WIKarts: How to Make Belt Loop Bracelets, Necklaces, Rings, & More!

Create quick and easy jewelry pieces with belt loops from jeans or pants.

---

Tools and Materials

Removing Belt Loops

- Jeans or pants with belt loops

- Seam Ripper

- Flat-nose pliers (or other suitable pliers)

Sewn Belt Loop Jewelry

- 3 average sized belt loops

- Strong needle and thread

- 1 ft. of elastic cord (1mm - 2mm)

- Scissors

- Wood scrap or thimble

- Pen or pencil

Stapled Belt Loop Jewelry

- 3 average sized belt loops

- Stapler and staples

- 1 ft. of elastic cord (1mm - 2mm)

- Scissors

- Flat-nose pliers (or suitable alternative)

- Pen or pencil

Punched Belt Loop Jewelry

- 3 average sized belt loops

- 6 of 3/16 inch Chicago screws or 1/2 inch tree spikes

- 1 ft. of elastic cord (1mm - 2mm)

- Scissors

- Leather hole punch

- Screwdriver

Punched Belt Loop Rings

- 1 belt loop

- 1/2 inch tree spike (or an alternative component with a post)

- Strong needle and thread

- Scissors

- Screwdriver

---

Supplies:

Spikes: http://www.studsandspikes.com

D-Rings, O-Rings, Chicago Screws, Clips - http://www.buckleguy.com

Extras - https://www.etsy.com

I bought elastic cord and the Rainbow Loom rubber bands from my local fabric store - if you don't have a store in your area, you can get those supplies from many online sources.

I hope you enjoy this instructable!

Visit my website at http://WIKarts.com for information about my other projects and publications.