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How-to: Autumnal Necklace

November 4, 2013 Leave a Comment

How-to: Autumnal Necklace | Hands Occupied

My mom has a really awesome German cuckoo clock like this one that, like many cuckoo clocks, has weights that look like pinecones. When I found this set of pinecone and acorn jewelry charms at the craft store, I was immediately reminded of her clock. The cuckoo clock has a very woodsy/fall look and obviously the charms do too, so I thought it would be fun to make a fall necklace inspired by the look of my mom’s cuckoo clock weights.

(Here’s how cuckoo clock weights make pendulum clocks work, in case you’re curious. I was.)

Supplies

jewelry pliers
4 jump rings
lobster clasp
measuring tape
jewelry chain, at least 31 inches
fall necklace charms

How-to: Autumnal Necklace | Hands Occupied

Directions

Break your chain into one 14.5 inch length and one 16 inch length.

How-to: Autumnal Necklace | Hands Occupied

Attach a jump ring to the end of the 14.5 inch chain, and attach your lobster clasp with a jump ring to the end of the 16 inch chain.

New to jewelry making? Check out this post for some beginner tips & tricks. 

How-to: Autumnal Necklace | Hands Occupied

With a jump ring, attach one charm to the other end of each piece of chain. The charms I used have some weight to them, which helps this fairly long necklace hang properly.

How-to: Autumnal Necklace | Hands Occupied

Grab a single link from your leftover chain (the chain not currently part of the necklace).

How-to: Autumnal Necklace | Hands Occupied

Using this teenie weenie chain link like a jump ring, attach the two halves of your necklace together. I attached my necklace together 3 inches from the end of the shorter half of the necklace and 4.5 inches from the longer half of the necklace.

How-to: Autumnal Necklace | Hands Occupied

That’s it! I’m going to wear this little beauty all week. It’s subtle enough that it can go with something formal or informal, a work outfit or for a special (fall) occasion. What would you pair this with, outfit-wise?

How-to: Autumnal Necklace | Hands Occupied

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Filed Under: DIY Style, How-to, Thanksgiving Tagged With: acorn, autumnal necklace, craft, cuckoo clock necklace, diy, diy style, fall, fall necklace, jewelry, necklace, pendulum clock, pinecone

About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is an artist, author and crafts designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame. In addition to running the Hands Occupied Blog and Pattern Shop, you can find her making videos & co-hosting the Very Serious Crafts podcast.

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