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Here’s how to add eclectic charms to a chain to make a unique necklace.
I love the look of eclectic charms on a necklace, so I decided to make a tutorial to show you how easy it is to make your own custom charm necklace design. Gather up some gorgeous vintage and new charms and pop them onto a lovely chunky chain.
Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links for which we may receive a commission.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your charm necklace:
1: A sterling silver chain with large links for you to attach your charms to.
You can get something similar here:
2: A selection of charms. I used some vintage charms in different materials that I have collected over the years. I also made sure I had matching jump rings made from sterling silver. I used 5 charms but you can add as many as you like.
Here’s something similar to the bird charm:
Shell charm:
Here’s an option, or…
Dolphin Charm:
Here’s a sterling silver version
Bead charm:
Quartz charm:
3: Flat nose and parallel pliers to open and close the jump rings.
You can get a pair here:
Get some parallel pliers here:
Now here are all the steps you need to follow to make your charm necklace:
1: Find the centre of the necklace and place your first charm in the middle. Attach it using your pliers to open the jump ring and then close it around the chain link.
2: Place the second charm a few centimetres (or around an inch) away from the first charm and attach it the same way you did the first charm.
3: Repeat step 2, adding the next charm to the other side of the first charm.
4: Do this again until all your charms have been added in the order you like.
Now your necklace is finished and ready to wear! So cute! I love this design so much.
Here’s what it looks like on!
If you love this, here’s a charm bracelet tutorial you can follow to make something that matches!
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Got two bracelets but want a necklace? Here’s how to convert what you’ve got into something new!
This is a simple tutorial that shows you how to turn two existing bracelets into a choker-length necklace! What a fun way to make your jewellery collection more versatile. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your necklace:
1: Two bracelets, make sure they are long enough when clipped together to fit around your neck. I used a silver chain bracelet and a beaded bracelet.
Here are some silver bracelet options you can buy:
Here are some pre-made options you can buy:
and if you feel like making your own, you can follow this tutorial.
2: A charm, this is optional but you can clip a charm on for extra personality. I used this copper electroformed tiger’s eye pendant.
You can get a tiger’s eye charm here:
Follow these steps to make your necklace out of bracelets:
1: Unclip the ends of your bracelet.
2: Latch one of the bracelet clasps to the other end of the other bracelet, you will have a long strand now.
3: If you are adding a charm, slip it onto the clasp at the other end of the strand you just made.
4: Clip the ends of the strand together to form a choker, you can wear it with the charm at the front like this or without the charm for a mixed material effect.
Here’s what it looks like on
And here’s what it looks like without the charm.
What bracelets will you use to make your choker necklace?
If you love using your existing jewellery to make something new, here’s another tutorial for you:
- Turn an old ring into a pendant here and here
- This tutorial shows you how to swap earring hooks for charm connector studs to transform your earrings
- This tutorial shows you how to turn an old jar into jewellery storage
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Flowers are so pretty! Here’s how to make a beaded flower choker…
I’ve already shown you how to make a cute daisy chain necklace, but here’s a way to add a bit of edge to your floral bead designs… a daisy chain choker necklace! This tutorial gives you all the steps to follow to make a beaded choker necklace using glass seed beads and tiger tail wire. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your beaded flower choker:
1: Pliers. I used my cutting, round nose and flat nose pliers.
2: Tiger tail wire, because of the looping to create the flowers, you need a bit extra than the intended length. I cut about 1.5m of wire and had some leftover that I will use in another design.
3: A clasp and jump ring.
4: Crimp beads.
5: Beads. I used some recycled red seed beads for the flowers and some green and purple seed beads for the rest of the choker.
Green seed beads:
Purple seed beads:
Follow these steps to make your cute flower choker necklace:
1: Add two crimps to the end of the wire.
2: Add the clasp to the wire and fold it around and back through the crimps.
3: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
4: Add the green beads to the wire. I added 10 beads but you can add more or less depending on the pattern you want to make.
5: Add 6 red beads (or whatever colour you chose for your flowers) to the wire.
6: Take the end of the wire and thread it through the first red bead.
7: Pull the wire tight to create a circle shape with the beads. Make sure you shift the beads down as you tighten the wire so that the circle sits closely to the green beads.
8: Add a single bead to the wire in your third colour, this will be the middle of the bead.
9: Place the bead in the middle of the flower and then thread the end of the wire through one of the flower beads to secure the middle bead in place. Now you have your first flower.
10: Repeat steps 4 to 9 until you have a length that fits closely around your neck to make a choker.
11: Add the second set of crimp beads and a jump ring to the wire.
12: Loop the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimps and the beads at the end of the necklace, pulling the wire tight.
13: Squash the crimps using the flat nose pliers.
14: Trim the excess wire.
Now your floral choker is finished and ready to wear! How cute! What colours will you use in yours?
Here’s what it looks like on!
Here are some other beaded flower tutorials you can try:
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Here’s how to make a sweet daisy chain necklace using tiger tail wire!
Daisy chains are a classic beaded jewellery technique, and they look amazing! Here’s how to make one using some tiger tail wire and a selection of glass beads. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make this daisy chain necklace:
1: A length of tiger tail wire, you’ll need quite a lot as the daisy chain technique uses some extra wire. I cut mine about 4x the length I wanted for my necklace, approximately 1.5m long. I suggest using your best guess rather than taking an exact measurement.
2: Some beads. I used a variety of glass beads including recycled orange e-beads, some gold tone beads and some blue seed beads.
Blue seed beads: https://amzn.to/3S8agp8
3: Four crimp beads.
4: A clasp and jump ring. I used a gold-filled parrot clasp.
5: Pliers. I used cutting pliers, round nose pliers and cutting pliers to finish my necklace.
Follow these steps to make your beaded daisy chain necklace:
1: Add two crimp beads and the clasp to the end of the wire.
2: Fold the wire around the clasp and back through the crimps.
3: Squash the crimp beads to secure the clasp to the end of the wire.
4: Begin adding beads. I made mine a pattern of blue beads and orange flowers so started by adding 15 blue seed beads.
5: Add six beads for your first flower.
6: Take the end of the wire and thread it through the first flower bead to form a circle shape.
7: Pull the wire tight and add another bead to make the centre of the flower, I used my gold e-bead.
8: Put the bead in the middle of the circle and then thread the end of the wire though a flower bead directly opposite the first one you threaded it through to make the flower. This will keep the middle bead in place at the centre of the flower.
9: Repeat steps 4 to 8 to create a pattern of beads and flowers until you have a length you like and that is comfortable for a necklace.
10: Once you have reached your desired length, add the remaining crimp beads to the wire.
11: Add the jump ring to the end of the wire as well.
12: Loop the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimps and beads at the end, then pull the wire tight.
13: Squash the crimps using the flat nose pliers.
14: Trim the excess wire using your cutting pliers.
Now your necklace is finished and ready to wear! Whats colours will you make yours in?
If you love making flowers out of beads, here are some more floral tutorials for you.
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How to make a beaded necklace with a cool knot detail!
This necklace is simple but super cute! It is a twist on a basic tiger-tail beaded necklace, but instead of a single strand, the necklace has a loose knot in the middle for added interest. This is a simple but high-impact design that you can whip up in an afternoon. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your necklace:
1: Some tiger tail wire, cut a length long enough to fit loosely around your neck plus an extra 20cm (7.8 inches).
2: Four small crimp beads.
3: A toggle clasp.
4: Two small jump rings.
5: Your set of pliers including cutting pliers, round nose and flat nose pliers.
6: A selection of beads. I used some timber beads and some glass evil eye-style beads.
Evil eye beads here:
Timber beads here:
Follow these steps to make your beaded knot detail necklace.
1: Add two crimp beads and a jump ring to the end of the tiger tail wire.
4: Fold the end of the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimp beads.
5: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
6: Add beads to the wire in your choice of pattern. Continue adding until you have a length you like (remember to make it a bit longer than usual because the knot will reduce the length a little).
7: Once you have your necklace fully beaded, add the second set of crimp beads and the remaining jump ring to the end of the wire.
8: Loop the end of the wire around the jump ring and back through the crimps and the first few beads at the end of the necklace.
9: Pull the wire tight.
10: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
11: Trim the excess wire using the cutting pliers.
12: Carefully tie a knot in the beaded strand, paying attention to get it close to the middle and being careful to not pull too tightly, you want the knot to be quite open.
13: Attach the clasp to either end of the necklace using the jump rings. Make sure to close the jump rings closely so that the clasps stay in place.
Now your necklace is finished and ready to wear! What funky beads will you use to make yours?
If you like this tutorial, here’s a link to a double strand version.
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Here’s how you can transform some rhinestone trim into a necklace chain!
Here’s a fun tutorial, perfect for a fun costume night out! In this tutorial I’ll show you how to transform some rhinestone trim into a unique chain to hang bold pendants on. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your rhinestone necklace chain:
1: A piece of rhinestone trim, cut to your preferred necklace length.
2: Two crimp ends.
3: Two jump rings.
4: One lobster claw clasp.
5: A pendant. I used this weird one that I made from clay, plastic rhinestones, wire, paint and resin (I know… it looks really weird!)
6: Pliers. I used my cutting pliers to cut the rhinestones to length and my flat nose pliers to secure the crimps closed. You can also keep your round nose pliers handy as an extra tool for opening and closing your jump rings.
Follow these steps to make this rhinestone necklace chain:
1: Place one of the crimps over the end of the rhinestone strand.
2: Squash one side of the crimp around the rhinestone strand using your flat nose pliers.
3: Squash the other side of the crimp using the pliers, so it fits closely around the rhinestones and doesn’t move when you pull it.
4: Repeat steps 1-3 for the other end of the necklace.
5: If your pendant has a small bail (the loop at the top of the pendant), you can add it to the chain now.
6: Take one of the jump rings and add it to one side of the necklace, looping it through the end of the crimp.
7: Add the clasp to the open jump ring and close it to secure the clasp to the necklace.
8: Add the remaining jump ring to the other end of the necklace and close it.
Now your sparkly costume necklace is ready to wear! What funky pendant will you put on yours?
If you like this tutorial, here are some more sparkly rhinestone tutorials for you to try…
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Here’s how to braid three of the same type of chain together to make a cool necklace for layering!
I’ve already shown you how to braid three different types of chain together to make a choker length necklace, but here’s another tutorial that shows you the results of braiding three of the same chain together. This gives you the effect of a thicker chain and slightly shortens the length of the original chain. I think the end result is minimalist cool that can be worn on its own or the perfect necklace to layer with different lengths of chain. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make this cute braided chain necklace:
1: Three of the same style of chain all of the same length.
2: Pliers. I used my flat nose and round nose pliers for this piece.
3: A paperclip.
4: A bulldog clip.
Follow these steps to make your cute braided chain necklace:
1: Remove the clasps and jump rings from both ends of each chain except for one. Leave the clasp attached to this chain.
2: Open the jump ring that attaches the clasp to the chain and add the other two chains. Close the ring to secure the chains together.
3: Attach the paperclip to a table edge or other sturdy surface using the bulldog clip.
4: Add the chains to the paperclip by clipping the lobster clasp to it. This will allow you to pull your braiding tight and manage the tension better.
5: Braid the chains.
6: When you get close to the end of the chains, attach the ends together using one of the jump rings you removed from the necklaces earlier. Try to avoid letting the chains unravel.
Now your braided chain necklace is finished! How cute?!
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Here’s how to turn some silver chains into a braided choker that you can also wear as a bracelet!
I love jewelry you can wear multiple ways, so this design is a winner in my eyes! This necklace takes three delicate chains which are then braided together to create a unique choker necklace that you can also wrap around your wrist as a bracelet. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your braided chain necklace:
1: Three delicate chain necklaces. I used chains that had different link types for a textured look.
2: Pliers. I used my round nose and flat nose pliers to open and close jump rings.
Follow these steps to make your braided necklace:
1: Open the jump ring on one end of the chains.
2: Open the jump ring on the other end of the chain and remove the clasp.
3: Remove the jump rings and clasps from the other two necklace chains.
4: Add the additional two necklace chains to the jump ring on the first chain you altered.
5: Close the jump ring to secure the chains together.
6: Braid the chain. It can help to tape the chains to a solid surface, this allows you to get better tension for braiding.
7: When your braid is finished, you might have some excess chain. This is okay, you can use it as a chain extender!
8: Attach the ends of the chain together using the jump ring you left at the other end of the necklace.
9: Add another couple of jump rings to the extender chain if you need it, this will allow you to adjust the length you wear the chains as a necklace or bracelet.
10: Attach a clasp to the first end that you secured together.
Now your braided necklace/bracelet is finished and ready to wear! How versatile and lovely?!
Here are some other braided designs you can make
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Here’s how to string beads onto nylon beading thread!
I’ve been experimenting with different stringing materials lately for my beaded designs and I’ve come to like working with nylon beading thread, so I thought I’d make a tutorial to show you all how to use it! In this tutorial I am going to make a simple beaded necklace using glass seed beads and polymer clay fruit beads for a fun and tropical look. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your beaded necklace:
1: Some nylon beading thread. You’ll need to cut a bit over double the length you want your necklace to be.
2: A beading needle with a thin loop of thread tied to it.
3: A sterling silver lobster clasp.
4: A sterling silver jump ring.
5: Superglue.
6: Beads. I used some polymer clay fruit beads and some clear silver lined glass seed beads.
7: Scissors to trim the thread.
Follow these steps to create your beaded necklace using nylon thread:
1: Fold the thread in half.
2: Loop the thread through the jump ring on the clasp and pull the ends back through.
3: Pull the loop tight.
4: Create another knot over the one you just made. If the knot is a little high, pull the strings apart carefully, making sure not to break the thread.
5: Loop the ends of the thread through the loop on the end of the needle.
6: Begin adding beads, pulling the beads gently over the thin thread and onto the necklace thread.
7: Add beads in the same manner in your chosen pattern until you have the length you want for your necklace.
8: Tie a knot at the end of the beaded section the same way you knotted the thread in step 4.
9: Slide the jump ring onto the thread.
10: Loop the thread through the ring again and then tie a knot below the jump ring. Do this one more time so that you have a secure knot.
11: Trim the excess thread.
12: If you feel like it, you can melt the extra thread using a lighter or match, but be careful not to break the thread or burn yourself.
13: Add a dab of superglue to the knots at each end of the necklace.
Now your necklace is finished and ready to wear!
If you don’t feel like making your own version of this necklace, you can purchase this one that I made here: https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/891450996/fruit-necklace-fruit-bead-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_30&frs=1
Here are some other polymer clay fruit designs you can make:
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How to make a sweet fruity necklace with beads and some chain!
This necklace is super duper cute! Add some fruity polymer clay beads to eye pins and chain to create a fun beaded chain necklace perfect for adding some color and summer vibes to your wardrobe. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make your fruity necklace:
1: A selection of polymer clay fruit beads.
2: The same number of eye pins.
3: Two pieces of chain slightly shorter than the necklace you want to make (The bead elements will make the necklace longer).
4: Two jump rings.
5: A lobster clasp.
6: Some pliers. I used my round nose and flat nose pliers for this piece.
Follow these steps to make your fruit necklace:
1: Add one of the beads to one of the eye pins.
2: Bend the pin to form an angle with the bead.
3: Loop the end of the pin using the round nose pliers. This will secure the bead onto the pin.
4: Repeat steps 1-3 for the rest of the fruit beads.
5: Attach all the fruit beads on their pins together to form a chain. Do this by slightly opening the loops with your pliers and then closing them again after sliding a charm onto the open loop.
6: Add one side of the chain to one end of the fruit chain you have just made attaching it as you did the fruit links in step 5.
7: Add the other side of the chain to the other side of the fruit section as you did in step 6.
8: Add a jump ring to one end of the chain and add the lobster clasp before closing it.
9: Add the other jump ring to the other side of the jump ring to finish it off.
Now your necklace is finished! How perfect and cheerful is this fruity design?!
Here are some other fruity jewelry tutorials you can make if you loved this one:
- A fruit themed waist chain
- Beaded hoops with glass fruit charms
- This perfectly simple apple bracelet
- This cute peachy anklet
- Strawberry dangle charm earrings
- Hot hot hot, a single chilli and pearl earring
- Orange threader earrings
- This yummy bell pepper necklace
- Fruit also features on this mixed bead necklace
- And on this simple strawberry necklace
- This letter bead bracelet has a happy banana on it
