As a craft enthusiast, when it comes to making jewelry from materials at home, the first thing that comes to my mind is fabric and all types of thread.

Here we share with you a handmade necklace that is also very friendly to diy novices.

Figure 1: Finished product

The main material on this necklace was stripped from a gift wrapping, as a diy enthusiast all kinds of sturdy and nice looking threads I would hoard in a small box, hahaha.

Just add some small parts to them and you can turn them into treasure!

1. Materials needed: sharp-nosed pliers, scissors, black suede cord, extension chain, lobster clasp, open loop and a pair of horsey clasps.

Figure 2 Materials needed

2. First measure the neck to find the right length for you, cut two shorter black suede cords, and then cut two longer black suede cords. (The figures I took were 30cm and 57cm)

Figure 3 Measuring the length

Figure 4 Two short and two long

3. Straighten the two short cords and one long cord and put them into the horsey buckle. (Note that there are two short and one long!)

Figure 5 Step-by-step

4. Use sharp-nosed pliers to tighten the buckle. (Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other end.)

Figure 6 Step-by-step

5. Add open circles at both ends.

Figure 7 Step by Step

4. Add lobster clasp and extension chain to each end.

Figure 8 Step by Step

Figure 9 Step by Step

5. Organize the necklace and put it flat.

Figure 10 Step by Step

6. Tie a nice bow in the center.

Figure 11 Step by Step

This is the first time I've made a necklace that's both sweet and salty, and it's a great way to give new life to the old materials you've been using at home!

Figure 12

The finished product.