25+ Ways To Make A Necklace

Organic Seeds: Oh crafty! Made with melon or watermelon seeds, markers (or nail polish), wooden beads, fishing line (or cotton thread) and a thin embroidery needle.

Made From Earrings: The backs are cut off a pair of earrings then glued together and chain attached to make a necklace.

Braided Beads: Six strands of heavy thread are strung with beads then attached to a chain with a jump ring and braided.

Leather Chain: Leather links are folded one by one into each other until you have the desired length, button or snap closure. Free template download (gif).

Cable Braided: Knit two strips then braid together, made of fingering or sport weight yarn. Button & loop closure.

Knotted Fabric: Strips of pretty fabric are wrapped & knotted around wooden beads, ribbon attached on the ends to tie.

Crocheted: Soft yarn is crocheted around plastic beads then a length of yarn is thread through and knotted around each bead to make a necklace.

The Grove: Wood discs are cut from a branch, holes drilled in the center then strung on a length of linen ribbon.

Multi-Chain Ribbon: Ribbon, jump rings and 7 strands of various chains are used to make this lovely piece.

Simple Button Pendants: Supplies needed are three buttons in different sizes, glass beads, beading string, a jewelry bail and glue.

Pony Bead Strands: Thin material is cut into long strips, ends pinched then beads threaded through.

Jersey Strips: Strips from an old t-shirt are cut, stretched then braided into a necklace.

Scrabble Tile Pendant: Wood Scrabble tiles, Ranger Glossy Accents, 3-D Crystal Lacquer, image sheet and Scrabble pendant trays are needed for this project.

Anthro DIY Marjorelle Necklace: Wow! This is made with gold rope, epoxy, a gold chain clasp, a jump ring, earring clasps, flower rings and a gold flower.

Pom Pom Bib: Felt, cotton fabric, a necklace chain (or pearls, etc.) and a hot glue gun are used to make this fun project.

Crochet Chain: Simple pattern crocheting chains with DK weight cotton (one chain made then the next chain crocheted through it).

“Power of 3″ Anthro Knock-Off: Beads in three different colors, tulle fabric, coordinating ribbon, jumprings, and a necklace clasp are used to make this charmer.

Rosette Bib: Fabric rosettes are made (with beads in the center) then sewn in an arrangement on a felt backing, then decorative ribbon attached.

Rustic Spoon Pendant: A teaspoon is hammered flat, handle cut off then folded over to make a clasp. Finish with paint and Mod Podge as desired.

Wooden Bead: Here’s how to paint wooden beads in an even coat so you can use them to make a necklace.

Accordian Strands: This design is an Anthropologie knock-off, made with ribbon, chain (to your desired length), jeweled beads or buttons & jump rings.

Spring Statement: Ribbon is folded and stitched in increments with beads placed between each fold.

Knotty Knitted: Both crochet and knitting are used here, it’s basically an i-cord with a crochet fastener & knot.

Silhouette & Script: Print a background design on card stock then cut and cover with a glass gem, a ribbon bow and bail is glued on top.

Knotted Seashell: Holes are drilled into small seashells so they can be strung on thin, waxed linen cord.

Custom Oval: Personalize with any image that you like, supplies needed include glass cabochons, E6000 adhesive, diamond glaze, silver and copper metal trays.

Cracked & Baked Marble Pendants: Glass marbles are baked in the oven then immediately plunged in ice cold water to crack.

Glass Tile Pendants: Made with glass tiles, bails, diamond glaze and decorative scrapbooking paper.

Pearl & Ribbon Choker: A romantic, Victorian design made with a 2 strands of freshwater pearls, nylon beading line, organza ribbon and a crimp bead.

Fabric Wrapped Beads: Made with wood beads, assorted light weight fabrics, twill tape or ribbon, toggle closure and a glue stick.

Pink Stones: You’ll need a strand of stone beads in color of your choice, large jump rings and jewelry chain.

Jade Beads: Made with jade colored beads in multiple sizes, mono-filament jewelry wire, jewelry chain and findings.