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Statement Necklace

Paperclips + tape = statement necklace!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/statement-necklace-2 • Posted by Andrea B.

I wanted to make a statement necklace, but I didn't have much time and material at home to make one. So I decided to use some paperclips and a roll of tape. This is the result, and I think it is pretty cool!

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

1 h 40

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

I wanted to make a statement necklace, but I didn't have much time and material at home to make one. So I decided to use some paperclips and a roll of tape. This is the result, and I think it is pretty cool!

Instructions

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    Material: - Paperclips - Tape (any colour you like) - Metal rings - Scissors

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    Cut a piece of tape and wrap it around a paperclip. I wraped it about 5 times aroud the paperclip.

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    This is how it should look.

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    Take a metal ring and attach it to one side of the paperclip.

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    Attach another paperclip to the metal ring.

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    Make a triangle.

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    Attach two triangles to each other to create a diamond shape.

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    Expand till you have a hexagon.

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    Make it bigger by attaching triangles.

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    Continue...

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    Add straps.

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    Attach fringes to it.

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    The result: your selfmade statement necklace! It is lovely to wear with a blouse or a simple shirt.