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A simple but gorgeous lace collar necklace!
My friend Keava treated me to this gorgeous lace when we were at Hobbycraft so to say thanks, and congratulate her and her girlfriend on their engagement, I decided to make them both necklaces with slightly different styles to match their looks.

Posted by Cat Morley from London, United Kingdom • Published See Cat Morley's 1145 projects »
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  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 1
    Step 1

    Cut a long square of thick lace.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut the square in half so you have two equal pieces.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 3
    Step 3

    With the two pieces on top of each other, cut a cute collar shape out of the lace, tapering to a thinner point at top.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 4
    Step 4

    Try the lace collars on to work out which height they look best at a cut a length of necklace chain to match.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 5
    Step 5

    Attach a clasp to the back.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 6
    Step 6

    Cut a short length of chain for the front of the collar.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 7
    Step 7

    Loop the chain between the two collar pieces and connect together with jewelry pliers.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 8
    Step 8

    Select a clear cameo which suits your necklace.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 9
    Step 9

    Delve into your pressed flower collection, if you have one, or press some pretty flowers.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 10
    Step 10

    Find a design that looks pretty in your cameo.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 11
    Step 11

    Cut some double sided sticky plastic to the size of your cameo.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 12
    Step 12

    Peel off the backing and stick onto a piece of fabric. I used black leather.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 13
    Step 13

    Cut the cameo to size and attach to your necklace with a jump ring.

  • How to make a lace necklace. Lace Collar Necklace - Step 14
    Step 14

    Your gorgeous new necklace is now ready to wear.

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