Introduction: DIY Instructables Necklace
In this instructable I will show you how to make an instructables robot necklace, this project can be completed in about an hour, and looks great when completed! this can also be added to your Halloween Costume
You will need :
-A small pieces of aluminum metal
-Coping saw
-Robot picture
-Permanent marker
-file
-sand paper
-drill
Step 1: Make the Stencle
First print out the robot picture, cut it out and place it on the metal piece and trace it with a permanent marker, I made the robot into a sticker and left it on there for now but you can just trace it.
Step 2: Cutting It Out
Now, cut the robot out with your coping saw, I clamped it down to my counter top and then cut it out. Don't worry about rough edges or square-ish legs, because you can file them out later
Step 3: Make It Purdy
Once its cut out clamp it to the counter and file the edges to make it look better. Then I sanded the top to make it smooth and look better.
Step 4: Engrave Details
Once the edges are file down i put the picture of the robot back on and used a x-acto knife to scrape the details in.
Step 5: Finishing Up
now drill the hole in the top corner of his head, and attach a necklace jump ring and string through. And You're done! Ask if you have any questions regarding the build.
Enjoy!
16 Comments
11 years ago on Introduction
I think that I cool do u wear it because I would :):):):)
11 years ago on Introduction
Fantastic job! I'm going to make one. Keep up the good work.
13 years ago on Introduction
Very nice ! Your Instructables necklace is better than :
https://www.instructables.com/id/Instructables-necklace/
Good work !
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
it's not "better", just different. that other necklace was prolly his fist Ible...
This one is just another version if you will on the same thing.
12 years ago on Introduction
just a random question im kind of a noob at this but... where do you get this aluminum metal?
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
oh I shoulda put that in there sorry! i got it from home depot you can also just find an aluminum ruler or yard stick, they work great!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
thanks!
12 years ago on Introduction
I like it! Really pretty!
13 years ago on Step 5
the "necklace thingy" is called a jump ring which can then be threaded onto leather cord or "thong"/"thonging" to use its proper name :)
Reply 13 years ago on Step 5
oh, thanks!
Reply 13 years ago on Step 5
no probs
13 years ago on Introduction
Wow, I love the idea! Thanks.
13 years ago on Introduction
Nice job with the Xacto knife, looks brilliant!
13 years ago on Introduction
great job!
13 years ago on Introduction
Great necklace..
I think if you acid etch the details, it would look a lot better then using a x-acto knife.
Keep up the great work, though..
Acid etching
https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-pictures-with-Acid-Etching/
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
yeah it might but i dont have acid, and also it does look better in real life, the picture makes it look kinda faded out