Hi guys, as those of you, who follow me on Instagram may know, I have finally bought new camera. Which means, that you can expect me to make a video from time to time. Today is the day and I am bringing you this videotutorial on how to make chain necklaces. I really enjoyed making those necklaces and honestly, I love to wear them too. They are really simple and cute, so if you are interested in making these cuties, keep reading (and whatching).
In this video, you can find quite detailed (and I'm hoping that noob friendly too) tutorial for all three necklaces. Keep reading for more detailed information about materials and dimensions that I used in this project.
As for the tools, you will need pliers (preferably round nose pliers, but as you can see, I survived with regular ones) and wire cutter. If you are making the coin double necklace, you will also need small drill for iron (and a whetstone).
Note: In case you are not willing to spend time/don't have a proper drill for iron, you can substitute the coins with any charm that has 2 holes. I just thought coins are really cool and it reminds me of my happy time in London.
Eiffel tower & tassel necklace
materials:
base chain = 72cm
tassel chains = 7x 7cm
charm of your choice (with both, bottom and top holes)
4 jumprings
materials:
base chain = 74cm
bottom chain = 8cm
2 beads
wire
2 jumprings
Coin double necklace
materials:
closure part chains = 2x 6cm
copper coin chains = 16cm (left) + 25cm (right)
silver coin chains = 2x 25,5cm
2 coins with drilled holes
8 jumprings
clasp
So how to drill holes in those little coins?
There are few things to know about these little shiny bastards (as soon as you try to drill holes in them, you will call them like this too, trust me).
Firstly, they are made to be extremely durable, thus they are very hard to drill into. I had to sharpen my drill twice just to drill those 4 tiny holes and the drilling itself is really time consuming.
Secondly, as they are metal, they get quite hot really quickly if you drill. If you don't have proper equipment (clamp, or any tool to secure the coin in place), you will need to take breaks and let the coin cool down each time so that you can hold it in hand again.
Last but not least, you need to have quite firm hand and quite some force in your hand while drilling. Thus I strongly recommend that you lay your coin on piece of a scrap wood because you will very likely drill through the coin into the material that is the coin laid on.
I hope you liked the tutorial and feel free to send me pictures of your creations on Facebook or tag me on your pics on Instagram. I'd love to see your necklaces!
