Paperclip Pendants Tutorial!

Remember these earrings we refashioned using a paperclip?

It occurred to me the other day that the same technique could be used to make a pendant necklace as well! I had these inexpensive white decorative shells that I tried drilling a hole in once to make a pendant, but I couldn't drill through with the bits I had so I gave up on it. Hello! Why didn't I think of glueing a jump ring (or paperclip) to the back?

You don't have to use a paperclip. A jump ring is a lot easier, of course. But the idea is that you don't always have to buy a bunch of new supplies to make something pretty! 

There are tons of things lying about the house that probably need to be a necklace. 

Beautiful buttons?

Glass pebbles?

 A thimble?

Monopoly dog?

Vintage toys?

Even pom-poms! 

(You may have to stitch these to the ring.)

I love the shell attached to a pearl necklace.

But of course, I'm a gold tone girl. :O)

If you'd like to make one, here are the instructions:

Detailed instructions:

• Grab a paperclip and a shell or other trinket to make into a pendant.
• Cut the end off the paperclip with wire cutters and twist into a spiral shape, leaving a loop at the top.
• Use a strong hold glue (not hot glue) to attach to the back of your shell.
• Cut another 3/4" (ish) section off the remaining paperclip and bend into a loop.
• Open the loop by twisting to the side and connect the shell's loop to a chain.

Enjoy!

Hope you have fun! My favorite part was hunting for treasures to turn into a necklace. I love the giraffe. I think I'll turn it into a necklace for Paige. She's all about giraffes lately.

Have a good day now!

Love,

Disney

P.S. Mother's Day. 

Necklace. 

You know what I'm sayin'.