Personalized Bottle Cap Necklace

Turn an ordinary bottle cap into a personalized necklace for a child.

By Megan Palevich, Reillybelle.net
Filed under: Jewelry Making, How To

Jewelry maker Megan Palevich of Reillybelle Original Designs shares a jewelry project that creates a one-of-a-kind necklace for your favorite 'tween. This is a great craft project for an older child to create on their own or with a little help from a cool and crafty adult.

Materials Needed:

unused bottle cap (available at craft stores)
drill
name printed on photo paper
1-inch circle punch
spray adhesive
clear epoxy stickers
10-mm split rings

6-mm split rings
sterling silver head pins
decorative crystals and beads
sterling silver balls, bead caps and spacers
3/8" wide grosgrain ribbon
lighter

Steps:

1. Print a name or saying on photo paper in a color and font of your choice. Cut out the name or saying with a 1-inch punch or circle cutter.

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2. Drill a hole in the top and bottom of the bottle cap. The top will be used for hanging the pendant and the bottom will be used for adding decorative beadwork.

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3. Spray the back of the photo paper with spray adhesive and attach it to the top of the bottle cap. Press firmly to make sure the photo paper is properly adhered.