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DIY Anklet

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These days we’re all for reincorporating the anklet back into our accessory repertoire. Made with thin chain and tiny charms, delicate anklets are the perfect summer trinket for those beachy bare feet or barely there sandals. This week’s DIY requires only two pairs of pliers and a handful of accessible supplies – which can then be used to make bracelets and necklaces, too!

You’ll need:

Cut the chain to length by measuring it around the ankle. Using the pliers in a back and forth motion, open the jump ring that is attached to the lobster clasp. Thread one end of the chain onto the ring. Close the ring.

Thread the wishbone charm onto the chain. Thread the chain onto the 4mm jump ring and close it with the pliers.

Honestly, that’s it! How incredibly easy was that?!

The same method can be applied to a bracelet or necklace – just search for charms online and you’re ready to make charm jewelry all summer long!

(all images by HonestlyWTF)

57 Comments

  1. Ina    July 10, 2012

    Nice post! I also change or make jewelry stuff especially earrings and necklaces. Your pictures are also really nice :)

  3. Messy    July 10, 2012

    Love this! I have a necklace that just broke with a wishbone charm – I may just ahve to upcycle it! :)
    Thanks for the idea!
    Cheers,
    Messy

  11. Wren    July 10, 2012

    What do you use to cut the chain? Just wondering what works best without marring the metal! Thanks!

  12. Erica    July 10, 2012

    @Wren you can use wire cutters or even a pair of nail clippers. also, the chain is thin enough that it wouldn’t destroy a normal pair of scissors.

  24. Michele    July 10, 2012

    Thanks for reminding me to wear mine from 1965 it is as beautiful now as it was then and it still fits exactly right and we just celebrated our 41st anniversary so the engraving is still correct.

  29. aylin    July 11, 2012

    Cute and easy to make. Thanks for sharing! <3

    -http://thedailyposh.blogspot.com

  32. Anne    July 11, 2012

    LOVE this look for summer. I am always looking to accent with dainty pieces that are chic and feminine. My latest obsession is with http://www.mykitsch.com/jewelry/ . They have a new line of jewelry that has pieces just like this. I also am going to attempt to make them on my own after reading this!!

  34. Lauren    July 11, 2012

    Love this anklet for summer! I recently wore this anklet with a dress and pair of Chinese Laundry pumps and I got so many compliments!

  41. Abigail    July 18, 2012

    Very pretty! I am a big fan of your diy’s, as they are very similar to what I sell! :)

  46. Mimi    March 23, 2013

    I got all my ‘ingredients’ stated above…placing the jump ring into the chain is close to impossible! It takes a long time, you Ned patience. Not as simple and effortless it seems on the pics, FYI :)

  47. Katie    April 28, 2013

    hope its okay if I mention you on my blog? I have just started blogging and wanted to feature this DIY on it. Let me know if you don’t want me to! ( it probably won’t go up for a few days or weeks, i need to get some nerve to do it!)

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