Safetypin Necklace tutorial

In the aftermath of Chithiram collection, this month’s tutorial will be on how to make a safety pin necklace. This is the same necklace that I use with my safety pin and galaxy of musicians necklace of my chithiram collection. The only difference is that, in the Safetypin Necklace tutorial, is that there is no pendant. Furthermore, it can be extended with chains and worn as a over the head necklace.

Safetypin Necklace tutorial

This Safetypin Necklace tutorial is based on a video tutorial which I developed with a local production house. The segment was called “Art all the way”. Since the link has expired, I am posting the text instructions here. If you do not understand any instruction or would like more clarity, please write to me.

Materials

– Big & small safety pins (gold, silver or even colorful ones)
– Araldite or 2 part epoxy adhesive
– 2 Jump rings and a Lobster clasp
– Optional –  chain

Skill Level – Beginner
Making time – 10 minutes to make (all 3 strands) and 6-8 hours to dry

Method

Open all the safety pins and arrange them in the order/pattern that you want.
Mix a batch of resin glue (araldite) for use. Alternatively use E6000.
Apply a little glue on the tips of the first pin and close. Add the next pin the same way to the first. Continue until the desired length is reached.
Create as many strands as you like and connect them all using jumprings or chain. Add a clasp. You can add beads too in between as I done in the bracelet show below.

You could use the same technique to make a bracelet too. In case you want to make coordinated earrings, you could refer to my post on how to make safety pin chandelier earrings.