DIY Rope Necklace w/ Crystal Copper Plumbing Elbow
Here’s What You’ll Need…
* Soft nylon rope cording {I stole mine from a pretty gift bag but you can find it in the curtain and/or trim section of your craft/fabric store}
* 90-degree Copper plumbing elbow {from your local hardware store}
* Crystals or gems {mine are self-adhesive, so you’ll need glue if yours are not}
* Jewelry closure of sorts {though I just tied mine in a little knot}
Steps….
* Remove rope from bags… this rope is finished at the ends so it won’t fray. If yours is not finished, you will either have to finish it or use a jewelry closure finding to keep your rope in tact.
* Simply slip your rope through your copper elbow.
* Embellish as you wish. I thought I may cover the entire piece, so I grabbed my tiny nail gems as well, but I settled on a simpler, 4 gem motif.
* Again, I tied my necklace in a simple knot but you can finish it off with a proper jewelry clasp/closure if you wish.
*NOTE: The soft pink rope is really pretty next to the copper elbow, but other colors for contrast like ivory, blue, navy, burgundy and forest green would be pretty as well.
Voila!
Tie both ropes together and wear it long! I actually like the simple tied knots but you can also just purchase a longer rope.
