Bohemian Summer DIY Necklace
Made from unexpected materials, this fashion forward DIY accessory is the new free kids' craft that girls will love!
Teens and tweens will fall head-over-heels this summer for this whimsical Bohemian Summer DIY Necklace. Made primarily with duct tape, this free kids' craft is a great project for jewelry-making beginners that's both eye-catching and easy to make. Girls can choose their favorite duct tape prints to add a pop of color and then begin weaving this super pretty multi-strand necklace.
This summer craft for kids looks super stylish when paired with a light-weight sundress or works amazingly as a statement necklace when worn with a plain tee or tank top. This duct tape craft is perfect as a birthday party activity or makes an awesome 4H project. Whatever ensemble your girls wear it with, this DIY necklace is this summer's trending new fashion statement.
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Primary TechniqueJewelry Making
SeasonSummer
Age GroupPre-Teens, Teens
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Duck Tape®
- Round Stirring Straws
- .5mm Elastic Cord
- 2 Jump Rings
- 1 Clasp
- Scissors
- Pliers
- Crafting Board
Instructions
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Cut sixteen 5 in. strips of Duck Tape®.
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Cover sixteen 5 in. stirring straws with your strips of Duck Tape® from step 1 by rolling the tape onto the straw.
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Cut the straw with your scissors into small pieces. These will be your beads.
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Cut seven 20 in. long pieces of cord with your scissors.
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String all the cords through a single jump ring and tie them together.
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Secure the ends with a piece of Duck Tape®.
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String all your beads onto your cord.
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Connect another jump ring to a clasp with your pliers.
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Take your necklace from step 7 and secure the end cords to the jump ring attached to the clasp just like you did in steps 5-6.
Do your kids have any duct tape jewelry ideas? Make sure to leave a comment below!