Color Me Crafty - Bracelet to Necklace DIY

With all the hype about Arm Candy and Arm Parties out there now it might surprise you that we are doing a necklace DIY but let us explain.

Some bracelets just don't fit. 

They're either too big and go sliding all over the place, or too small and don't get along with the other Arm Party goers. (Every party has a pooper and all). Or, like the case for the particular bracelet in today's post... the clasp wouldn't stay closed.

You will need:
A bracelet (not a bangle)
A needle nose pliers
A length of chain - depending on how long you want your new necklace to be (ours is 14-16 inches)
Jump rings (4-6 at a minimum)
A lobster closure or another clasp of choice

Remove the original clasp, save it for later if you want but since ours was unreliable we pitched it.

Center the bracelet on the length of chain and attach with jump rings at end and in the middle. If you want more of a cluster pendant look you can use the jump rings to gather the bracelet together before it is attached to the chain.

Finish the necklace with the new clasp.

And, don't stop here! Did you loose one earring at the bar last weekend (we've been there) just attach the other to some chain or some thread for a great little layering piece. Cocktail rings too big or too small... same deal. 

You should probably draw the line at buttons before this gets more Craft Fair than Happy Hour.