Upcycled Enamel Flower Necklace
Take an old brooch and turn it into a modern necklace.
Posted by CraftyHope
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We’ve all seen the big, brightly-colored enameled brooches at thrift stores and yard sales. They’ve also been fairly popular for wedding bouquets. However, if you’ve only got one or find one that makes a big statement on its own, this project is perfect.
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You Will Need (5 things)
- Enamel Flower Brooch (fairly thin)
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Jump Ring
- 1 ⅘ mm Hole Punch pliers (for metal)
- Necklace Chain (adjustable)
Steps (4 steps, 5 minutes)
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1
Flip the pin to the backside and get your heavy-duty needle-nose pliers.
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2
Use the needle-nose pliers to bend and pull off the pin back from the brooch.
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3
Punch a hole in the top center of one of the flower’s petals. (My pin was thicker than I thought so I had to work this by pressing and wiggling the punch several times before I was able to get through the metal. Be patient and don’t try to force it. You could end up hurting the flower and/or your metal punch if you try to rush and force this.)
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4
Twist open the jump ring and insert into hole. Slip the chain onto the jump ring. Close jump ring.