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Perfect for belly dancing, make a jingly hoopy necklace.
I think this necklace would be perfect for belly dancing. You could make alter this to make it in to a belly dancing belt or even headpiece.

Posted by Cat Morley from London, United Kingdom • Published See Cat Morley's 1146 projects »
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  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 1
    Step 1

    For this necklace you'll need metal hoops in various sizes and some small silver coins - the type you get in belly dancing stores.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 2
    Step 2

    Take one of your largest hoops and a coin. Open the coin's jump ring.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 3
    Step 3

    Slip the hoop between the jump ring and close.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 4
    Step 4

    Repeat this for a second coin. The coins have two sides, so you can arrange them with heads and tails, if you want a more varied look.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 5
    Step 5

    Slip a connector on to one of the hoops.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 6
    Step 6

    Use jewellery pliers to close the connector on the hoop side.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 7
    Step 7

    Slip the connector on to the second hoop and close.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 8
    Step 8

    Now take another connector and one each of the two smaller sized hoops.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 9
    Step 9

    Place the medium hoop inside the larger one and slip the top of the connector around both. Close the top of the connector with pliers.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 10
    Step 10

    Attach the smaller hoop to the bottom of the connector, inside the two larger hoops.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 11
    Step 11

    Close the bottom of the connector.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 12
    Step 12

    Repeat these steps, making your necklace as many hoops wide as you like.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 13
    Step 13

    When your happy with the width of your necklace, attach a connector through one of the end hoops and then attach to a length of silver necklace chain.

  • How to make a chain necklace. Gypsy Hoops Necklace - Step 14
    Step 14

    Repeat at the other side and you're all done!

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Michele
Michele · 15 projects
Very creative,I like this..gonna have to give it a try!!
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Jet H.
Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects
looking awesome and cool , love this!!!
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