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Here’s how to turn a scarf pin into a pendant!
Sometimes things look cool when they are converted into something other than intended. In this case, we will show you how to transform a scarf pin into a charm laden pendant necklace.
You’ll need these tools and materials:
1: A scarf pin with charm loops.
2: A necklace length chain split in half.
3: Three head pins.
4: Two smaller jump rings.
5: Two larger jump rings.
6: A lobster clasp.
7: Three beads. I used these gemstone beads.
Follow these steps to make your scarf pin necklace:
1: Add each of the beads to the pins.
2: Bend the pins to form a right angle.
3: Create a loop at the top of each pin using the round nose pliers.
4: Attach each charm to the loops on the scarf pin.
5: Attach one piece of chain to the top of the pin using one of the larger jump rings.
6: Repeat step 5 for the second piece of chain.
7: Attach one of the smaller jump rings to the end of one of the chains. Attach the lobster clasp before closing the jump ring.
8: Add the last jump ring to the other piece of chain to finish the necklace.
Now your transformed scarf pin is ready to wear as a necklace. You can also take the chains off to wear it as a pin again!
Here is another scarf pin tutorial
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Want to Add Something Extra to Your Drab Winter Scarves? Make a Sweet Scarf Pin!
Here’s how to make a super sweet little scarf pin to add some extra cool to your winter scarves. This is especially great for securing shorter scarves.
You will need the following tools and materials to make your scarf pin:
1: Pliers. You will need your flat nose pliers and round nose pliers to make this pin.
2: A scarf pin with charm loops.
3: Two short pieces of chain.
4: A charm connector. I used this bow shaped charm connector.
5: A bead or charm of your choice. I used this green glass bead.
6: A head pin.
7: Three jump rings.
Follow these steps to make your scarf pin:
1: Add the bead to the head pin.
2: Loop the end of the pin using the round nose pliers, securing the bead in place.
3: Add a jump ring to the charm loop and attach it to the middle loop on the pin.
4: Use the other two jump rings to attach the chains to the outer loops on the pin.
5: Open the end links of each chain and attach them to both sides of the connector charm.
Once the connector charm is secured to the chains your pin is finished and ready to be attached to your favorite winter scarf!
