https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/diy-crystal-spike-necklace • Posted by Erin P.
This number has been a DIY idea cooking on the back burner for a long time. It's inspired by Fallon's classic biker choker, but you can find similar knock-off versions for sale online too. On a bit of an Etsy shopping spree I finally bought the jewels to make it myself. The rhinestones set me back around $25, but that's a bargain compared to the $325 for the Fallon version.
This number has been a DIY idea cooking on the back burner for a long time. It's inspired by Fallon's classic biker choker, but you can find similar knock-off versions for sale online too. On a bit of an Etsy shopping spree I finally bought the jewels to make it myself. The rhinestones set me back around $25, but that's a bargain compared to the $325 for the Fallon version.
Tools: Round nose jewelry pliers Chain nose jewelry pliers Wire clippers Jewelry/super glue Materials: 18 inches curb chain Head pins (one for each pendant) Spikes Sew-on crystals in setting (I used 3 large round, 7 small round, and 6 marquis/navette) Jump rings and clasp
To begin, I laid out the design of my necklace.
For the center focal point of the necklace, push a head pin through the holes of one of the larger crystals.
Put a dab of glue on a crystal, and press in place to attach to the large crystal.
Repeat to add additional crystals to make the focal point of the necklace and allow to dry.
For the next pendants, push a small and large round crystal onto a head pin. Add a drop of glue to a spike, and press firmly onto the bottom crystal. Repeat for a second pendant. Let dry.
Use the same process to make the final pendant pieces. For mine, I made sure that the design mirrored itself with the navette shaped crystal pointing toward center on both sides.
Once everything has dried, it's time to attach to the chain. The steps above show another pendant, but it's a good idea to start with the center focal point and work your wait outward to make sure everything is centered and symmetric. 1) Grip the head pin with pliers and fold the wire over at a 90 degree angle. 2) Clip the wire, leaving about 1 cm. 3) Grip the pin wire with the needle nose pliers at the angle, and 4) use the flat-nose pliers to wrap the wire over the round needle nose pliers, creating a hook. You can see this in action in this video. Don't close the loop just yet.
Hook the head pin wire around the chain link, and then use pliers to bend the remaining wire onto itself into a loop around the chain.
Using this method, attach all the crystals and spikes to the chain.
Finish the necklace by adding jump rings and the clasp to the chain ends.
And it's done!