Searching through Pinterest, yes we are addicts to this site (we openly admit it), we came across a stunning piece, featuring bold colors and different beads, displayed in the popular statement style that so many have fallen in love with. The only thing we hated about it was the price. We knew we could make one similar to the style without spending so much money.
The first step on making this piece was deciding what materials to use. We saw the difference in colors on our inspiration necklace and knew we wanted to play around with color pallets. We took some of the jewelry Anne had purchased in our previous Charming Charlie haul along with excess beads we had stored at home and went to work.
It was then time to take apart the pieces of individual jewelry. Using jewelry pliers she unclamped each individual bead and laid them out on the table. This process allowed Anne to map out what she wanted and see if it visually all fit together. It was the two smallest rows of beads she began with. Using string she threaded the two rows between two gold chains. The next was the top row of blue beads. Trial and error was involved in this part of the process due to the different sizes and shapes of the necklace. We had to make sure that it would lay flat on the body when it was finally all strung together. Continuing the same process as earlier she was able to accomplish a smooth surface. It was then time to use the pliers once again and attach the orange dangly beads to the bottom of the necklace. Taking the chain we found the best spot for it to lay on both of our body types and added a hook to the back to keep it in place.
It came out beautifully and is very versatile because so much color was added to it. I am excited to see all of the combinations of outfits we put with this piece and feel one step closer to accomplish making affordable fashion that is desirable to the eye.
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