Tuesday, March 29, 2011

dash of hexnuts

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i've been totes into the necklaces at totokaelo lately, so i picked up some hexnuts from the hardware aisle, to make my own version.
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[materials]
jump ring (from a crafty store)
chain (from a crafty store)
hexnuts (from the hardware store)
snippy pliers
bendy pliers

1. measure length of chain.  (i used 28", but it could be shorter or longer)
2. string on hexnuts.  (i used five, but there were eight in the package)
3. attach jump ring to close the chain. 

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[wearing]
cardigan: forever21 (similar)
white tee: boy's
jeans: h&m
oxfords: forever21 (similar)
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14 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    You're right, that's so easy and totally cute!!

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  2. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    The necklace is very cute, I like that you kept is super simple!

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  3. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I keep seeing hardware jewelry everywhere and think I may need to head to the hardware store soon!

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  4. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    That necklace is really cut, and it is easy enough that I could actually do it!

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  5. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I always admire people who can think up stuff like this! It looks super cute! super delicate and chic :)

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  6. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    This is a great diy- casual and understated and completely chic! also adoring your technical terms "bendy and snippy pliers" haha

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  7. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    aw so clever! i might have to steal that idea...but i am NOT handy with any sort of tools...or jewelry. but that looks simple enough...we'll see! love those oxfords too! - steph (thatgirlishoisin.com)

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  8. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I love this! So simple, and yet it totally looks like you picked it up at a fancy schmancy jewelry boutique!

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  9. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Cool, I may try it! I wonder if keys will look just as cool with it.

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  10. UnknownMarch 29, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    So rad!!

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  11. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Very cute! possible giveaway for us lazy folks???

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  12. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I love this - both pretty and tough. It's perfect!

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  13. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Cool tutorial! I love this!

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  14. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    I'm always so jealous of people's crafty projects, and this is no exception. Thanks for sharing.

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