Why Buy a Statement Necklace When You Can Make One Yourself? DIY, Right This Way!
1/14What You Need
-Swarovski Elements Crystal Pearls
-Swarovski Elements Pendants in multiple sizes
-Charms
-Chain in various metals
-Beading wire
-Pliers
-Jump rings
-Jewelry endcaps with clasps
-E6000 glue
2/14Cut the Wire
Cut a piece of wire. Make sure it's a few inches longer than the length you're planning for the final necklace.
3/14Place the First Pearl
String a pearl on one end of the wire, and twist the wire to hold the pearl in place.
4/14Attach the Chain
Add a few more pearls, then string the end of one of the chains.
5/14Continue Adding to the Wire
Place another pearl, then a second piece of chain, and then another pearl.
6/14Create a Loop
String the wire through through a link about an inch from the top of the first chain. This creates a loop.
7/14Form the Middle of the Necklace
Continue adding pearls and looping the chains in varying orders and lengths, designing the middle of the necklace.
8/14Complete the Necklace Design
String pearls to complete the length of the necklace. Twist a piece of wire around the last pearl to keep the baubles in place.
9/14Prepare the Pendant
Use your pliers to open a jump ring and insert it through the pendant.
10/14Attach the Pendant
Loop the jump ring through the hanging chain. Then, close the jump ring to attach the pendant.
11/14Prepare to Add the Final Charms
Now that you've constructed the necklace's base, attach the charms and additional pendants.
12/14Apply Glue to the Pearls
Add glue to the pearls on each end of the necklace.
13/14The Finished Necklace
14/14Affix the Endcaps
Attach each endcap to the glued pearls and let dry.
