Update Old Chudiyan with Nail Polish {DIY Painted Chudiyan)

painting choodiyan with nailpolish

If you are anything like me you probably have a bin full of chudiyan/vanga (desi bangles) under your bed, or tucked into the back of your closet. Most of mine were bought to go with an Indian outfit at some point or another. The trouble is even when that outfit is donated or passed on, I tend to hold onto the chudiyan in case they match a future outfit, but they rarely do!

Earlier this week I was digging through my bangle stash looking for a set to match a light blue outfit, and was just about to take a trip to my local chudi shop when inspiration struck. Blue nailpolish + chudiyan = matching chudiyan!

So basically; better for the environment, better for my pocket book, and we get a new blog post – DIY painted chudiyan. Win, win, win!


painting choodiyan with nailpolish, a simple update to old bangles

 

diy painted chudiyan

[wc_fa icon=”heart-o” margin_left=”” margin_right=”” class=””][/wc_fa] DIY Painted Chudiyan 

The process is painfully simple, and I doubt you need directions, but I do have a few tips:

[wc_fa icon=”heart-o” margin_left=”” margin_right=”” class=””][/wc_fa] Avoid the chudiyan with excessive glitter.
I painted over the glittered bangles and it kind of wrecked my blue polish. It’s now baby blue plus blobs of glitter.

[wc_fa icon=”heart-o” margin_left=”” margin_right=”” class=””][/wc_fa] Apply thin coats.
I found the black polish pretty much covered the bangle in one coat, but the lighter blue took 2 and in some cases 3 coats. Just like painting your nails – apply thin coats and let the choodiyan dry thoroughly between coats. 

[wc_fa icon=”heart-o” margin_left=”” margin_right=”” class=””][/wc_fa] Choose an appropriate surface for drying.
On my first attempt at painted chudiyan I  set them to dry on tissue paper meant for gift wrapping. Bad idea! They stuck to the paper an it was a big mess. Pick a thick surface like cardboard, Styrofoam, or plastic for drying.

 

 painting choodiyan with nailpolish, a quick update for your accessories!

painting choodiyan with nailpolish

That’s it! A quick and simple update with maximum impact for minimum effort.

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PS: I’ve also updated an old statement necklace, and a pair of shoes with polish!

 

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5 Comments

  1. June 15, 2015 / 12:16 pm

    Love this idea. Especially for older bangles that don’t get much use anyways!

  2. June 16, 2015 / 11:20 pm

    These are so pretty, what a wonderful idea Raj. Love it and love it on you too 🙂

  3. CCheckeroski
    February 21, 2020 / 3:40 am

    Great idea, I’m excited to try this! On a side note, I am obsessed with the pink Polish on your nails in the above photos. Can you tell me the name of it?

  4. CCheckeroski
    February 21, 2020 / 3:44 am

    Great idea, I’m excited to try this!
    On a side note, I am obsessed with the pink Polish on your nails in the above photos. Can you tell me the name of it?

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