Pencil Necklace

Jewelry made from colorful pencils is a lot of fun! This beautiful piece of jewelry is sexy and simple to create. The colorful necklace can be used as a statement piece or a unique gift. Let's get started...

What you will need:

1. Colorful Pencils

2. Saw

3. Necklace Chord or Wire

4. Scissors

5. Drill

6. Necklace Clasps

7. Necklace Crimps

8. 1/16 drill bit

9. Marker

10. Ruler

11. Pliers

Open pack of pencils and arrange the pencils how you want them to look.

Note: Make sure your pencil design in an area where the pencils will not move.

Mark the areas you will cut and drill.

Suggestion: Drill-hole marks should be approximately 1/4 inch from the smoothest end.

Use saw to cut the pencils.

Warning: Using sharp tools is dangerous. Please make sure to have your fingers away from the blade and someone in close proximity in case of an emergency.

Use a 1/16 drill bit to drill a hole in each pencil.

String the pencils with the necklace chord or wire.

Cut the necklace to your desired length.

Note: 8 inches is usually an appropriate size for an adult.

Fasten the string by securing the crimps

Secure and tighten necklace loops and clasps with a pliers.

Sharpen pencils to desired sharpness.

Note: If the pencils are undesirably sharp use a piece of paper or emery board to buff and flatten the tip.

Wipe your stylish necklace off with water or acetone and show everyone your awesome new design.