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I am super into lariat necklaces right now, here’s another way to make one with a double-hole bead.
Lariat necklaces are so elegant and cool. I really like how they look with a low cut top that hints at cleavage! We already have a few lariat tutorials on the site, but this is one that has a bit of a twist. All the materials and steps are listed below! This tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these materials and tools to make your lariat:
1: A bead with two holes. I used this hematite bead recycled from a bracelet I had as a kid.
2: Two accent beads. I used these round hematite beads.
3: Chain. I used some gold-tone rolo chain.
4: Two head pins.
5: Two short eye pins.
6: Two large jump rings.
7: Two small jump rings.
8: A lobster clasp.
9: Pliers. I used my flat nose and round nose pliers to make this lariat necklace.
Now here are all the steps you can follow to make your new lariat necklace:
1: Add one of the eye pins to one of the holes in the two-hole bead.
2: Bend the bead to form an angle.
3: Create a loop on the pin using the round nose pliers to secure the bead on the pin.
4: Repeat steps 1-3 for the second eye pin in the second bead hole.
5: Add each of the accent beads to the head pins.
6: Use the round nose pliers to loop the tops of the head pins.
7: Section out three pieces of chain, one long enough to fit around your neck and two shorter pieces, the shorter pieces will form the centre part of the lariat. I made one longer than the other.
8: Attach one of the short chains to one side of the two hole bead charm.
9: Attach the other chain to the other side of the charm.
10: Attach the long chain to the top of the two hole bead charm.
11: Split the necklace chain in half.
12: Attach the larger jump rings and the lobster clasp to the middle of the split necklace chain.
13: Add the accent bead charms to the end of each short chain using the small jump rings to finish the lariat off.
Now your cool new lariat is ready to wear!
I suggest trying to make this necklace using materials you already have. If you don’t have the right pieces lying around this tutorial contains affiliate links so that you can buy them.
If you love a lariat too, here are some other ways you can make them:
- A bead and chain lariat
- This lariat is made with chunky gold-tone chain
- A lariat with two beaded circle charms
- Triangle charm lariat
- This chain charm that lets you transform any necklace into a lariat
- Make this chain belt that can also be worn as a lariat necklace
- How cool, this long leather strand can be worn as a lariat
- Our original lariat tutorial, a cute pearl lariat
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This necklace is kind of cute. It features a looped chain charm for something a little different.
I really like this necklace, it uses chains and pins to create a fun layered charm look. I used lots of different bead materials in this design, what kind of beads will you use? This tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make this necklace:
1: Pliers. I used my round nose and flat nose pliers.
2: A necklace length chain and a shorter chain to make the bottom loop.
3: A lobster clasp that matches the metal tone of the chain.
4: Three jump rings, two small and one large.
5: One medium length eye pin.
6: One head pin.
7: Beads. I used one red wooden bead, bronze tone e-beads and two yellow plastic faceted beads.
Follow these steps to make your new cute necklace:
1: Add the beads to the eye pin in your pattern of choice.
2: Bend the end of the pin into a loop using the round nose pliers.
3: Attach the long and short chains to the charm so that they fall either side of it.
4: Add the other beads to the head pin and curl the top of it to secure the beads in place.
5: Attach the charm to the middle of the short chain with the larger jump ring.
6: Split the necklace chain in the middle and use the small jump rings to secure the lobster clasp and a ring to close it on.
Now your new necklace is finished! I think this is a great design to showcase unique beads and charms.
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Here’s another way you can use memory wire to make jewelry…
Did you like our D-shaped earrings tutorial? Well here is how you can use a similar technique to make a beaded D-shaped pendant. This design includes a beaded chain accent as well. I really like this design and have made a few versions of it! Maybe you’ve seen some on my Instagram, @hfgjewelsbalmain ?
This tutorial contains affiliate links.
You’ll need these tools and materials to make this D-shaped beaded pendant necklace:
1: Pliers. I used cutting pliers, flat nose pliers and round nose pliers.
2: Half a coil of bracelet length memory wire.
3: One long eye pin.
4: Two pieces of chain.
5: A lobster clasp.
6: Six small eye pins.
7: A couple of jump rings.
8: Beads. I used six shiny blue plastic beads and a selection of pastel-tone glass seed beads.
Now here are all the steps to follow to make your D-shaped beaded pendant:
1: Add the blue beads to each of the small eye pins.
2: Create loops at the top of each pin to secure the beads in place.
3: Attach three of the bead charms together to form a short chain.
4: Repeat for the remaining three charms so that you have two small chains.
5: Set the bead chains aside.
6: Create a loop at one end of the memory wire.
7: Add the beads to the memory wire until there is only 1cm left without beads.
8: Create another loop at the other end of the memory wire to secure the beads on.
9: Add beads to the long eye pin and create a loop at the other end as you did with the memory wire.
10: Attach either end of the long eye pin to the loops at the end of the memory wire to form the D shape.
11: Attach each of the bead chains to either side of the D charm.
12: Attach a piece of chain to each of the bead chains to form the full length necklace chain.
13: Attach a lobster clasp to one side of the necklace using one of the jump rings.
14: Attach the other jump ring to finish the necklace.
Now it is finished and ready to wear! How will you customise this design?
Here are some other versions I have made:
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Here are some romantic handmade jewelry ideas for Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s day can be kind of cheesy and generic, but these handmade jewelry ideas will bring some sentimental value to your Valentine’s day gift for your lover! Here is a list of tutorials that you could follow to make some amazing and thoughtful Valentine’s day gifts.
Love heart earrings and a matching necklace
This one is kind of obvious, but what is more lovely for Valentine’s day than a set of love heart themed jewelry? Here are two tutorials that show you how you can made a pair of beaded love heart earrings and a matching pendant necklace. Here are the links:
Turn an old sentimental piece of costume jewelry into something new
This tutorial shows you how to transform an old costume ring into a pendant necklace. This idea is perfect for the sentimental lover who will appreciate being able to wear a piece of jewelry from their past in a new way. Here is the link.
For something a little sexy, why not make this bra chain harness?
This is perfect for adding a little spice to your V-Day celebrations. This harness is shiny and sexy! Find the link here.
If you are short on time, here is a super easy bracelet DIY
Make this bracelet for a quick but special handmade piece. This bracelet is super easy to make but looks great. Put it together when you have a few minutes and are in need of a handmade gift for your loved one. Here’s the link.
Make this peach anklet for the cheeky fun lover in your life!
The peach emoji has become synonymous with the butt. Celebrate your lover’s great bum with this peach charm anklet! Find the link here.
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Do you need more colorful jewelry in your life? Why not make this rainbow beaded choker with a feature pendant?
This choker necklace is super cool! Made with a rainbow of glass beads and a simple charm, it is sure to make an impact!
You will need the following tools and materials to make this choker necklace:
1: Pliers. You’ll need your flat nose pliers, round nose pliers and cutting pliers for this necklace.
2: Some tiger tail wire long enough to make a choker. Measure the length by wrapping the wire loosely around your neck. Make sure you leave enough length to allow space for securing the ends.
3: Four crimp beads.
4: Two small jump rings.
5: One bigger jump ring.
6: A lobster clasp.
7: Beads. I used these mixed glass beads in different colours.
8: A pendant. I used this pendant I made a while ago from a ring. Check out this tutorial to do this yourself.
Follow these steps to make your own colorful choker necklace:
1: Add two of the crimp beads to the end of the wire.
2: Fold the end of the wire around a jump ring and thread it back through the crimp beads.
3: Squash the crimp beads using the flat nose pliers.
4: Begin adding the beads to the wire. I added mine in random order.
5: Add the pendant. Depending on the size of your beads and the pendant bail you might need to add your pendant at half way so that it sits in the middle of your necklace when you wear it.
6: Add the remaining crimp beads and small jump ring to the end of the wire.
7: Fold the wire around the jump ring and thread it through the crimps and end beads.
8: Squash the crimp beads.
9: Trim the excess wire.
10: Add the lobster clasp to one end of the necklace, attaching it using one of the jump rings.
11: Add the larger jump ring to the other side of the necklace to finish it off.
Now your joyful beaded choker is ready to wear!
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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 cute way to upcycle your broken headphones, a double strand necklace!
If you aren’t sick of my headphone recycling tutorials yet here is another way you can upcycle them into beautiful jewelry. This one gives you all the steps you need to take to make a double strand headphone necklace.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your double strand headphone necklace:
1: Pliers. You’ll need cutting pliers, flat nose pliers and round nose pliers
2: A pair of broken headphones. I used the top part of the headphones that I used in the finger knit bracelet tutorial.
3: Four crimp ends.
4: Four small pieces of chain, one pair longer than the other. My headphone cords weren’t quite long enough to fit around my neck so I added some small pieces of chain to the end of each to make them fit.
5: Two beads. I used these chunky wooden beads with big holes.
6: Four larger jump rings.
7: Four smaller jump rings.
8: A lobster clasp.
Follow these steps to make your double strand necklace out of recycled headphones.
1: Cut the headphone cords using the cutting pliers to separate them and remove the ear buds.
2: Add a crimp end to either end of the headphone cords, folding them in place using your flat nose pliers.
3: Add one pair of chains to either end of one of the cords using two of the larger jump rings.
4: Add the second pair of chains to the other cord using another pair of larger jump rings.
5: Add the beads to each of the strands.
7: Secure the chains together using a smaller jump ring on either side of the necklace.
8: Attach the clasp using another smaller jump ring.
9: Add the remaining jump ring to the other side of the necklace to finish it.
Now your double strand necklace made from recycled headphones is finished! I love coming up with creative ways to save broken products from the trash.
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Stuck for Mother’s Day gift ideas? Here’s our DIY jewelry gift guide!
If you need some ideas for Mother’s Day, here are some tutorials that might inspire you to make the mother figure in your life something special and sentimental.
Gift idea one: A necklace made out of an upcycled brooch.
Find all the steps to make a brooch necklace here.
Gift idea two: A lock and key jewelry set.
This is such a cute idea, turn your childhood diary lock and key into a sweet jewellery set! Find the steps here.
Gift idea three: Some delicate wire threader earrings.
These are for the Mother who loves the simple things. The full threader earring tutorial can be found right here.
Gift idea four: An elegant floating pearl necklace.
This necklace is so cool! Find the tutorial here.
Gift idea five: A custom made charm.
Use a special bead or a handmade one and transform it into a one of a kind charm. All the steps to create this special charm are right here.
Gift idea six: A beachy pendant.
Fill this pendant with reminders of the beach or the bush. All the steps to make this sentimental pendant right here.
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This necklace is special… gems and ribbons!
I really love the combo of gemstone beads on a ribbon to make a cool necklace. I made this one a statement using a bright orange ribbon. This tutorial contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your ribbon gemstone necklace:
1: Pliers. You’ll need your flat nose pliers and round nose pliers to make your ribbon gemstone necklace.
2: A piece of ribbon long enough to be a necklace.
3: Two flat crimp ends.
4: A large jump ring.
5: Two small jump rings.
6: Three head pins.
7: A lobster clasp.
8: Gemstone beads. I used this selection of beads including a shell bead and a coral bead.
Follow these steps to make your gemstone ribbon necklace:
1: Place each of the beads on the head pins.
2: Create a loop at the end of each pin using the round nose pliers to secure the beads in place.
3: Add the beads onto the large jump ring and close it.
4: Add the bead charm to the ribbon and tie a knot to secure it in the middle of the ribbon.
5: Add a crimp to either side of the ribbon ends using the flat nose pliers to squash it in place. I had to fold my ribbon a little to make sure it fit.
6: Add a jump ring to one side of the ribbon end and add the lobster clasp to the end.
7: Add the other jump ring to the other side of the necklace to finish it off.
Now your gemstone ribbon necklace is ready to wear! So cool!
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If you had a secret diary this lock and key tutorial is perfect for you!
For some reason I had a lock and key from my childhood diary lying around, so I decided to turn it into something nostalgic and wearable! This tutorial contains affiliate links.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your lock and key jewelry set:
1: Pliers. You will need your flat nose pliers and round nose pliers.
2: Two small pieces of chain.
3: One long piece of chain long enough to form a necklace.
4: Six jump rings.
5: A lobster clasp.
6: Two charm connector earrings.
7: Two keys and a lock. I used these ones from an old lockable diary.
Follow these steps to make your lock and key jewelry set:
1: Add a key to the end of each small piece of chain, securing them using two of the jump rings.
2: Add an earring finding to the top of the small pieces of chain using another two jump rings.
3: Now your earrings are finished, set them aside and start on the necklace!
4: Add the lock to the long piece of chain.
5: Add a jump ring to one side of the chain.
6: Add the lobster clasp to the open jump ring and close the ring to secure the clasp in place.
7: Add the other jump ring to the other side of the necklace chain to finish the necklace.
Now your lock and key set is finished and ready to wear! So cute!
