happy monday everyone! i thought we’d start the week off with this rockin tutorial for my zipper necklace. hope you enjoy! you can do so many different things with this…. i can’t wait to see what your versions :)
*this tutorial is for PERSONAL USE ONLY*
Supplies
- 20″ separating metal zipper
- hole punch
- eyelet setter
- eyelets (i used 3/16″)
- jump rings (big ones, sorry, i don’t know what size I used)
- needle nosed pliers (thanks Davis! your manly pliers did a great job on my girly project)
- two big lobster clasps (not the ginormous ones, but bigger than average)
- two 3 point connectors
- beads, chains, pearls, etc
First, punch a hole on one side of the zipper about 1/4″ from the edge.
Set an eyelet in the hole.
Repeat 3 times on each side on both ends of the zipper.
Next, attach two sides of the 3 point connector using jump rings and pliers. (use your pliers to open the jump ring, hook the connector loop, then pinch jump ring shut)
Next, attach a lobster clasp on the 3rd point of the connector using another jump ring.
Repeat on the other side. You’ve just completed the zipper part of your fabulous new zipper necklace! (easy huh!)
Now find some pretty beads, chains, etc to go with different outfits. All you need to do is make sure you have a jump ring or a ring on each end of your string of beads/chains to hook your lobster clasps too. Then when you want a different color, it takes like 2 seconds to change out the beads by just unclipping the lobster clasps. Pretty sweet, huh?
and here it is with the teal beads I was telling you about. Changes the look com.ple.tely. Now I’m looking for about 5 strands of small beads to put with this necklace.
Thanks for the feedback! I will probably carry this necklace in my etsy shop after we move and get settled in.
*don’t forget to enter the $20 gift card giveaway for my etsy shop!*
That's very cool! When I saw it I immediately thought that it would make a great camara strap if it was a little longer. Thanks for sharing!
So cool! thank you for sharing the tutorial- i'm going to give this a shot!
Totally funky and cool!
Thanks for sharing! I love the teal beads!
This is great! thanks for sharing
♥CMonster
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Im seeing lots of stuff using zippers these days! very cool! Thanks for sharing it!
I want those Lipstick Red Zipper ruffle ballet flats! Oh the adorableness!
I really like it… but just had an idea. If you did a lobster claw on only one side then you could attach any necklace to the zipper to make it a little longer!
Great tutorial…thanks
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SueAnn
Seems so simple and is definitely so cute! Thanks for sharing!
very cool, good luck with your move :D
YOu are so creative! Very cool!
This is too cute, thanks for the awesome tute!!
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So awesome! I love it! Thanks for posting this!
that's totally cool!
you should be the zipper queen…you think of the coolest things to do with zippers!
SUPER cute! Love those blue beads.
Very cute! Thanks so much for the tutorial!
Very clever!! My granddaughters would love it…I'll try it out.
That is really cute and creative. I am excited to try it!
(Eva)
Thanks for sharing this tutorial. I love the look and especially with the teal beads. I know our readers will love it, so I am linking to it over on CraftGossip. Thanks again!
That is so cute!!
I love this idea! You are so creative!
So funky and cool. LOVE it!
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Jen
I'm brand new to your site…literally today! I think this looks like so much fun! I love simple crafts like this!! Keep them coming!!!!!
Good grief that is fantastic!
I just posted about this on my blog! Thanks so much!
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This is probably my fav zipper idea from you yet- these are so fun and smart! Thanks for sharing your ideas and method with all of us! Good luck with getting settled :)
ok im a dork-how do you keep your jump rings from not reopening and letting things slide thru? can you tell im not a regualr necklace maker?
i just posted my necklace here. thanks for all your help! http://thethriftyba.blogspot.com/2010/05/zipper-necklace-with-help-of.html
I made this!! I had to improvise (apparently in the town we are stationed in, they don't have half the items a normal town would) I'm about to post the pics on my blog and add your site if that's ok with you.
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-amber :)
The interchangeable part is inspired! Thanks for sharing the tutorial. I have linked to other wonderful tutorials and I would love to link this one in a future blog post so others can visit!
http://www.beadinggem.com/2009/12/how-to-make-zipper-jewelry-tutorials.html
Your tutorial is an awesome inspiration! Many thanks for sharing. I would like to feature your designs at http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/
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