Knuckle Duster Eyeglass Case Clutch

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  Step 1

  - Large eyeglass/sunglass case
  - 3 Bead (s)
  - 3 flat metal pieces (I used scrapbooking brads)
  - Rhinestone (or whatever!) trim
  - 3 ring blanks
  - Super glue/E 6000
  - Jewelry pliers

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  Step 2

  1) Glue the ring blanks onto the case, pad side down. Let it dry for a little bit.

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  Step 3

  2) If needed, pry off the prongs (or loops, depending what you have) on the metal pieces with pliers.

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  Step 4

  3) Glue the metal pieces on top of the ring blanks. Again, let it dry for a bit, just so they aren't sliding around when you continue onto the next step.

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  Step 5

  4) Carefully glue the trim along the top.

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  Step 6

  TIP: Glue the center of the trim to the middle piece first, wait until it's semi-dry then work on the right and left sides. There's going to be a lot of sliding around if you don't let the glue dry at least for a little bit in between steps.

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  Step 7

  5) And when that's (almost) dry? Glue the beads on top of the trim. If your trim has an uneven surface, you might have to press and hold for a bit. Let everything dry overnight.

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  Step 8

  Closeup.

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  Step 9

  Finished product.

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Andr3a · Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, JP 30th April 2012

Wow omg so nice idea... I loved it... Im so excited to try too

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Kim · 1 project 27th October 2011

This is so Alexander McQueen. Way to go! Can't wait to try this!!!

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Sarah G. · Knottingley, England, GB · 2 projects 3rd September 2011

Looks awesome will definitely be giving it a go

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Kirsten Nunez · New York, New York, US · 21 projects 30th August 2011

To Jacquelyn below;

My original, first ever sunglasses case clutch was posted on December 23, 2010:

http://www.studs-and-pearls.com/2010/12/diy-eyeglass-case-clutch.html

I made two more after that, one including this McQueen inspired clutch.

Honestly WTF first posted theirs on March 8, 2011.

http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-minaudiere/

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Jacquelyn B. · Waterloo, Ontario, CA 30th August 2011

This looks a lot like the DIY from Honestly WTF

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DarkAshHurts · 119 projects 25th August 2011

I've had a picture of the original McQueen clutches on my inspiration board for years! Now i can finally have one!!!
Thanks so much, your SO smart. <3

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Ms. Nikell · Charlotte, North Carolina, US · 52 projects 24th August 2011

Super cute!! Watch out McQueen ^_^

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Penny F. · North Bay, Ontario, CA · 19 projects 24th August 2011

Wow! This looks great! This is the first time I have seen this kind of clutch but it already looks like it would cost a lot of $ to buy. This is definitely something I will try once I can find the Ring Blanks. Nowhere around here seems to have them.

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Vermin Jerky · San Diego, California, US · 22 projects 24th August 2011

Very clever, creative idea. I've admired these clutches before. This is the way to finally have one.

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