There’s no denying that this season the 90’s grunge mood has taken hold, I find myself climbing into my quilted leather jacket every chance I get (my mum recently commented ‘Ooo that’s very lairy‘ – not quite what I was going for but anyway), and can’t wait to pair it with some DIYed tartan (more on that later). Of course, it wouldn’t be grunge without chain and studs, but sometimes you also want a bit of sparkle, particularly at this time of year.
You need:
- Box chain
- Stud beads
- Clear rhinestones
- Glue
- jump rings
- a lobster clasp
- a skewer
- plyers
1. Start by measuring the right length of box chain and shortening if required (do this by opening the links using plyers). Then find the middle point by folding it in half. Using the skewer, use place some glue on the top of the chain on the middle link.
2. Add the stud bead and press down. Continue this all the way around, leaving equal gaps between the studs.
3. Turn the chain over so the studs are pointing down and then add the rhinestones in a similar way with the skewer and glue to the top side, placing them above the studs.
4. Once you have finished adding the rhinestones, open up each end of the box chain using plyers.
5. Add the jump ring to one end and close shut, and the jump ring and clasp to the other end and close shut.
Voila!
Top photo by Sabrina Sikora
Of course you managed to make a giant box chain look elegant! Probably not for me but still love looking at your diys!
atelier zozo
Big fan of box chain– I had a DIY with it today too!– and really love it paired with the spikes : )
You are so talented! Who knew a box chain can look so fab?! It doesn’t even look like a DIY. It’s something that looks like you buy from a bouquet or at the mall… Nice job!
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This looks amazing, and really expensive looking! Love it!
cassandramyee.blogspot.com
Wow, love the DIY and how you can easily make such a plain necklace so interesting!
this DIY is simple and really cool!!! you are so creative!!
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LOVE the studs!
x Stace
Beautiful necklace! I love your DIY!
wow, this looks really nice, love the idea! xx
Martyna | NEON MIZZLE
This is so cool! I will make one too!
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Good idea!!
Gorgeous! I’m so in love with studs! They are cool and badass but if paired the right way they can also look appropriate in a business suit. =)
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I love the elegant grunge look! And such a simple DIY. Thanks for sharing x
cool necklace! love the combo of sparkles and spikes!
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Great DIY!
xx
http://www.bohemianjourneys.blogspot.com
I love it!!!
Kisses…
Yo, yo misma y mi armario
Very punky and very cool
Lauren
livinginaboxx
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This is super cool! Love it!
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Love your necklace!!!! I will make one this weekend.
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Fantastic job. You are really a very creative person and that’s why you was successful to make this DIY. I’m thankful to you.
Oh, it is amazing 🙂
FashionEaterLoves
This necklace looks amazing! Such a great idea.
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Wow, I literally just bought a necklace from Express similar to this. I wish I had seen this tut first! Yours looks fantastic and I love the box chain look. Thanks for posting this!
Haha this is a classic why buy when you can diy situation 🙂
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