Saints and Sinners Choker

by Mark Montano in Craft > Jewelry

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Saints and Sinners Choker

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Make this stylish choker from dollar store saint bracelets and supplies you probably already have.

Watch the Video Tutorial Here!

How to: Saintly Statement Choker

You'll Need

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YOU'LL NEED

Sewing machine

E-6000 Glue

Small pieces of denim or heavy fabric

Pliers

Chain

Dollar store saint bracelets

Large flat beads

Small seed beads

Jump rings and lobster claw

Create the Base

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Cut to identical denim pieces in a crescent moon shape about 5" wide

Straight stitch them together with a contrasting thread

Cut your saint bracelets apart

Glue on the Medals

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Figure out your design and glue the pieces on with E-6000

Add the Seed Beads and Jump Rings

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Add more E-6000 around the saint medals and sprinkle seed beads

Allow everything to dry for 1 hour

Cut tiny holes on each end and add jump rings

Finish Off With the Chain and More Charms

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Attach 3 chains in varying lengths to the jump rings

Attach more saint medals to the hanging chains

Attach chain and a closure to finish it off