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:
- 14k gold filled small or medium rolo chain
- a bronze wishbone charm or any other small charm
- a gold filled lobster claw clasp with ring
- a gold filled 4mm jump ring
- 2 pairs of chainnose pliers
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)
Nice post! I also change or make jewelry stuff especially earrings and necklaces. Your pictures are also really nice 🙂
Very sweet & easy {I love anklets, they just scream summertime!}
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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
YAAY! THat anklet is back! Looks super delicate and chic in those photos. Can’t wait to give this a go with one of my broken necklaces!
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so pretty and delicate xx
It’s gorgeous! I love the delicate chain.
Sarah x
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lovely!… nice work!
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I love it!!! it’s simple but it’s so cute!!!
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that’s so cute!!
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Lovely and simple.
What do you use to cut the chain? Just wondering what works best without marring the metal! Thanks!
@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.
Love the photographs 🙂
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this is so cute! really love a wishbone piece of jewellery!
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Amazing DIY! It doesn’t look like it’s DIY
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Love the wishbone charm.
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I loved it!
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Great idea!!
look my new DIY: http://detrasdellabial.blogspot.com.es/2012/07/diy-bracelet-neon.html
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This is so cute! I think I’m going to try this out cuz I love DIY’s!
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nice!
Simple, elegant and chic! Love it!
Thanks for all the wonderful tips and inspiration!
Chelsea
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really cool with that wishbone!
super cute 🙂 thanks for sharing!
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.
Très joli ! J’aime
Vi
So simple. I was going to buy something like this but now we’ll see…
You make me feel like I should start making DIY jewelry asap! 🙂
Thats really cute, I like how thin it is.
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Cute and easy to make. Thanks for sharing! <3
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Such a great DIY – will definitely be trying it myself! 🙂
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I love anklets and this looks easy to do, I think I might try it! Great pics….
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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!!
The most easiest things are so beautiful 🙂 amazing post! Thank you
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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!
This is such a great DIY! I love tiny pendants like the wishbone!
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You can create your own collages of your DIY’s.
See Laurens here: http://www.amazine.com/story/400855
sorry I ment see Lauren’s example of your work here!
You have some really great creative DIY ideas and inspiration on your blog!
I think you would like my website http://www.amazine.com
You can create your own collages of your DIY’s or thoughts!
See an example of Laurens here: http://www.amazine.com/story/400855
Let me know what you think!
Anklets are the best little diy’s because they are short and sweet, but extra satisfying to wear <3
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Pretty! I love the wishbone charm 🙂
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Omg! That is so cute. You guys makes everything so easy !
Very pretty! I am a big fan of your diy’s, as they are very similar to what I sell! 🙂
Very cute! I also have a wishbone necklace, would be a nice combo
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very cute!!i really love your blogg<3
Awesome:)
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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 🙂
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!)
hi… your jewelry designs are beautiful! how to get in touch with you?
This is so cute <3 Just made one myself and I'm loving it 😀
8/24..I wanted to say that I liked your hand crafted made bracelett.
You have a wonderful eye for designing…>Can you incorporate any of our products into your DIY projects? We are a supplier of chandelier crystals
Great idea! I am going to try this one out.
Great design. this is adorable. Your designs are really really good!
Gorgeous and simple idea. Thank you for sharing!
How did you get the jump ring through the chain? I’m having a lot of trouble attaching the clasp and closure to the chain…
cute and simple! I love your works as always, thank you!
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I absolutely loved this anklet you made! It’s the perfect combination of something simple and stylish . Love it!!!
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wherecan you buy chains and jumprings and stuff like that
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