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DIY Fashion Tutorial: Tom Binns Safety Pin Necklace

Tom Binns necklace
I was inspired by this picture while browsing a local fashion magazine. Tom Binns’ jewellery is so sought after, even Anna Wintour wants her hands on one. We’re no different but alas, I only have money for some chains, diamante necklace and bunch of safety pins which is just what we need for this tutorial~!!!
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We have some chains here (approximately 3 metres of it), alot of safety pins and a beautiful diamante necklace we found. It is a good idea to find one that is dramatic or else there really is no point making this. We’re making a statement necklace, not something you wear when you run across the prairie fields.

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First, we wanna connect one end of the chain to the necklace itself so we made use of the jump ring that holds the clasp to the necklace.

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Then we start winding the chain in between the loops until it covers the entire necklace. The reason for the chain is to fill up the empty spaces in between the necklace so it looks less sparse, tone down the bling and also provides loops for the safety pins to go on later.

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So this is how it’s gonna look like with all the chains on, the necklace is less glaring and costume-y. As you can see one safety pin is on, that is how I’ve finished off the other end of the chain.

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Start piling on the safety pins~!!!! Make it interesting and random, this is the fun part. Even Dawn who’s usually the assigned photographer for the DIY posts wants in on this.

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And here is the finished product. We overbought safety pins as you can see but heyyyy we can use them for some other things!! :D We hope you’ve enjoyed this DIY fashion tutorial~!! Do look out for the next one!

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We made matching earrings too~!!

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16 comments for “DIY Fashion Tutorial: Tom Binns Safety Pin Necklace”

  1. Wow!!! Thanks for this tutorial. Like it so much. Too bad can’t really wear necklace like this everyday. :/

    Posted by Reiko | December 10, 2009, 9:40 am
    • WOW REiko, you’re really fast in posting.

      This necklace isn’t rly for everyday, more like those things to glam up a nice dinner without being too uptight about things.

      Ask Tom Binns, we’re not the designer. LOL

      Posted by Arissa | December 10, 2009, 9:44 am
  2. Love it! Great idea and fabulously done. I love your DIY tut’s :D

    Posted by Samantha Nandez | December 10, 2009, 11:01 am
  3. That looks great. I might have to give it a go. Not sure what necklaces I have at home. Hmmm.

    Posted by Retro Chick | December 10, 2009, 11:55 am
  4. This is so cool! Great breakdown of the steps. Gotta try! (Gotta find cheaper chains…)

    Posted by Meghan | December 10, 2009, 3:38 pm
  5. Awesome! I always love your tutorials. <3

    Posted by misshermes | December 11, 2009, 11:42 am
  6. [...] DIY Fashion Tutorial: Tom Binns Safety Pin Necklace – pretty freakin’ awesome! [...]

    Posted by Link Love - Week Ending 11/Dec 2009 | Joanne Faith.com | December 11, 2009, 11:30 pm
  7. Brilliant! It actually looks Christmassy, perfect for the holiday season :) And now, can we have a hair tutorial from Dawn? Heh.

    Posted by The Little Teochew | December 13, 2009, 11:23 am
  8. [...] Amaze! I may have to make myself one. (right after I’ve altered those clothes I bought 6 months ago, cleaned up my office, and packed for our 3 week holiday). [...]

    Posted by Pick N Mix – Week Starting 14 December 2009 | Cupcakes and Mace | December 14, 2009, 11:10 am
  9. Wow, great tutorial thanks! I’m a fan of all things shiny and sparkly.. definitely got to try this out sometime. :P

    Posted by Joanna | December 17, 2009, 10:18 pm
  10. I love how this turned out! I’m going to make one now!

    Posted by Adrienne | January 8, 2010, 11:22 pm
  11. Sick necklace!

    I will definitely try making one once I find a good necklace to start out with.

    Posted by SyntheticElegance | February 10, 2010, 9:05 pm

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