It's been sooo long since my last DIY project, so it was about time to do one! Some time ago I found a great idea on this blog on how to re-use your old watch and make it look modern and chic. So I decided to do it and now I'm sharing the whole process with you!
Here are the tools that I used:
The hardest thing for me was to find an old watch, since you can get other tools in almost any art shop. The fishtail chain I purchased on wanderandhunt.com, which is a great site, where you can find so many great tutorials and they offer a lot of DIY tools, beads, charms, etc. Of course you can also use any other chain, but this one really cought my eye, because is so special and I haven't seen any watch strap like this before.
Step 1: Remove the old straps, so you get a bare watch. Don't remove the little sticks, because you'll need them for attaching your chain.
Step 2: Attach the chain on the watch with little rings. Place one on each side.
Step 3: Measure the chain by putting it around your wrist and then cut both sides at the same lenght.
Step 4: Attach bracelet locks on both ends.
Extra step: Since the fishtail chain is sold by meter only, you can use what's left to make yourself a bracelet. Something like this:
Well, that's all. Easy peasy, right? :) Have fun creating!
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Ma è veramente una bellissima idea, non porto molto gli orologi ma mi hai fatto venire voglia di fare questo DIY!
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Thank you, I'm glad you like it! :)
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I'm glad you liked it! Xoxo
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