Do you love a lariat necklace? Here’s how to make a chunky chain lariat.

This chain lariat is really cool! using a strand of chunky chain you can make a cool statement necklace that packs a visual punch.

You’ll need these tools and materials to make this lariat:

1: A piece of chain that fits around your neck with a little extra to spare (the extra part will form the centre of your lariat.

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2: Two jump rings.

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3: Pliers. I used round nose and flat nose pliers for this design.

4: A lobster clasp. I used a big chunky lobster clasp to match my chain.

Follow these steps to make your chunky gold chain lariat:

1: Wrap the chain around your neck to determine how close you want the necklace to fit and how long you want the centre chain.

2: Open the end link of the chain.

3: Close the open link around the point where you want your necklace to form the ‘y’ shape of the lariat.

4: Separate the centre of the loop you just formed.

5: Add a jump ring to one side of the newly formed gap you just made.

6: Add the lobster clasp to the jump ring.

7: Add the remaining jump ring to the other side of the necklace to finish it off.

Now your chunky chain lariat is ready to wear!!!

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