4 Easy Fixes for Broken Jewellery
Check out my mending ideas below and tweak them to suit your own quick fixes!
I recently scored a big vintage box of retro accessories online:
It was absolutely overflowing with fab treasures!
Unfortunately more than few of the items were in less than stellar condition, fortunately my 4 easy fixes for broken jewellery can be used to repair a variety of accessories:
Missing jewellery components:
Step 1: Check through your stash for similar items + grab some all-purpose glue.
Step 2: Secure the jewellery to something so it doesn’t move (I used a plastic lid)
Step 3: Carefully apply glue, stick the new components in place and allow to dry completely.
Who else loves combining vintage brooches and blouses?
Broken or missing clasp:
Step 1: Grab a clasp and jump ring from your stash (or source from another piece of unwanted jewellery).
Step 2: Pop the clasp on the jump ring and position in place.
Step 3: Carefully squeeze the ends of the jump ring together to secure.
Can’t find any preloved jewellery supplies? Clasps, pin backs, earring hooks and so much more are easily found in the craft section of most dollar and discount stores.
Missing earring posts:
Step 1: Snag your preferred earring posts + all-purpose glue.
Step 2: Remove any residue from the back of the earrings.
Step 3: Apply a generous amount of glue, attach the new posts and allow to dry completely.
These are perfect with my groovy, vintage1970’s tea gown!
Discoloured or stained jewellery:
Step 1: Snag some lovely nail polish colours.
Step 2: Paint the jewellery with the polish + give it a clear top coat for extra protection.
Quick tip: use a toothpick to add details and make your new to you jewellery really pop!
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Love this! I love old jewelry. I by just to go through and look at every once in awhile. I am not crafty don't craft but may try this! I just might have some fun!
That's a great idea. Thank you