Choker

Chokers are cute accessories that gives a nice grungy feel to any outfit. I decided to make my own one day, and not sharing a good method of making one seemed rude. I will be using some ribbon I've had for ages that I never used, but you can use anything you want really. I have a YouTube video up on my process for those who don't want to read about it.

You can also buy this choker in my shop .

The things you will need for this DIY.

• Ribbon (any material you choose)
• Pliers
• Clasps 
• A Lobster Claw Clasp and 
• Lighter (do not use this if you are not old enough to do so. use it with caution)
• Pendant
• Attachment Ring
• Chains

• Step 1

Measure how large you want the necklace. Do you want it the pedant to hang below your clavicle, or above it? This your choice, so figure out how much ribbon should be cut out and cut it.  

• Step 2

If you want clean edges on your ribbon you have to melt the fabric a little bit. Do not burn the ribbon, just singe the ends you've cut. This not a necessary step, I chose to do this so the ribbon wouldn't start fraying after being worn.I didn't take a picture of the singed edges though, I'm sorry.

•  Step 3

Attach the end clasps to the end of the ribbon with the pliers. Make sure that the clasps are even and not pulling on the material. The right arrow is pointing to some pulling, and the left arrow is pointing to the correct way the choker should look. It should be smooth and wrinkle-less.

• Step 4

After you've done that attach the attachment ring as well as the pendant. You must attach them both together, so you won't have to do any later adjustments to the choker. Open the attachment ring with the pliers, slip it through the material and then slid the pendant on the open ring. Close the ring when you're finished attaching the pendant. 

• Step 5 

Attach the chains to the ends of the clasps using the pliers, of course. At this point you are 75% finished, so congratulate yourself for being productive.

• Step 6

Now all you have to do is attach the lobster claw clasp and the hook. You are officially done making your own choker. 

I am sorry for the terrible explanation, I was trying to make this as easy to follow as I possibly could. 

Everything in this DIY was bought at Hobby Lobby, except for the key pendant. The key pendant was bought at Walmart.

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Alrighty I will see you guys Friday.