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04.25

DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces

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Written by Mandy Pellegrin of Fabric Paper Glue.

DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces (4)

I don’t know if I’m allowed to say this about my own project, but I am so in love with this DIY. The materials — wooden beads and copper tubing — are so raw and simple, but the possibilities are practically endless! Whatever your technique, the result is a unique, modern statement necklace perfect for practically any outfit.

DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces (4) DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces (3)

DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces

Supplies: wooden beads in various sizes (3/8″ – 1.5″), black paint, paint brush, 1/2″ copper tubing, 1/2″ tube cutter, 1mm leather or hemp cord

DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces - Materials

Step 1: To make your own copper tube beads, pick up some copper tubing and a tube cutter from the plumbing aisle at the hardware store. Simply rotate the tube cutter around the tube, tightening the cutter as you go along. About 10 rotations or so should do the trick.

DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces - Step 1

Step 2: Use a point-tip paint brush and black paint to add polka dots to a few of the wooden beads.

DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces - Step 2

Step 3: String different combinations of wooden beads and copper tubing onto the leather cord. For a variation on the traditional strung bead necklace, pass the ends of the cord through opposite ends of a copper tube. For a longer, more dangly necklace, string on a small wooden bead, and then string other beads onto both sides of the leather cord.

DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces - Step 3

Step 4: To finish off each necklace, pass both ends of the cord through a small bead, and tie the ends together with a simple overhand knot.

DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces - Step 4 DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces - Variation 1 DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces - Variation 2DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces (1)    DIY Wood + Copper Necklaces (2)

Enjoy!

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9 Comments

  1. Melanie

    04/25 at 9:15 PM

    Very cute! I love the combo of wood & copper together.

  2. J+M

    04/26 at 11:46 PM

    These look incredible, well done. x
    – J

    aesthetetheblog.blogspot.com

  3. EMily

    04/27 at 2:43 AM

    very cute! the copper looks awesome!

  4. Kayla Seah

    04/29 at 1:23 PM

    Awesome idea! Would look great as wall deco as well.

  5. Jenni @ The Common Creative

    05/09 at 3:54 PM

    Wow! What a beautifully simplistic design you’ve created. It reminds me of the gorgeous scandinavian inspired creations that are circling the web :) Good on you!

  6. onel

    05/09 at 7:03 PM

    Stylish! I love the polkadot wood!

  7. TNTY

    05/19 at 6:28 AM

    What a cool ideas! I’ve been looking for wood beaded necklace for months and now I find how to make it by myself. Thank you, Kate!

    nice to know you,
    TNTY
    http://cintntysr.blogspot.com/

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