DIY vintage brooch necklace

The most time consuming part of this project is the collecting of pieces.

I found mine at flea markets  and filled in with 

some enamel pieces I found at Michaels, earrings and rings I took apart.

The key to this project- a purchased base

 I tried several attempts  using chain 

but using a purchased base, finally brought me the success I was looking for.

I purchased this base recently at Target 

but I have seen many inexpensive versions at the chain junior stores 

(a great tip themselves for inexpensive trend accessories).

The second big key to this project- wire.

Each piece has been wired onto the open weave necklace, in a manner similar to sewing.

Gently grab several strands of the beaded base and tie off in the back,

tuck the twisted ends into the necklace, to avoid being scratched when wearing.

I chose to line mine on the back side with a piece of fabric cut into a strip and whipstitched on.

On some of the brooch pieces with nothing on the back to attach my wires to

I simply wired them on over the entire piece. I was very happy with the look 

of the exposed 'stitches' of wire.

Repeat the wiring process until you have your desired look

and voila you now own your one of a kind vintage brooch necklace!

as always

wishing you love and joy

 as you style your life

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