Hi, friends! Today I have a fun and super-simple project for you! You only need two buttons, and it will take about five minutes to make this stylish statement necklace! Mine features one of my all-time favorite buttons, the “Carlos,” but you could use any two buttons you like, as long as their sizes and colors compliment each other! Here’s how I did it and you can too!
Materials:
– two coordinating buttons
– 24 gauge wire {or thinner}
– jewelry bail
– E6000 or other jewelry glue
– ball chain
– wire cutters
Specific Buttons I used:
– “Carlos” {1, 15 mm}…I had this left from my Button Votive project!
– “Palmira” {1, 28 mm}
This necklace is incredibly simple to make and doesn’t require any special jewelry making tools or skills…anyone can do it!
STEP 1: Place your smaller button on top of the larger button. Thread wire through the holes of both buttons.
STEP 2: Turn buttons over and twist wire tightly to secure. Trim ends and tuck into one of the holes to hide sharp edges.
STEP 3: Glue a jewelry bail to the back of the large button and let it dry completely.
STEP 4: Cut ball chain {or other chain} to your desired length. I usually go with 18″. Thread it through the bail and add closure piece.
What do you think? Isn’t it a fun piece of statement jewelry? I can’t wait to wear it with some Springtime outfits!
Hugs & Glitter,
Eva {Tales of the Scotts} says
April 8, 2013 at 10:52 AMVery cute, simple and perfect for spring.
Queen of the Castle says
April 8, 2013 at 1:57 PMoooo…CUTE!!!! I know I have some buttons floating around……now to just find the time to make such a cute little piece! 😉
Lori @ applegrovetreasures says
April 8, 2013 at 2:01 PMReally cute! Once again another craft for my daughter and I…thanks!
[email protected] says
April 8, 2013 at 3:47 PMVery cute and fresh for spring.
Kara @ Petals to Picots Crochet says
April 9, 2013 at 1:04 AMThis is such a pretty and unique idea! Love it!
Reecea Henderson says
April 12, 2013 at 2:34 AMThanks for hosting. Following with GFC!
Wanda Baarman says
April 13, 2013 at 12:18 PMThat is so cute. I have made jewelry with my daughter but I learned a couple of new things reading your tute. Like what a jewelry ball is and also that there is jewelry glue. i know….duh. I think I might try this with some vintage buttons. Wouldn’t that be cute? Thanks for posting the tutorial. Visiting from It’s Overflowing. Blessings!
Gloria Erickson says
April 13, 2013 at 1:22 PMSuper easy and super cute AND I have a ton of buttons that I have been collecting for about 35 years!! 🙂 Will do this for sure!
Found you at Tater Tots and Jello.
Blessings, Gloria @The Resourceful Gals
Parola di Laura says
April 15, 2013 at 7:23 AMreally easy and beautiful!!
Marcy Hyte says
April 29, 2013 at 11:30 PMI’m new to crafting and really like this necklace. I am not familiar with a jewelry bail. How large is the one used for this tutorial?
Thanks
M.H.
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
June 10, 2013 at 5:05 PMLove this! I’ve been meaning to try jewelry making for forever, so this looks like the perfect one to start with! Pinning!