Yes we all want that high-priced gold or diamond jewelry for Valentine’s Day. I certainly wouldn’t turn it down if it was provided, but crafting romantic jewelry for Valentine’s Day can allow you to create cost-effective jewelry for yourself and your friends. Leave the expensive jewelry for your significant other to get.
Jewelry making has grow to be increasingly common. It is simple to do and most something can be employed in producing lovely fashion pieces. Check your old vintage jewelry for broken necklaces or earrings that have lost a mate, old antiqued shank buttons and gorgeous filigree charms or pendants. All of these items, plus a few other items that marry well with a romantic really feel, will support you produce romantic jewelry for Valentine’s Day with a beautiful vintage charm.
Romantic Valentine’s Day Choker:
Measure about your neck. Do not make this a tight measurement or the choker will be uncomfortable and there is absolutely nothing romantic about the that. Add 2 inches to this measurement. Pick a lovely ribbon that is approximately 5/8 to 1 inch wide. Cut the ribbon employing this measurement. Fold more than the ends of the ribbon a half inch and press. This can be completed with an iron unless the ribbon is too delicate, if so, then finger press. Stitch the raw end of the fold and the sides of the fold to the ribbon choker. Overlap the ends of the ribbon choker a half inch. Location a snap in between the overlap and stitch in location. This is the back of the choker. On the folded ribbon end that overlaps on the romantic choker, stitch a decorative button. Position an old earring, charm or vintage button on the center front of the choker and stitch or glue in place.
Romantic Valentine’s Day Bracelet:
Measure around your wrist and add 2 inches. Repeat the actions for the Romantic Valentine’s Day choker.
Romantic Valentine’s Day Pearl Swing Necklace:
Cut a length of beading thread 40 inches long and thread on a beading needle. String and center a charm half way along your beading thread. String old vintage pearl beads on every single side of the charm on the beading thread. Leave 2 inches exposed on every end. Tie the ends together and clip the thread. Add a dot of glue more than the knot to avoid unraveling.
Romantic Valentine’s Day Hair Wrap:
Measure about the head for the placement of a hair wrap. Cut a piece of memory wire utilizing this measurement plus three inches. Using needle nose pliers grasp 1 end of the memory wire and bend into a small loop. Thread old vintage pearl beads on the memory wire stopping a 1/two inch from the end. Using the needle nose pliers grasp the exposed finish of the memory wire and bend into a modest loop. This hair wrap can be worn around the head or wrapped several times around a bun or ponytail.
Written by Cyndee
