Skeleton Key Necklace

I've been making a lot of jewelry lately, and this old skeleton key was begging to be worn.

Supplies:

Key

2.3 mm chain

Acrylic Paint

Toggle Clasp (closure)

2 Jump rings

charms/beads

wire

wire cutter

First I decided to paint my key using acrylic paint.

I wanted my necklace to not just be a single key on a chain (even though you could do that as well.) So I decided to bling it out by adding some beads and loose charms I had. So first I took some armature and strung up some beads...

Then I wrapped it around the top of my key to create a loop for my chain to fit into.

I then found all the random charms I could find and strung them through my chain, putting the key in the middle.

I attached my jump rings to my chain and the toggle clasps to the jump rings.

(I think this heavy of a necklace would look best on a longer chain, resting mid chest or longer. So make sure to cut a long enough chain!)

And here are some "myspace" type photos to show you the outcome:

This necklace would look cute on ribbon as well! 

--Emily Jo