– Acrylic Paint (1-3 Colors)
– Plastic Cup/Container(s)
– Wire (I used 22 Gauge)
– Rhinestone Bib Necklace **
– Strong Craft/Jewelry Glue
– 3-in-1 Jewelry Pliers
– White/Cream Colored Rope
– Paintbrush
– 8mm Jump Rings (2)
– 14mm Jump Ring (1)
– Bead Caps (2)
– Jewelry Clasp (1)
– Head Pins (2)
** I already cut off both sides of the necklace before thinking of this project, but you’re going to want to look for a necklace kind of like this, this or this. I found mine at Claire’s in the section focused on proms/etc. If you can’t get to a Claire’s, try Forever 21/H&M/anywhere that sells costume jewelry. Etsy is a great place to look, too! Search for “rhinestone vintage necklace”, and throw in the words “prom” or “wedding” if needed.
2) Repeat with the second color (and third, if you have it) and add to the rope. Blend colors together by simply applying water to the points where shades meet.
3) Let dry completely.
4) If you haven’t already, cut apart the necklace so that the main design/bib portion is left. Cut a long strand of wire and press the end into the rope to secure. Begin wrapping, weaving around/in & out of the rhinestone component.
6) At the end, trim the wire and press down the end into the rope to secure.
7) Add a bead cap onto a head pin. Trim the head pin, leaving about .5 inch (1.27 centimeters). Create a loop with the round nosed tips of the pliers. Repeat once more.