Create a Statement Ribbon Necklace Like No Other
This gorgeous ribbon necklace should be the next on your DIY craft bucket list. This easy ribbon necklace is simple, chic, and definitely will get heads turning. This DIY ribbon necklace is actually composed of 3 different necklaces that are held together by a lovely ribbon. If you want to see how I did this, keep on scrolling!
Tools and materials:
- Round nose plier
- Longnose plier
- Cutter
- Lighter
- Gold chain
- Assorted beads
- Lobster clasps
- Jump Rings
- 0.45 gauge wire
- Crimping beads
- Ribbon
Make the first necklace
As I mentioned, you will need three necklaces for this DIY ribbon necklace. The gold chain is one necklace on its own; so, go ahead and start beading two separate necklaces with beads of your choice.
Unspool your wire and string your beads. Don't pre-cut your wire until you're done.
Put a crimping bead at the end of the necklace and a jump ring, too.
Then, bend the wire around the jump ring and put it through your crimping bead.
Take your long nose pliers and crimp the bead in place. Then, push your beads from the other side so that they sit nice and tight. The necklace should be around 16 inches in length.
Now, take another split ring, open it up and insert a lobster clasp through. Tighten the ring after with your long nose plier.
Cut the other end of the necklace, so you have enough wire to loop. Then, insert your crimping bead and the jump ring with the lobster clasp.
Loop it the same way as mentioned earlier.
If you have excess wire, be sure to pull it down as much as possible through the crimping bead. This will ensure your necklace has no gaps. Then, crimp the bead to secure it in place.
Cut the excess wire and slip it through the beads so that it doesn’t stick out and poke you.
Make the second necklace
Just like the first necklace, go ahead and make the second necklace. The process is the same, wire, string the beads, add the crimping beads, and jump rings. When you're done, you can skip to the third step.
Add the ribbon
Connect all three necklaces, respectively.
Then, cut your ribbon, so you have two pieces that measure 31 inches in length. Burn the ends of each ribbon with a lighter to prevent fraying.
Put your necklaces together, so you have a cute, layered look. The clasps should all be on one side.
Fold your ribbon in half and put it through the three necklaces as shown. Make a little loop for the two ends of the ribbon to go through.
Repeat the same on the other side.
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To see exactly how I do this, skip to 7 minutes on my simple ribbon necklace tutorial.
How awesome and stylish is this ribbon necklace? The best part is that no one will know it's actually four necklaces in one! As you can see, it's so quick and simple to make; ideal for beginners, too. There you have! Now you know how to make a ribbon necklace from scratch. Good luck!
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