!

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Studded Bra

I love the stud trend - jackets, denim, shoes, anything really.  So I decided to do a little studded DIY.  The studs add a little edge to your outfit, and I love that you can play with this look however you want.

What you'll need:

Simple bra (strapless if you prefer; whatever color you like)

Pyramid studs (size and quantity of your choosing)

Pliers

Exacto-knife

Step 1:  Make small slits in the bra for the stud tines using your exacto-knife.  Add the stud and bend the tines down with your pliers.

Step 2:  Add more studs - poke the two tines through the same holes on the adjacent sides of the studs so that there is little to no space between them (it also saves on how many holes you have to make).

 

Step 3:  Stud some more, as far across as you like.

Step 4:  Start the next row, slightly windowing the studs so that they are not straight below each other (unless that is what you want).

Continue to stud until you have your desired design.  Now throw it together with a blazer or let it peep out from under a blouse, and go have some fun!

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