Okay, so check this out, I was super bored last weekend and decided to try making a Frank Ocean-inspired bracelet. I’d seen some pics online and thought, “Hey, that looks doable!”
First things first, I hit up my local craft store. Grabbed a bunch of different colored beads – you know, some oranges, yellows, blues – the kinda colors you’d see in, like, the “Blonde” album art. I also snagged some stretchy string. That stuff’s a lifesaver, trust me. Tried using regular string once, big mistake.
Then came the fun part. I started laying out the beads. I didn’t really have a plan, just kinda went with the vibe. Started with a few orange ones, then mixed in some blue, then a couple of yellows. It was all about the ~aesthetics~. I did try to kinda alternate the colors so it wasn’t too repetitive, ya know?
Pro tip: Use a bead mat! Seriously, those little suckers roll everywhere. I learned that the hard way. Spent like 10 minutes on my hands and knees searching for a single yellow bead. Never again.
Once I had a decent length of beads laid out, I started stringing ’em up. This is where patience comes in handy. My eyesight ain’t what it used to be, so threading those tiny beads onto the string was a bit of a challenge. Had to squint a lot. I also made sure to leave enough string at the ends to tie it off properly.
Tying it off was the trickiest part, honestly. I didn’t want the knot to be too bulky or come undone. I ended up tying a square knot, which seems pretty secure. Then I added a tiny dab of super glue just to be extra safe. Cut off the excess string and boom!
The finished bracelet actually turned out pretty cool! It’s got that chill, kinda retro vibe that I was going for. I’ve been wearing it ever since. Definitely gonna try making some more with different color combos.
- What I used: Beads (orange, yellow, blue), stretchy string, super glue
- Time spent: Around an hour
- Difficulty: Easy (once you get the hang of it)
If you’re looking for a chill DIY project, I highly recommend giving this a shot. It’s a fun way to express yourself and add a little bit of Frank Ocean’s vibe to your everyday life. Go for it!
