
I have been seeing a lot of bird nest jewelry around lately. They are beautiful and I love the trend so I thought I would try making my own. These turned out to be really easy to make and require just a few simple supplies. This necklace would make a lovely Mother’s day gift, which just happens to be coming up this weekend!
Materials
– Jewelry wire (I prefer using a 24 gage because it is easier to manipulate but the 20 gage can work well too with the help of some round nose pliers) (get some here US/ UK)
– pearls or glass beads (e.g. US/ UK)
– necklace chain (e.g. US/ UK)
– jump ring and a clasp (e.g. Jump Rings US/ UK and clasps US/ UK)
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Select the beads you want, string them onto your wire and arrange them as you’d like.
then simply wrap the wire around the beads
wrap some wire in the space between each bead (I like the look of three loops but you could just do one or two if you prefer)
this is what the back looked like. (In the other necklaces I attached a jump ring but on this one I just formed a loop with the wire.)
and this is what you end up with 🙂
I love how each one is so different
Salma says
love it! Sharing it!
Red Ted Art says
Oooh lovely! Thank you!!!
Esther says
Pinning it! So simple and beautiful!
Red Ted Art says
Aah fab, thank you! And yes, I think it is a stunning Guest post!
Mummy Matters says
I love doing wirework and these designs are gorgeous, will definitely be giving it a go. Thanks 🙂
Carolina J. says
I love it too! Absolutely beautiful!
Funky Junk Interiors says
So cool! I’ve always wondered how these were made. Wonderful tute!
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Donna
Red Ted Art says
Oh thank you for the Share!!! 🙂 much appreciated!
Michelle says
OOOOOH I love these thanks so much for the tutorial, can’t wait to try it!
Liz Burton says
These are so beautiful. I’m really really impressed.
Stunning photography too. Thanks for sharing x
Judy says
Those are so pretty! How hard would it be to make earrings like this?
Amanda says
These are beautiful! Can’t wait to make them as gifts for Christmas 🙂
thanks for sharing!
Red Ted Art says
Ooh fabulous! Have lots of fun!
mummiafelice says
These are gorgeous! What a clever idea!
creativejewishmom/sara says
love love love these pendants, maybe it’s finally time for me to make some! thanks for sharing on Craft schooling Sunday!
Kimberly says
Wow, I had no idea they so easy to make. I just might to take a crack at those this weekend. Thanks!
Red Ted Art says
Have fun! And would love to see your results!
Seaweed & Raine says
Thanks for the tutorial. I have been wanting to make one of these for a while (I saw them on the web months ago and couldn’t remember where I saw it when I next wanted it).
Red Ted Art says
Ooh how fabulous that Sarah agreed to guest post it here then! Yay!
Yoka says
Just beautiful I love it.
You inspire me to give this a try.
Thanks for the tutorial.
Lora says
Love it! Is there any way you can make ear rings to match it ?
Red Ted Art says
I would have thought so – maybe stick them on an earring “backing”?
Mary Buttons says
They’re great, would love a broach to match!
Lidia Zuniga says
Que hermoso, facil y elegante!
Ashley says
What a perfect jewelry project for spring! This is also a great way to use up bauble odds and ends because each egg can be different!
I’ve actually featured this project on my own blog here if you want to check it out (linking back to this page of course!): http://www.ashleypicanco.com/pinspiration-monday-5-diy-spring-decor-crafts/
Thanks for sharing such a cute idea!
alex hernandez says
lovely so nice of you to share
Melissa Page says
Can the 20 gage wire be as sturdy? My mom loves birds and I think this would be great gift for her. I think I shall try this and it as a present on her birthday.
Red Ted Art says
I confess, I am not sure, as this is a guest post! DO let me know how you get on!
Melissa says
Will do! xx
Janie Rinta says
Beautiful and creative idea 🙂 Hugs…Janie