check out this necklace from anthroplogie. it’s beautiful, right? i really, really wanted it- at least until i saw the pricetag. $368! i immediately decided that instead of really, really wanting it, i really, really wanted to make a knock-off.
so, while perusing old lucketts store, an amazing antique shop outside dc, my friends and i decided to have a craft night, which meant i had a perfect excuse to make my necklace. i didn’t have any supplies with me since i was on vacation (including a good camera, boo. apologies), so i had to buy everything. i spent about $50, but you can likely make this necklace for even less $$$ if you have some of the supplies on hand.
here’s what you’ll need:
- 5 pendants. they can all be the same or different, just make sure they have enough holes to create an interesting effect. i found mine at michaels and joann.
- about 6 colors of embroidery thread
- about 8 beads, 2 sizes (2 large and 6 small)
- three varying chains
- a clasp and small round findings to connect everything
- embroidery needles
- small pliers
{step 1} using your embroidery thread and a needle, weave different colors of the thread throughout the pendants. this is pretty time-consuming and possibly the reason anthro’s original costs $368. just a warning.
{step 2} arrange the pendants and connect them with the small round findings.
{step 3} add a finding to the top of the upper pendants. string four beads together, add another finding, and attach to the pendants.
{step 4} attach the three chains to a finding, cut to size, attach to the necklace. repeat on the other side.
{step 5} add a clasp.
{step 6} enjoy the necklace and all the compliments!