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How to make coin cufflinks
Cufflinks are wonderful little things to fasten a cuff. If your shirt allows for their use, why not use a pair of unique and quirky cufflinks, made with coins? Better yet, use coins from abroad as a constant reminder of your travels!
Kit
- Two coins (small ones)
- Two small buttons (make sure these fit through your cuff relatively easily)
- Sugru
Step 1
The kit you'll need!
The small white 'cufflinks' at the bottom were the cheap ones that came with my shirt, and were the inspiration for this little project!
Step 2
Roll two pea sized balls of Sugru.
Step 3
Press the pea-sized Sugru onto your coin, and with your fingers, form it into a cone shape. Whilst you're pressing, avoid pressing the Sugru over the edge of the coin, as that will show up when you're wearing the cufflinks!
Step 4
You'll need to create the centre shaft. I found it quite hard to roll the Sugru between two fingers to create a shaft so I used a small screwdriver to help me gather the Sugru into a shaft.
Step 5
After gathering the Sugru for the shaft, I used my fingers to roll the shaft and make it smooth & centred.
Step 6
This is the tricky bit - press the button (face up) onto the shaft, and then ensure as much of the back of the button is covered in Sugru.
You should end up with a lopsided dumbell shape when you're done.
Step 7
Repeat steps 3-6 for your other cufflink.
Then leave to dry for 24 hours.
Step 8
Wear your new cufflinks with pride!
