All though it could be said that I’m the queen of “more is more,” lately, I have been obsessed with dainty little baubles… especially in the form of delicate chain bracelets. I’ve bought a few here or there, but then it dawned on me – why not make a few, repurposing some old chain necklaces that I no longer wear. They’re incredibly easy to make… I made three – one with a safety pin, another with a gold tube bead, and one with a little star charm.
I’m wearing the homemade versions on the right side. On the left side, my bracelets are Cartier, Gorjana, and Derng.
Materials / Where to Buy: Old necklace or delicate fine chain // charm // safety pin (I used a tiny brass one that came in this set.) // 3mm jump rings // 6mm jump rings // needle-nose pliers // tube bead //wire nippers (not pictured)
To make the tube bead bracelet: 1. Take your necklace (leave the clasp on – you’ll skip a step,) and string on a tube bead. // 2. Snip off the excess so that the bracelet fits your wrist (usually somewhere around 6-7 inches. // 3. Add a 3mm jump ring. // 4. Add a 6mm jump ring.
To make the safety pin bracelet: 1. Snip off about 2-3 inches of chain. // 2. Add a small jump ring. // 3. Connect the safety pin. // 4. Connect jump ring and chain to the opposite side of the chain. // 5. Connect another small jump ring and then your clasp… done!
To make the star bracelet: 1. Take one of your necklaces and snip off 6-7 inches, depending upon the length of your wrist. // 2. Add a small jump ring to each side (and a clasp to one side.) // 3. Add a 6mm jump ring to the other side. // 4. Add your charm to the middle of the bracelet… and you are done!
What a cute idea! I especially love the one with the safety pin.
xo Andrea
Thanks, Andrea! I hope you give the project a try!!
Absolutely love this DIY – I cannot get enough of delicate jewely lately! Looks like I’m headed to the craft store today 🙂
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Oooh I hope you give it a go!! If you do please send me a pic! xx
Okay especially love the safety pin one! These are beautiful! Going to make a few:)
x, Anna
Yay! Can’t wait to see what you come up with. 🙂
really cute idea!
Thanks Jo!! xx
OK, absolutely love this because I am loving delicate jewelry lately. I have two necklaces I never take off because they’re so delicate you can even add on bolder pieces without them getting in the way. This is a must! PINNING! 🙂
Yay, so happy you like it. I do the same with my delicate pieces. They’re great on their own, or really fun to layer with bigger pieces.
Ok please please please sell those safety pin bracelets, they could not be more adorable! I want a necklace too 😉 Now start that shop!
Haha, I will try!!! 🙂 A necklace version would be so cute.
simple. easy. cute. ….i love it!
Thanks Jas! xx
Adorable! I need to try this. I tend to make massssiiive chunky jewellery but maybe I should try something new!!
SUCH a good idea! I have so many necklaces that I just haven’t wanted to get rid of but never wear… Now I finally know what to do with them!
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Yay! Please send me a pic if you do it!! (stripesandsequins@gmail.com)
Great DIY! I am a huge fan of simple, delicate jewelry. That star pendant is too cute!
Thank you! I love the star, too – so simple + easy to wear!!
i need to do this. on the asap. love love love!
Yes, yes, you do! I will be so proud!!
These are so pretty and delicate! I’ve been loving all the delicate jewelry lately so this is a must try for me!
Thanks, Viv! I hope you try it!!
How lovely! I especially like that you re-purposed an old necklace and the safety pin is so fun. I feel like I have two jewelry personalities too: go big or go home or seriously minimalist.
That’s such a great way of putting it, I’m exactly the same! Big + bold, or just a few delicate chains. 🙂
These look so pretty! I’ve seen a few other really easy diy jewelry tutorials. I may need to get some tools soon! Love these!
Thanks Lauren! You really should – so easy and fun!
Love these!
Thank you!
Very nice!
Thanks, Courtney!
I can’t get over that safety pin one… it’s so cute. I have to try making some dainty bracelets like this.
You need some! xo
I can’t wait to make these bracelets!! They are so cute. Thanks for sharing.
aw, thanks Jacquie! So excited to hear how yours turn out! xx