With Christmas fast approaching we've decided to share four button projects including gifts and decorations! For the first project of the week I wanted to share this necklace design that I think could be the perfect DIY for anyone looking to give unique handmade gifts this year!
To make your own you will need: buttons, jewellery wire, wire cutters, flat and round nose pliers, an assembled chain (or supplies to make your own)
1. To make your bunting necklace you will need to turn each of your chosen buttons into a charm. Start with a piece of wire approx. 2" long, thread it through one of the holes in your button and bend in half
2. Use your flat nose pliers to bend out the lengths of wire in the opposite directions, creating a loop around the edge of the button
3. Take your pliers and bend the wire that sits on the front side of the button up at a right angle - this will be the piece you turn into the loop
4. Move a little way along the wire then add a second bend in the opposite direction
5. Switch to your round nose pliers and bend the end of the wire around them to create a loop
6. Finally, wrap the other length of the wire around it securing it in place and adding a decorative finish
7. Once you have all of your button charms, find the centre of your necklace chain and attach on your middle charm. To do this use pliers to gently open up the hanging loop you created, thread through the chain link and close.
8. Repeat this process to add on the remaining button charms making sure to space them apart evenly, and your necklace is done!
We'd love to hear from you if you try out this DIY project - use the hashtag #eightandsixteen to share your photos with us!
Erin
This is such a cute idea - I wish I had the creativity and flair of you ladies! x
ReplyDeleteLaura at Lola and Behold
Thank you so much Laura! I'm really glad you like the idea :)
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