* gradient button necklace instructions
Posted on August 25th, 2007 by maitreya. Filed under Jewelry, Projects with Instructions.
materials:
buttons of varying sizes but the same color or material
embroidery thread
chain if desired
time required: 45 minutes
Arrange the buttons in order of size. Match buttons of the same size to make it symmetric.
Cut a 2 foot length of contrasting or matching embroidery thread as desired.
Stagger buttons with one layer on the bottom and another layer on top.
Thread through the buttons, alternating top and bottom.
Arrange the buttons along the thread until they are distributed in a nice silhouette.
Knot the thread at each end to keep the buttons from slipping.
Necklace can be worn as is by tying the embroidery thread around neck.
Lengths of chain can also be tied to each side of the necklace if desired. Cut off excess thread and tuck ends under.
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August 25th, 2007 at 2:57 am
just gorgeous!
January 6th, 2008 at 2:28 am
This is so cool!
I love it.
May 23rd, 2008 at 10:40 am
Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial for this STUNNING necklace. :0) mel
November 3rd, 2008 at 2:52 pm
So very pretty.
I hope you don’t mind, but I have a blog where I sometimes post crafts and tutorials, and would love to include your link.