Hi, friends! Today I have a fun and super-simple project for you! You only need two buttons, and it will take about five minutes to make this stylish statement necklace! Mine features one of my all-time favorite buttons, the "Carlos," but you could use any two buttons you like, as long as their sizes and colors compliment each other! Here's how I did it and you can too!
Materials:
- two coordinating buttons
- 24 gauge wire {or thinner}
- jewelry bail
- E6000 or other jewelry glue
- ball chain
- wire cutters
Specific Buttons I used:
- "Carlos" {1, 15 mm}...I had this left from my Button Votive project!
- "Palmira" {1, 28 mm}
This necklace is incredibly simple to make and doesn't require any special jewelry making tools or skills...anyone can do it!
STEP 1: Place your smaller button on top of the larger button. Thread wire through the holes of both buttons.
STEP 2: Turn buttons over and twist wire tightly to secure. Trim ends and tuck into one of the holes to hide sharp edges.
STEP 3: Glue a jewelry bail to the back of the large button and let it dry completely.
STEP 4: Cut ball chain {or other chain} to your desired length. I usually go with 18". Thread it through the bail and add closure piece.
What do you think? Isn't it a fun piece of statement jewelry? I can't wait to wear it with some Springtime outfits!
Hugs & Glitter,
Very cute, simple and perfect for spring.
ReplyDeleteoooo...CUTE!!!! I know I have some buttons floating around......now to just find the time to make such a cute little piece! ;-)
ReplyDeleteReally cute! Once again another craft for my daughter and I...thanks!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and fresh for spring.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty and unique idea! Love it!
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ReplyDeleteThat is so cute. I have made jewelry with my daughter but I learned a couple of new things reading your tute. Like what a jewelry ball is and also that there is jewelry glue. i know....duh. I think I might try this with some vintage buttons. Wouldn't that be cute? Thanks for posting the tutorial. Visiting from It's Overflowing. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteSuper easy and super cute AND I have a ton of buttons that I have been collecting for about 35 years!! :) Will do this for sure!
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Blessings, Gloria @The Resourceful Gals
really easy and beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI'm new to crafting and really like this necklace. I am not familiar with a jewelry bail. How large is the one used for this tutorial?
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M.H.
Love this! I've been meaning to try jewelry making for forever, so this looks like the perfect one to start with! Pinning!
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