watch parts & peter pan :: DIY

i love little bits & pieces of things, don't you? especially watch & clock parts! i have had these, among others, lying around for a while and thought it was time to do something with them.

i'm also loving peter pan collars right now. however, i think they only look appropriate on really innocent, sweet children. i don't think i could pull one off... unless i 'edged' it up a bit and that's exactly what i did!

so, here's the details on my new, edgy, peter-pan-collared watch-part necklace:

you'll need:

• chain of different varieties
• old watch & clock pieces
• jump rings
• jewelry cutters
• clasp

the DIY details:

1. i first glued (e-6000) my pieces together to get a layout that i liked.
2.  cut my different chains into 3 different lengths. then, in 1/2 again.
3. this gave me 6 total pieces
4. i attached one of each chain to the center watch piece using the same jump ring.
5. repeat on other side
6. at the opposite end of the chains gather into one jump ring for each side, also looping a clasp on one side.

would you wear this statement piece? i think it would look fantastic with a strapless lbd! xo