Fixing What Matters: How I Refurbished My Accessories!

Hello diyers, welcome to my blog.

I have this silver belt that I've stopped using for a long time now because the beads that were used to adorn the buckle had all fallen off due to repeated drops on the ground.

I had thought of discarding the belt a couple of times, but my minimalist tendencies would make me change my mind each time. Lol. The thing is that I like the belt a lot because of its uniqueness, and how it always compliment any outfit I pair it with.

Moreover, minimalism encourages us to;

Reduce waste by up cycling, recycling or repair or refurbishing items.
Save money by extending the life of existing items.
Be resourceful and creative.

So today, I decided to apply my minimalistic side by restoring the buckle's original appearance. The idea is to reattach the beads on the buckle so the belt, making it usable and attractive again.

Achieving this required only few materials, and simple steps. Thankfully, the materials were easy to get.

*Materials Used

Rice Beads - 17 pieces
Super Glue

Since the color of the belt is silver, I needed to use a color of rice beads that would enhance the beauty of the belt, hence the creamy color.

Steps

On each of the spaces in the buckle, I applied a little drop of the super glue, then fixed the rice bead on it immediately to avoid it drying off.

Work in progress

I repeated the same process in each of the spaces until all the rice beads were properly fixed.

The final look

Finally my belt is ready to be rocked again, hehehe. See how beautiful it looks.

I also used the opportunity to reattach the hook of one of my earrings that had fallen off.

I'm glad that I was able to achieve this with minimal effort. This small act of repair would not only save me money, but would also reduce waste.

So next time you're about discarding something, be clothing or your accessories, consider giving them a new life. It would do you a lot of good, and you would be saving some cents too.

Thank you for coming around.

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Let me guess...you want to rock that belt and earrings to church tomorrow right? 😁😁

You tried in refurbishing the belt. Earring ammedment na piece of cake.

Not at all 😂. I just needed to bring it back to use as it was lying idle and occupying space.

I loved how the belt turned out! You definitely gave it a different vibe, and now it’s less likely that the beads you added will age quickly. Speaking of the beads, I was surprised by how perfectly they fit.

I really like the style of that belt; it’s so eye-catching. I would have saved it too if I were you. 🤭

I also applaud your awareness—not just in saving money but also in reducing waste. Refurbishing is always a great option, especially when it nurtures creativity. ✨

I'm glad you liked my little creativity in refurbishing the belt.
Rice beads are beautiful pieces that are durable.

Thank you. As I admired my finished work, I couldn't feel less proud of myself. 😂 I no have a new belt.

Thanks for your kind words. I'm always for activities that would help reduce waste while bringing our creative side to life. A useful tip I learnt from my father.

I appreciate your visit and encouraging words.
!BBH

I won't lie, this is very creative, and to think the rice beads match it perfectly well ❤️❤️

Many thanks. I needed to use a color that would complement that of the belt.
I appreciate the support.
!BBH

your idea is cool👍 the result is like a new accessory

Yes, it is. Thank you.
!BBH

Yes, you're welcome. Keep up the spirit in creating the most beautiful works.

que hermoso, la forma como quedo está genial!

how beautiful, the way it turned out is great!

I'm glad you liked the finished work. Thank you.
!BBH

Thanks for the support.
!BBH