Wire Wrap Necklace
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Here’s a way for your kid to show off that lucky pebble or one-of-a-kind beach find he picked up during a recent adventure.
| Prep Time: Under 1 hour | |
| What you need: | |
| Scissors
20-gauge silver-colored or copper wire Special stone, beach glass, shell, or other small treasure Leather cording Lanyard hook (sold at most craft stores) | |
| Seasons: Rainy day, Year round | |
| Materials: wire | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | Cut two 10-inch lengths of wire. |
| 2. | Wrap the midsection of one wire around the chosen treasure and tightly twist together the ends. |
| 3. | Likewise, attach the second wire from the opposite side, just below the first one. |
| 4. | Bend the twisted wire pairs up alongside the treasure and join them together at the top with a few more twists. |
| 5. | Form a small loop (large enough to thread the cording through). |
| 6. | Wrap at least 1/4 inch of wire around the base of the loop, then snip off the excess. |
| 7. | Cut the leather cording to the desired length plus 2 inches. |
| 8. | Tie a lanyard hook onto one end and tie the other end into a loop. |
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