vintage key necklace...DIY...

So you've been to the flea market

 and found some vintage treasures...

now what can you do with them you ask?

well of course

 turn them into some wonderful one of a kind accessories!

Here in the first part of a

 three part series...

it's a

vintage key necklace

or tag or drop or whatever treasure you've found.

the steps are all the same 

and I kid you not

they are

EASY!

~what you need~

2-flat nose pliers-(to open and shut the jump rings)

a selection of jump rings- (all from my local craft store)

chain what ever length you choose (again most big craft store will carry chain)

1 clasp

and of course

your new found treasure

here is a close up of my first necklace

next to it

all of the findings used

in the demonstration key necklace

Begin by opening the swirl finding pictured 

( I chose this type but any type of jump ring will work)

attach it to the key

add on another jump ring

continue until you reach the clasps

hook the clasp to the chain center

Lastly add the

jump ring on the lobster clasp and large jump ring

You DID IT!

you just finished your one of a kind treasure necklace!

In short this little DIY

is mainly all about

 2 flat nose pliers

and

 various size jump rings.

plus chain and treasures!

The basic concepts of this simple necklace

can used for all  sorts of one of a kind accessories!

Happy creating!

As always

I wish you love and joy

as you style your own life

 and your treasures!