With all the thrifting and digging through my mother’s jewelry box that I’ve done, I have quite the collection of charms.This is probably my favorite DIY necklace project because it requires less materials and finally puts some of those charms to use. Plus, long necklaces are the best ever. Overstatement? I think not. You can layer them or wear them alone, and they can take jeans and a t-shirt to the next level.
Supplies
- 2 charms (mine were from old clip-on earrings)
- 3 jump rings
- chain
- Wire cutters, 2 pairs of pliers (flat nose and long or bent nose)
The breakdown
- Measure how much chain you need by draping it around your neck. Find the length you like each end to hang at and trim the rest with wire cutters. I like one end longer than the other, but you can make them even if you prefer. Although if you make them the same length, it might look like a bolo tie.
- Using your pliers, attach one charm to each end with jump rings.
- Connect the chains about half-way down using a jump ring. Make sure you can still pull the necklace over your head.
Go crazy with it! This DIY project can use any kind of charms, pendants, knickknacks. If you use something without an existing loop, you can attach it using a headpin and a wrapped loop, like in my beginner necklace project.
(Note: In my spring cleaning madness, I misplaced my camera cord. Pictures coming soon!)
wreck. renew. repeat. 