Odds and Ends Necklace

by Lynda
(Spring Valley, CA)

odds and ends

Not sure what to do with the few left over odd beads, stones, and charms? Here's a quick technique that will make excellent use of those orphans.

Start with at least 36-39 inches of leather cord. Mine was 1.5 mm tan cording. I started with the largest element and started tying square knots, slipping on the smaller beads and charms along the way. It took a bit of experimenting to get a spacing I liked on the first one.

Finish it off with an overhand knot. Added bonus is no findings! What I like about this is that the 'charms' are naturally spaced out and lay beautifully when worn. The technique is a knock off of a big name designer's expensive necklaces.

Lynda Carson
Fresh Baked Designs

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Odds and Ends Necklace

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Neat
by: Irene

This is a really neat idea. I make pendants and will definitely try this!

Easy
by: Kathy

Looks Easy peasy . I will give it a go. Thank you for great idea.

Odds and Ends
by: Sherrie J

I love this idea. I am in preparation of attending my first craft fair and needed some ideas of what things to sell that would set me apart from other crafters. This will definitely get me started. This same concept can be applied to bracelets and earrings. Each piece will definitely be very unique.

Love It!
by: Sassy Wire

Lynda--What a great idea! So simple & lovely with the knots. Thanks!--Judy

leftovers
by: Dolores Stone

I have used odd beads/findings on leather,too. In addition, I have strung a few things on one or more wires or pins and attached them to a spring clasp. Throw them in a basket for sale for a few dollars or allow customers to choose one as a bonus-for-purchase. They can be used as zipper pulls, ceiling fan pulls, bling on purses or belt loops and even as an embellishment on a gift package bow. Some women have said it helps them grasp a zipper in back.