Friday, September 12, 2008

Coin Drapes & Bra

Project level-intermediate crafter
 Project items list
Drill 1/16 drill bit
Safety goggles
Drill press or safe way to hold coins in place while drilling
Coins

Coin drilling to make jewelry, belly drapes or bra drapes. (by the way-this could be used for drilling holes in shells-but by hand-no drill press) I've made few coin pieces using U.S. money and foreign money. The picture shows a coin belly/bra drape that I made using foreign coins,(inexpensive and nice coins can be bought on ebay). Any drill can be used-10 or 15 dollars for a cheap one at your local box store. A drill press is highly recommended when drilling coins. I did it by hand but it takes longer and you have to work carefully so you don't hurt yourself.

Also, wear goggles to protect your eyes. I used a 1/16 high speed steel drill bit,(very cheap) they are around a 1.00 each. I would buy a few because sometimes you end up breaking them. I bought my chain at Joann's in the bead section. They have different styles and sizes. The smaller ones look more elegant than larger sized chains. Also, you will need O-rings to attach. You can also buy these at Joann's. You will need 6MM O-rings. Lmk if you have any questions. Please be careful doing this and I recommend you have someone teach you how to use a drill if you never used one. Home Depot has classes to teach you how to use them. Also, ask a family member or friend-maybe they will even drill the holes for you.
 Pictures of me in some of mine



 A site to learn how to attach the coins to your bra http://www.shakemyday.com/shop/s_coin_cost.html not only great info. but beautiful costumes by Sarah.

Also, some vendors of coin drapes, coin bras and coin belts and coins. (I love the Irish coins) http://www.velvetpeacockdesigns.com/VPD-prdctpg_saleitems.html http://www.costlesscostumes.com/
 http://www.catspawdb.com/custom.html
http://www.domba.com/
http://www.moondancebellydance.com/coins.htm
http://www.saroyanzils.com/coins/
www.eastcoasttribal.com
www.tribalbazzar.com
http://www.mid-east.com
 http://www.natures-gems.com/index.html
http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H208952FD
http://stores.ebay.com/sirik
http://tribalsouk.com
http://theredcamel.tripod.com/JMisc.htm
 http://stores.ebay.com/UberKuchi_Coins-Jewelry-Parts-
http://stores.ebay.com/THE-GODDESS-GARDEN-by-K-Lee Tue, March 28, 2006 - 8:39 PM

1 comment:

Dave Robertson said...

Good project, you don't see this every day! One more supplier of coins is us, Rings & Things. (There are multiple coin categories on that page.)

--Dave
at Rings & Things