This week’s She’s Crafty comes from my friend Pandora Amoratis. She’s a freelance stylist who makes jewelry and currently works with OK! Magazine, and in addition publishes her own blog, Accessories Source that features regular sneak peeks that she gets while she’s out in the market, doing what she does best. So let’s take a look at what’s in Pandora’s jewelry box! *imaginary creaking noise*
With rocker chic being such a fashion fixture, I wanted to capture the trend with an edgy multi-chain accessory. I got my inspiration from a designer piece (but its $200 price tag wasn’t very rockin’) so I whipped up my own cheaper version. This is going to be just about the easiest piece of jewelry you’ll ever make. Added bonus: You can wear it three different ways – as a lariat necklace, choker, and bracelet.
Tools you’ll need:
- 5 or more strands of chain (1 yard each)
- 1 magnetic chain strand (most common magnetic metals are iron, nickel, cobalt)
- 1 small, very strong magnet (dime size)
Chain Chain Chaiiiins...
Mini Magnet
For this piece I wanted to mix my metals so I purchased 2 gold color chains and 3 silver. I chose a few basic links and picked the rest based upon texture – the variety adds dimension and interest to the overall design.
Step 1:
Lay the chains out flat and stagger them so that the ends are uneven.
Lay Out Your Chains
Step 2:
Knot both ends about 5 inches from the bottom of the longest strand.
Knot Your Chains
Knotted Chains Up Close
Step 3:
You’re done, no joke!
Wrap it around your neck once to wear it as a lariat. Put the magnet just below both knots to hold the two sides together.
Wear It Lariat Style
Wrap it around your neck twice for a choker, with the magnet at the bottom of both knots.
Wear It Like A Choker
Wrap it around your wrist three times for a bracelet, placing the magnet at the top of each knot.
Wear It As A Bracelet!
Rock on!
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Love this idea! Will definitely try it! (and will post link on my blog).
Thank you! I have been wanting to buy a chain strands necklace but they are all too pricey for what they are.
I love this idea!! I’m going to have to try it out for the upcoming weekend festivities. Thanks!
this is amazing – i love this look!!
I can’t wait to make one of these versatile and stylish peices.
Ah! I’ve always been meaning to find a necklace like this, but HELL I CAN MAKE IT!! hahahaha thanks for the tutorial!
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This is so fantastic! I would love to link to this if you didn’t mind. I just clicked over from the IFB link list.
I love this idea! The first thing I thought of was wrapping it to wear around a pair of pumps or boots. I just wonder how well does the magnet keep it all together.
This is a great blog- I love the ideas & most of all the versatility! Very cool!
I love this! It looks so expensive, but isn’t. Such a beautiful thing. I am going to try to make these for gifts! I love Accessories Source!
thank you for introducing me to accessory source!!
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Pandora you have awesome ideas!!! Still the fashion Diva!