DIY Ribbon Bow Necklace

A cheap, easy and stylish jewelry project with fabric stiffener.

Posted by OhTheLovelyThings

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If you don't count the interminable drying time, this adorable ribbon bow necklace takes 5 minutes to make, and doesn't require much supplies or skills.

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You Will Need (10 things)

  • Fabric Stiffener
  • Paintbrush
  • Ribbon (any fabric will work)
  • Gold Metallic Spray Paint (or liquid gold leaf)
  • Needle
  • Two Jump Rings
  • Chain
  • Clasp
  • Jewelry Pliers
  • Clear Nail Polish

Steps (7 steps, 5 minutes)

  1. 1

    Cut a short piece of ribbon. Mine was about 7". Tie a classic bow and snip the ends of the ribbon.

  2. 2

    Use a paintbrush to apply fabric stiffener all over the ribbon. Let dry. Drying time is quite long- mine took about 10 hours.

  3. 3

    Once it's dry, spray paint it in gold (or any color you fancy), or dip it into liquid gold leaf. Let dry.

    Optional: add a layer of clear nail polish or acrylic varnish to protect the paint.

  4. 4

    With a needle, make two holes in the bow (one on the left side and the other on the right side).

  5. 5

    Add two jump rings.

  6. 6

    Attach the bow charm to the chain.

  7. 7

    And that's it! I love that it has the look and texture of fabric, yet is sturdy and holds well. Hope you'll enjoy it!