DIY: Aurelie Bidermann inspired lace cuff

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By on January 8, 2013 in diy, diy bracelets

DIY Lace I’ve long lusted after Aurelie Bidermann’s luxe lace cuffs (in gold, silver, and silver plate.)  I love the statement they make (and how as I said on Sunday, all you need is one.)  That said, the price on these just is not right.  Bidermann takes actual lace and dips it into precious metals to form her cuffs so I’m sure they’re worth the hefty price tag, but I knew there had to be a similar way to get the look at home.  I’ve been sitting on a ton of antique lace that I’ve done very little with, but couldn’t figure out how to get it stiff/formed into a cuff until I stumbled upon Aleene’s Stiffen Quik.  The product turned out to be the missing link I was needing – this is a very easy project!

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What you’ll need / Where to Buy:  Gold Spray Paint // Aleene’s Stiffen Quik // one 6-7″ piece of wide lace (get a kind that is at least 3″ wide.  Etsy has some great options, like this one) // empty beer bottle (not pictured) // Large Brass Cuff Form (I used this exact one)

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Voila… allow to dry (and ventilate..) and you are all done!

top photo:  Lydia Hudgens.  All other photos by Stripes & Sequins

 

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31 Responses to DIY: Aurelie Bidermann inspired lace cuff

  1. christin January 8, 2013 at 9:29 am #

    my favorite part was the use of the bud light bottle. hands down.

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  2. Liz Schneider January 8, 2013 at 9:39 am #

    So gorgeous! You find the most amazing DIY essentials.

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  3. Alyssa January 8, 2013 at 9:45 am #

    This is amazing, and could not look easier. I’m so making this cuff this weekend. Thanks for another incredible DIY, Grace!

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  4. Stefanie // Life on the Squares January 8, 2013 at 9:54 am #

    looks so chic & so simple – great DIY!

    XO, Stefanie
    http://www.lifeonthesquares.com

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  5. alyson January 8, 2013 at 10:15 am #

    wow, awesome!! absolutely love the final product. It’s so unique. This is one to try!

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  6. Denise January 8, 2013 at 10:23 am #

    Wow, you are so clever, I want to make these!!! Love that you are using the old lace! xox Mom

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  7. Anna @ IHOD January 8, 2013 at 10:38 am #

    Grace this is stunning!! I love it!

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  8. Rachel January 8, 2013 at 11:27 am #

    You’re so crafty!

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  9. Kristina January 8, 2013 at 12:02 pm #

    What a cool DIY!! It looks great.

    Kristina

    Kristina does the Internets

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  10. Erin @ Thanks, I Made It January 8, 2013 at 12:40 pm #

    Looks great Grace! Sometimes I tempted to include a beer bottle in my supply shots since I like to craft with a drink : )

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  11. Julie Leah January 8, 2013 at 12:56 pm #

    Seriously, amazing!!!

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  12. viv January 8, 2013 at 1:08 pm #

    LOOOOVE this DIY project!

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  13. Sarah January 8, 2013 at 2:06 pm #

    I was just admiring this one from Emily (http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/five-things-105/lace-cuff/) and wondering how to make one. Love when things have perfect timing!

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  14. Elizabeth // The Now January 8, 2013 at 2:44 pm #

    Genius!!! I just love this!!!

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  15. Eileen January 8, 2013 at 4:18 pm #

    Its gorgeous!

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  16. rita January 8, 2013 at 5:08 pm #

    love this! i wonder if it would work with gold leaf paint to give it even more of a gilded look? may need to try this out!

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  17. Kinjal January 8, 2013 at 5:37 pm #

    This cuff is beautiful! I love the gold vintage feel it gives.

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  18. Maya January 8, 2013 at 7:24 pm #

    This is seriously amazing Grace! I love how you made such good use of the beer bottle too – serious skill right there!

    xx,
    Maya

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  19. Alex January 8, 2013 at 8:51 pm #

    Oh so pretty! I love lace jewelry!

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  20. Kelli Flores January 8, 2013 at 10:08 pm #

    In a world that I think is becoming a little over-DIY’ed, this is a clever little gem. I love it!

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  21. Adiel January 9, 2013 at 2:01 am #

    I may actually have to do this one! So fun!

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  22. victoria | vmac+cheese January 9, 2013 at 9:21 pm #

    Looooooove! Curious — where do you spray paint in the city? I need to find a place to paint outside here!

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    • Grace Atwood January 10, 2013 at 11:39 am #

      Haha, I do it in our window sill. The sills are actually big enough to accomodate a posterboard. It’s very convenient!

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  23. Swati Ailawadi January 16, 2013 at 9:48 am #

    Oh wow ! this is so amazing. I just found you on IFB and so happy that I did.

    I have a gold cuff too, which I couldn’t wear much ( I felt it is too much bling) But now you just gave me a solution.

    I am new to DIY so do not know if Stiffen Quick will be available here( India) but I am so in love with idea that I have to make it work somehow for you !

    Thanks a tonne for this one !

    Find me on Bloglovin

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  24. Emily Grace Moon February 4, 2013 at 8:24 pm #

    LOVE this idea. DIY jewelry is so hard to do – some of it can come out so wrong (..I know this firsthand). But this is great! I’m definitely inspired.

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  25. Lauren February 10, 2013 at 10:08 pm #

    I love this DIY!!!! Thanks for sharing I am definitely going to try it soon :) I am loving the lace on it xo

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  26. Michelle March 5, 2013 at 12:12 am #

    SO simple and very pretty! Nice job :) !

    xx Michelle

    Fierce & Fashionable

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  27. Charm Kindred Spirit March 20, 2013 at 12:20 pm #

    I just stumbled upon your page through bloglovin and came across this post! Such a unique way to create a custom fashion accessory!

    Reply

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