These craft-core y2k inspired designs are so popular right now. A mix of Beads including glass, polymer clay, semi-precious gemstones and pearls come together to create a chaotic but stylish look! This is perfect for using those random beads in your stash that you aren’t sure how to use! Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.

You’ll need these tools and materials to make this cute y2k nostalgia anklet:

1: Some tiger tail wire, cut it about 5cm longer than the length you need to fit loosely around your wrist.

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2: Pliers. I used my round nose pliers (middle), Flat Nose Pliers (right) and cutting pliers (left).

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3: A selection of beads. I used some glass beads, some polymer clay beads, plastic beads, pearls, gemstone chip beads and timber beads.

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4: A charm. I used this gold strawberry charm.

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5: Four crimp beads.

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6: Two small jump rings.

7: One larger jump ring.

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8: A lobster clasp.

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Follow these steps to make your y2k inspired anklet:

1: Add two of the crimp beads to the piece of tiger tail wire.

2: Add a jump ring.

3: Fold the end of the wire around the jump ring and through the crimps.

4: Squash the crimps using the flat nose pliers.

5: Add beads until you have the length you like to fit around your ankle.

6: Add the second set of crimp beads to the wire.

7: Add the second small jump ring.

8: Loop the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimps and the end bead. Pull the wire tight.

9: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers again.

10: Trim the excess wire.

11: Add the lobster clasp to one end of the anklet. Attach it by opening the jump ring and sliding the clasp on.

12: Close the jump ring.

13: Attach the charm to the bracelet using the larger jump ring.

Now your y2k inspired anklet is finished and ready to wear! How cute?!

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