DIY: Make Your Own Silicone Apple Watch Band at Home

With the growing popularity of smart watches, it is essential to choose a watch band that is both functional and stylish. Silicone Apple Watch bands are an ideal choice for those who want their digital companion to remain stylishly attuned with any outfit. These bands come in an array of colors and designs, perfect for matching with any occasion. Plus, the silicone material is comfortable, easy to clean, and offers the flexibility to adjust sizes for all wrist sizes. For anyone looking for a practical yet fashionable piece of technology accessory, silicone Apple watch bands provide an unbeatable combination.

Make Your Own Silicone Apple Watch Band

How To Make Your Own Silicone Apple Watch Band at Home

Making your own silicone Apple Watch band is a great way to customize and personalize your watch. Whether you’re looking for something more colorful, sparkly, or just plain cool, making your own band can be done relatively quickly and easily with some basic tools and materials.

To begin, you will need to acquire the necessary supplies. You will need:

• Apple Watch connectors

• Disposable gloves

• Mixing cup

• Mixing stick

• Silicone material

• Silicone mold kit

Step 1: Choose a silicone mold kit

You can get your hands on a wide variety of silicone mold kits, but the one you end up picking should be comparable in size and contour to the band that comes with an Apple Watch. You can get these kits at most stores that sell crafts, as well as online.

Step 2: Mix the silicone material

When it comes to mixing the silicone material, make sure to follow the instructions that were provided with your silicone mold kit. Always make sure to protect your skin by using disposable gloves when working with the material.

Step 3: Pour the silicone material into the mold

Pour the silicone substance that has been mixed carefully into the mold, making sure that it fills the mold entirely.

Step 4: Insert the Apple Watch connectors

Insert the Apple Watch connectors into the mold while the silicone material is still wet from being melted. These connections are available in stores that specialize in electronics as well as on the internet. Check that the connectors are evenly spaced out and that they are centered in the mold.

Step 5: Let the silicone material cure

Give the silicone material enough time to dry so that it may be used in accordance with the instructions that came with your mold kit. This takes a few hours, but the time it takes could be significantly longer depending on the kit that you are using.

Step 6: Remove the silicone band from the mold

When the silicone material has completely hardened, remove the band from the mold in a gentle manner.

Step 7: Trim the excess silicone

Make use of a pair of scissors to remove any surplus silicone material from the band’s edges.

Step 8: Attach the band to your Apple Watch

To install your new silicone band, you will first need to insert the connections into your Apple Watch.

Conclusion

In order to protect the valuable Apple watch, we must invest in the best protection possible: silicone apple watch bands. Not only do these bands add an extra layer of protection, but they come in a variety of sizes and colors for you customize your watch according to your own preference and style. Plus, silicone watch bands won’t chip or scratch like traditional metal bands, so you can really make sure it’s well taken care of. Investing in a durable silicone apple watch band is not only necessary in protecting your device, it will also ensure that you have an attractive item that you can use comfortably throughout the day.

GIVING NEW LIFE TO AN OLD CHAIR {HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SEAT CUSHION}

While cruisin’ my local Goodwill store for colorful, mismatched clothes that would complete my “clown-look” for Halloween, I stumbled upon this chair.

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SEAT CUSHION

Normally I’m a bit hesitant to take home furniture, mostly because our house is small (I’m talking 1500sq feet and NO basement- blast you high flood table!) and I never have anywhere to put said furniture. But, I had to take this guy home. He was only $15… and I knew that someone else would snag him if I didn’t.

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SEAT CUSHION

Sure enough, a lady checking out behind me noticed the chair, commented on how nice it was and asked if there was another! Nothing seals the deal more than having somebody else jealous of your great, thrifted find! 🙂

I love his clean lines and light wood color. I couldn’t find markings on it anywhere, so not sure when or where it was made. But that fabric on the seat? Well, it had to go!

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SEAT CUSHION

At JoAnn I found the perfect outdoor fabric, made by Waverly. And it was 50% off. I came home with a yard for only $9.99.

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SEAT CUSHION

To reupholster a chair yourself, you’ll need:
* Vinegar/water solution
* Fabric (I only needed 1/2 a yard to cover this seat)
* Scissors
* Staple gun
* Wood glue
* Clamps

First I wiped down the chair with a vinegar and water solution. Then I set it outside to dry off. While the chair was drying, I popped inside and ironed my fabric. I wouldn’t skip this step…. you really don’t want wrinkled fabric on your chair. Trust me.

Next I pried off the seat cushion with a screwdriver. The seat is held on by four screws and basically popped off when I ran the screwdriver underneath the seat.

Then I cut my fabric down to 1/2 a yard and laid the cushion on top. Since this was thicker fabric, I didn’t have to remove the existing fabric on the seat. It’s also still very cushy, so I didn’t have to add any extra foam. That definitely saved me some work and time on this project. 🙂

Here’s how I folded the fabric to get my corners nice and neat. The pictures are pretty self-explanatory.

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SEAT CUSHION

Then I started stapling… Be sure to pull the fabric tight. And remember, more is good when you’re stapling!

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SEAT CUSHION

I decided it would be best to glue the seat back on, rather than fiddle with the nails. I used Elmer’s wood glue and generously applied it to the top of the seat frame.

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SEAT CUSHION

After setting the seat back on the chair, I simply clamped all four sides down to make sure it was on there nice and tight. I kept the clamps on for a few hours to ensure that the seat was secure.

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SEAT CUSHION

And, here’s my finished product! The chair perfectly matches our bedroom color scheme. It fits nicely in this little corner… I’m envisioning reading my Coastal Living and Southern Living magazines with my feet propped up on a little stool (that I have yet to find) while the boys nap.

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SEAT CUSHION

A Mama can dream, right?

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SEAT CUSHION

And a few more shots of my new favorite piece of furniture. 🙂

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Have you found any great thrift store finds lately? Ever reupholstered a chair? How’d it turn out?

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