Cell charms are fun pieces of jewelry that dangle from a cellphone. This project is also a great way to use up any extra beads you have lying around, or showcase your vintage finds in a new way. This cute vintage owl cell charm, as created by jewelry designer Kris Nations ( krisnations.com), takes less than 10 minutes to make!
You will need: Straight pin, large bead (like this vintage owl), 2 small round beads of contrasting color, mobile phone charm holder (available at select bead stores or online at craftzine.com/go/cellholder), pliers, wire cutter, round-nose pliers
1. Beading Take the straight pin and string the beads, starting with a small round bead, so that the 2 smaller beads nest the larger one.
Wire cutters Round-nose pliers Plain-nose pliers
2. Securing Create a small loop approximately ½" before the top bead, using your round-nose pliers to twist the wire of the straight pin. Loop the wire twice around the pin and top bead tightly. Clip off the excess straight pin wire with your wire cutter.
3. Connecting Using both pliers, one in each hand, hold the jump ring of the mobile phone charm holder. Open the jump ring, with one hand twisting toward you and the other hand twisting away. Place finished charm inside the jump ring and close the ring securely.
Natalie Zee is an associate editor of CRAF T and writes for the craft blog at craftzine.com.
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