Introduction: Victorian Bicycle-Chain Necklace
This bike chain necklace is the first piece in what is to be a head-to-toe steampunk outfit. The inspiration is a Victorian colar and the materials are metal and glass. The challenge for the whole outfit is to use as many out-of-the-trash supplies as possible and end up with an elegant outfit.
Supplies:
1. Two lengths of bicycle chain to fit around your neck.
2. Ten to twelve bicycle spokes with nuts.
3. Clear acupuncture needle tubes.
4. Beads.
5. Fishing line or 24-gauge wire.
6. Lobster claw clasp (or similar)
Tools:
1. Bicycle chain tool or hammer and awl.
2. Scissors.
3. Wire cutters.
4. Needle nose pliers.
You can check out the tutorial for the rest of the outfit here.
Supplies:
1. Two lengths of bicycle chain to fit around your neck.
2. Ten to twelve bicycle spokes with nuts.
3. Clear acupuncture needle tubes.
4. Beads.
5. Fishing line or 24-gauge wire.
6. Lobster claw clasp (or similar)
Tools:
1. Bicycle chain tool or hammer and awl.
2. Scissors.
3. Wire cutters.
4. Needle nose pliers.
You can check out the tutorial for the rest of the outfit here.
Step 1: Bicycle Chain Necklace - Video Tutorial
Step 2: Bicycle Chain Necklace - Photo Tutorial
Though the video tutorial covers all the steps for making this necklace, here are some photos to show the stages.
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