I have been making jewelry for several years now and over time you accumulate bits and pieces that are leftover from previous projects. I love being able to create designs using these and other pieces I have found over the years. I started RenovatedRetro as a place where I can sell these unique pieces along with pieces that have been upgraded from their previously owned state.
When it comes to thinking up a crafty design, I am often inspired by jewelry trends that I see on Pinterest, something that my friend has worn, or simply by browsing stores at the mall. My takeaway is generally “Hey, I can do that”- but with a twist!
Last night I completed a design that is similar to something my friend was wearing the other night. I used these bits and pieces that had been leftover and brought similar tones and textures to create this one of a kind piece.
I attached these left over chains to the large gold pendant and evened out the length to where all chains fell the same. I used jump rings and pliers to do this. I also made my own beaded chain to attach as an additional piece of flare.
Once completed, a rather cool, vintage style piece emerged that I was quite pleased with.
Often times I fall short of the amount of chain to make the necklace the length I desire. In this case I used some cool links and additional beads to extend it to the 28 inches I preferred.
When the necklace is 25 inches or longer I generally refrain from messing with adding a clasp.
I am very pleased with the finished Necklace and hope to make similar designs soon! You can take a look at the rest of my work on ETSY at MynisaUnique and at RenovatedRetro.
The Reflective Kaleidoscope 