How to Make a St. Patrick's Day Statement Necklace
By Janet Crowther of (For the Makers) Contributor This St. Patrick's Day, skip the same old green T-shirt and make a real statement -- a statement necklace, actually. It's perfect for St. Patrick's Day (or any day) and only takes a few easy-to-find materials. Avoid a couple pinches this St. Patrick's Day by making this shamrock pattern necklace in the perfect shade of green. Master a few key techniques below and you'll be making statement jewelry in no time -- all the time! Materials: 20 headpins 13 (10x12mm) faceted glass teardrop beads round-nose pliers wire cutters 7 (16x12mm) faceted glass rectangle beads chain-nose pliers 20 small jump rings 2 large jump rings 21" curb chain cut into 5 sections: two sections of 2", two sections of 4.75", and one section of 7.5" lobster clasp