I made this necklace as part of a tutorial exchange on Totally Tutorials. If you've never seen this site, it's a must-read! All supplies were provided to me by Weekend Jewelry 1 on Etsy in exchange for a tutorial of my finished product, who I cannot recommend enough for the super fast shipping and incredibly friendly demeanor! {Apologies in advance for a few of the pictures; I was having lighting issues...} Here we go:
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The Jane Austen Vintage Brass Necklace
How To-sday - The Jane Austen Vintage Brass Necklace
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Open your jump rings and attach one to each connector and one to each side of the brass pendant. Be sure to always open your jump rings side to side {like a swirl}, not out {like a pac-man or the letter C} or you'll lose their shape and compromise the ability to close.
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Cut the end off each headpin and then make a small loop using your round pliers. Slide one bead onto the loop. I used amethyst-colored Czech glass beads to complement the deep blue of the pendant.
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Trim the headpin a bit and then form another loop on the other side of the bead. Slide a connector onto each loop and then squeeze the loops tightly shut.
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Continue this process until you have five bead units complete with connectors and jump rings.
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Cut your chain into six equal pieces. My chain was three feet long, so I cut six six-inch pieces. Make sure that you remove any snipped ends from the chain pieces.
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Thread the jump rings through the last link on the chain pieces. The first picture shows the end of a piece of chain, but you can't see it very well {Sorry!}. Connect each ring to a piece of chain until you have a long strand, and finally attach the pendant to connect the whole thing together. You don't need to use a clasp for this necklace because it's long enough to fit over your head.
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You can wear it long or double it over your head for a layered look. You could wear the pendant in the middle, but I rather like the asymmetrical look. Et voila - go show off your fantastic new bling from vintage pieces and parts!
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Kirsten B.
27 Aug 15:52
Oh thats really neat. I love the pendant.
Chelsey
27 Aug 23:36
I have a chain that looks just this and I hang it in my bedroom window! It's so pretty :)
Cassandra
31 Aug 04:36
That's so pretty!
♫ BecSTAR ♫
08 Sep 11:41
It's soooo pretty xxx
Eien
01 Nov 06:11
It's snazzy and classic at the same time.