copper pipe necklace :: diy

i'm a statement necklace girl. the bigger and brighter, the better! these copper pipe necklaces fit in perfectly with the rest of my statement collection. i love these with a simple white t-shirt and boyfriend jeans. very chic.

here's how i did it:

supplies:

• copper piping (pre-cut, or cut your own)
• parachute cord
• embroidery string
• glue gun & glue
• scissors
• lighter (not pictured)

the DIY details:

1. begin by cutting 2 or 3 lengths of parachute cord. make them extra long (maybe double the length of what you want your finished necklace to be).
2. singe the ends of the cords with a lighter or candle flame. this will keep your cord from fraying
3. group your pieces together and fold in half.
4. loop one of the chord ends through a copper pipe
5. loop the other ends through the copper pipe - this time in the opposite direction
6. continue adding piping using this criss/cross pattern until you come to your last pipe bead
7. use your hot glue and secure the ends inside the last piece of pipe. 
8. you can stop here or wrap embroider string around parts of the necklace to add more color.
9. wear like a rock star. 

what do you think? too big for your taste, or do you love statement pieces like me?