DIY - Safety Pin Necklace

I was inspired to make my own version of the Tom Binns Safety Pin Necklace.  The original is no longer available but similar versions of his necklaces sell for over $900. The original looks like this...

Tom Binns Safety Pin Necklace

Instead of using rhinestone strands I decided to make the safety pins sparkle.

Supply List

1. large safety pins
2. jump rings
3. chain of different sizes and types of metal (if desired)
4. glitter glue
5. pliers

I started by coating the head of each pin with glitter glue. I coated one side, let it dry completely and coated the other side.

While the pins were drying I determined the length of my necklace. Then using pliers I created length of chain for my necklace. Some lengths of chain were shorter. Using small jump rings attached to each end of the safety pin, I joined two lengths of chain on several strands.  I used a safety pin as the necklace closure.

• safety pins - from my sewing kit
• glitter glue - $3 (plenty left for a future project)
• chain -  $10 (with left over chain) + some left from my DIY - Chain Detail Jacket
• jump rings - from my jewelry supplies (you can get them for a few dollars at the craft store)

FINAL COST  - $13
SAVINGS - $900+