Necklace To Earrings

Turn an old necklace into a pair of awesome earrings.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/necklace-to-earrings • Posted by Anna the Ewok

I had an old necklace laying around that I bought at a yard sale. Since I had it to take apart, I decided to make it into a Christmas present. I decided on earrings and just went.

You will need

An unwanted Necklace with chain and beads 2 pairs of Pliers Band Aid s(in case you stab yourself with pliers) 2 Earring Hooks

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Description

I had an old necklace laying around that I bought at a yard sale. Since I had it to take apart, I decided to make it into a Christmas present. I decided on earrings and just went.

Instructions

1. 

   Find your old, unwanted piece of jewelry. I had a tacky necklace.

2. 

   Start deconstructing it into the pieces you want. I picked some pearls and a couple of the chain links.

3. 

   Since I didn't like having loops on both ends of the pearl, I just pulled out the wire that was in there.

4. 

   Time for a new head pin!

5. Bend the pin to one side so that it makes a 90 degree angle. (COaK decided it didn't like the picture I had of this. Use your imagination)

6. 

   Grab it with a small pair of pliers right at the bend and wrap the end of the pin around until a loop is formed. Cut off the excess right where the loop closes.

7. 

   Put the pearl and the earring hook on the link, close it up, and ta-da! A new earring from an old necklace. Repeat the process to make the second earring and you're done.