DIY: Rope Necklace

A DIY Tutorial on how to add this simple statement piece to your outfits. 

Inspired: I have recently been watching a few seasons of Project Runway America when I saw one of the contestants wearing a rope necklace. 

Verdict: It's the perfect piece for draped outfits, that bohemian maxi dress or to add a bit of edge to a simple white T. 

Materials You Will Need:

• Rope (Bunnings)
• Twine (Dollar Store)
• Jewellery Chain (Dollar Store)
• Links (Dollar Store)
• Claw Clasp Closure (Dollar Store)
• Glue Gun 
• Scissors

Step One
Cut your rope into four lengths of 40cms each. 

Step Two
Dividing them into two parts, start over lapping each part over the other two - as indicated in the picture. 
If you find it difficult to keep it in place try taping the ropes down onto a flat surface. 

Step Three
Once you have reached the end of your piece (leaving about 2" allowance), get one of the links and insert it into one of the inner ropes - as indicated in the picture. 

Step Four
Before closing the link, insert your chain and cut it at 2" in length. 

Step Five
Gather all four ends together and using your glue gun, wrap the twine around the end to secure the ropes in place, making sure that you allow the chain to hang out of the end.
If you find this step difficult try using some masking tape to gather the ends together, before wrapping the twine.

Step Six
Repeat Steps 3, 4, 5 to the other end of your necklace. 
Please make sure that you allow the chain to hang out of the end - as indicated in the picture. 
It should look similar to this. 

Step Seven
Join links to both chains.

Step Eight
Join your claw clasp closure to one of the links. 

Step Nine
Voile! You are done with your rope necklace. Enjoy Styling!

Styling.

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