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Anklets are awesome. Here’s how to make a double strand anklet.
Anklets are the jewelry accessory for the summer, here’s how to make a different version with two chain strands. Contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your double strand anklet:
1: Pliers. You need your round nose pliers and flat nose pliers to make this anklet.
2: Two pieces of chain long enough to fit your ankle comfortably. I used two different shaped chains in the same color.
3: Two jump rings.
4: A lobster clasp.
Follow these steps to make your double strand anklet:
1: Open one of the jump rings and slide it on to the end of both chains.
2: Close the jump ring to secure the chains together.
3: Add the other jump ring to the other side of the chain.
4: Add the lobster clasp to the open jump ring.
5: Close the jump ring to secure the clasp in place.
Now your double strand anklet is finished! So cool!
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How to transform an old ring into a pendant.
If you are like me you might have some old costume jewelry lying around that isn’t really your style any more. Instead of throwing it away here’s a way that you can transform an old ring into a wearable pendant.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your pendant:
1: An old ring. I used this ring with a soldered on ring shank.
2: Flat nose pliers for pulling the ring apart.
3: A glue on bail.
4: Araldite glue.
5: A skewer.
6: Scrap paper.
8: A necklace chain.
Follow these steps to transform your old ring into a necklace pendant:
1: Remove the ring shank from the top of the ring, gently pulling it off with your flat nose pliers.
2: If there is excess metal use a file to remove it. I didn’t have to do this for this project.
3: Squeeze out the Araldite glue in equal parts onto the scrap paper.
2: Mix the glue using the skewer.
3: Add the glue to the bail and the back of the ring.
4: Place the bail onto the glued part of the ring and set aside to dry.
5: Add the dry pendant to the necklace to finish it off!
Now your new pendant is ready to wear! Such an easy way to upcycle old jewelry.
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How to make a pair of crystal earrings.
These earrings are so cute! Made with some dyed jasper crystals, they are sure to make a summer statement.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your crystal earrings:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose pliers, flat nose pliers and cutting pliers to make these earrings.
2: Two earring hooks.
3: Two small pieces of chain.
3: Two eye pins.
4: Two small jump rings.
5: Beads of your choice. I used these blue dyed jasper crystal beads and four clear glass beads.
Follow these steps to make your crystal earrings:
1: Add the beads to each of the eye pins.
2: Create loops at the end of each pin to secure the beads in place using the round nose pliers. Trim the wires if necessary to make sure that the loops aren’t too large.
3: Attach each of the small chains to each of the bead charms, securing each end of the chain to either side of the bead charm.
4: Add a small jump ring to the middle of the chain and attach the earring hook. Repeat this for the second earring to finish them off.
Now your amazing boho crystal earrings are finished and ready to wear! Will these be your summer statement earrings?
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Crystals are Classic… here’s how to make a crystal necklace.
This crystal necklace is a classic piece that you can wear alone or layer with other pieces.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your crystal necklace:
1: Pliers. You will need your round nose pliers, flat nose pliers and cutting pliers.
2: Two pieces of chain long enough to form a necklace.
3: Four jump rings.
4: One eye pin.
5: A lobster clasp.
6: A crystal bead. I used this crystal bead with a metallic coating on it.
Follow these steps to make your crystal necklace:
1: Add the bead to the eye pin.
2: Trim the eye pin using the cutting pliers.
3: Create a loop at the end of the wire using the round nose pliers to secure the crystal bead on to the pin.
4: Attach one of the chains to one side of the crystal using one of the jump rings.
5: Attach the other chain to the other side of the crystal with another jump ring.
6: Add a jump ring to one of the ends of the chains and attach the lobster clasp.
7: Add the other jump ring to the other side of the necklace to finish it off.
Now your crystal necklace is finished! How will you style yours?
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Here’s another way to make a cool anklet for summer…
Like I said before, anklets are going to be a hot ticket accessory this summer, so here’s another way to make an anklet to add to your #ankleparty
You will need the following tools and materials to make your anklet:
1: Pliers. You’ll need flat nose pliers, round nose pliers and cutting pliers for this anklet design.
2: A broken pair of headphones. I used these headphones left over from a different project.
3: Two crimp ends.
4: Two jump rings.
5: A lobster clasp.
6: A long gold coloured bead.
Follow these steps to make your simple anklet:
1: Measure the headphone cord around your anklet and cut it to length using the cutting pliers.
2: Add the bead to the trimmed headphone cord.
3: Add a crimp to either end of the cord, folding it around the cord using the flat nose pliers.
4: Add a jump ring to one end of the anklet and attach the lobster clasp.
5: Add the other jump ring to the other side of the anklet.
Now your anklet is done! How cute is this simple design? Add it to your #ankleparty and dance the night away!
