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A little wirework makes a charming necklace!
A few simple elements, when added together, can create a lovely vignette. A bead, a button, one key and some easy wirework transforms a plain chain into a romantic charming necklace, perfect for any outfit!

Posted by marsha t. from Clinton, Maryland, United States • Published 25th April 2014 • See marsha t.'s 11 projects »

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Step 1
Assemble your supplies. For this project I'm using antiqued bronze elements, but you can use silver or gold if you wish.
Step 2
Working from the spool, make a small loop with the 20 gauge wire.
Step 3
Wrap the 20 gauge wire around the Sharpie 3 times, leaving about a 1/2 wrap tail.
Step 4
Cut the 24 gauge wire aprox. 3" long, and make a small bend on one end.
Step 5
Slide the 24 gauge wire onto the 20 gauge wire and make 2 wraps on 1 side of the little loop.
Step 6
Make 2 wraps on the other side of the loop. Trim your excess 24 gauge wire, pressing it firmly so it won't snag anything.
Step 7
With your round nose pliers, make a spiral with your excess 20 gauge wire. This is your charm holder!
Step 8
Make your bead unit with the headpin and spacer beads, finishing it with a wrapped loop. Add a large jump ring to your button.
Step 9
Attach your charms to your charm holder with jump rings. I've added 2 jump rings to the button charm so it will lay flat.
Step 10
Attach your toggle ring and bar to your chain with jump rings.
Step 11
Attach your charm holder to your chain with a jumpring.
Step 12
Make sure all your jump rings are secure and your wires are smooth.