Phone glow-up with cute DIY accessories
Personal charms dangle from bags, bottles, and cell phones. The era of cute embellishments is back. Here's how you can easily make such a phone chain yourself.
What I used to love is now back in style: charms. Whether they're plushies, homemade Fimo figures, or colorful chains, these pendants are hanging everywhere, reflecting the personality and preferences of those who wear them. The 2010s are calling.
As a daily companion, the mobile phone offers the perfect stage for lovingly designed accessories.
All you need are beads, scissors, and string. I opted for beading thread, but found that the 0.5-millimeter thickness was too thin and probably not tear-resistant enough. I doubled the thread, but I recommend using a thickness of at least 1.5 millimeters.
A white color palette with black accents and iridescent details suits my silver phone case. I chose various beads and ordered sweet bows in addition to hearts – both with a holographic effect.
Now the fun begins. I string the beads onto the uncut thread according to my taste. With the beading needle included in the Creativ Company set, it's even easier.
Once the bead chain is about 20 centimeters long, I tie a knot at 30 centimeters and cut the string. The overlapping 10 centimeters without beads will later form the loop. I tighten the knot once or twice more to ensure it holds.
The second knot creates a loop, which I use to attach the chain to my phone case.
Because the chain hangs too low when I attach it to the designated holes, I pull the loop through the silent switch opening in the case. Then I pull the bead chain through the loop – and voilà, the new piece of jewelry is attached to my case.
My friend made an alternative to the loop: a simple pendant that you can't put your hands through.
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