Jewelry is a staple in any girl’s wardrobe, am I right? Of course I am. So making jewelry to give as a gift is the perfect handmade gift idea. I made these pearl ribbon necklaces to give out at a gift exchange. Mix up the colors a bit and they would be a fun Valentine’s Day necklace!

If you aren’t familiar with jewelry making and working with wire, check out this link for a how to on making a simple wire loop.

Supplies:

• Pearl Beads
• Satin Ribbon
• Jump Rings
• Clasp
• Chain
• Eye Pins (has looped already formed on one end)
• Metal Ribbon Clasps
• Crocheted Flowers
• Gemstone or Pearl
• E6000
• Wire Cutter
• Round Nose Pliers
• Flat Pliers

How To:

1. Start your necklace by joining the pearls together with wire loops. You can find a great tutorial here.
2. Cut two pieces of ribbon, mine are each 5 1/2″ long. Using a pliers, add the metal ribbon clasps to each end of the ribbons.
3. Using jump rings, attach your joined pearls to the metal ribbon clasps.
4. On the end of the ribbons attach a clasp to one side and a jump ring and short length of chain on the other side.
5. Use E6000 glue to adhere the crocheted flowers and pearl to your necklace. Let dry.

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