Feb 12, 2011

DIY ring and flower necklaces


I started out with pink wire and glass beads. It is very important that the beads and wire are similarly colored. Cut the wire into pieces of equal length, bead, and hook the ends together with pliers. If you don't have beading implements - I used a pair of pliers from Ry's toolbox.


I wove the rings together with a ribbon and made a "Z" shape with leftover wire to form a fastener. Curl the ends so the ribbon loops don't slip off!


I started out with plain grosgrain ribbon. Sew the bottom of the ribbon first to create ruffles. Then, just wind the ribbon in circles until you have a flower of the size you want.


Make several flowers - all of the same color or of different colors, according to personal taste. I used a glue gun to glue the flowers onto a ribbon. I didn't want the back of my necklace to be covered with stitches. I used a regular hook and eye (like in skirts) to fasten the ends because that was what I had on hand.


Voila, now it's ready to beautify any outfit!