Cell Charms

Baubles for Your Mobile Phone

Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu

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Cell charms are fun pieces of jewelry that dangle from a cellphone. This project is also a great way to use up any extra beads you have lying around, or showcase your vintage finds in a new way. This cute vintage owl cell charm, as created by jewelry designer Kris Nation, takes less than 10 minutes to make!

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You Will Need (7 things)

  • Straight Pins
  • Large Bead(s) , like this vintage owl
  • 2 small round Bead(s) of contrasting color
  • 1 mobile phone holder / Charm Loop , available at select bead stores or online
  • Pair of Pliers
  • Wire Cutters
  • Round Nose Pliers

Steps (3 steps, 10 minutes)

  1. 1

    Beading
    Take the straight pin and string the beads, starting with the small round bead, so that the two smaller beads nest the larger one.

  2. 2

    Securing
    Create a small loop approximately ½ inch before the top bead, using your round-nose pliers to twist the wire of the straight pin. Loop the wire twice around the pin and top bead tightly. Clip off the excess straight pin wire with your wire cutter.

  3. 3

    Connecting
    Using both pliers, one in each hand, hold the jump ring of the mobile phone holder. Open the jump ring, with one hand twisting towards you and the other hand twisting away. Place finished charm inside the jump ring and close the ring securely.