Visit johnwik.com<br />Learn how to make necklaces using antique keys in conjunction with basic supplies like cord and jump rings.<br /><br />Jump to:<br />Key Necklace with Chicago Screws and Cord - 1:45<br />Corded Key Necklace - 6:22<br />Double-Corded Key Necklace - 10:33<br />Chain Mail Key Necklace - 15:18<br /><br />---<br />Tools and Materials:<br /><br />Key Necklace with Chicago Screws and Cord<br /><br />- At least 3 keys<br />- Chicago Screws - 1 more than the amount of keys you’re using<br />- 2 pieces of approximately 18 inch cord (1mm to 2mm)<br />- 2-hole button<br />- Scissors<br />- Screwdriver (optional)<br /><br />Corded Key Necklace<br /><br />- At least 3 keys<br />- Approximately 36 inches of 1mm to 2mm cord<br />- 2-hole button (optional)<br />- Scissors<br /><br />Double-Corded Key Necklace<br /><br />- At least 3 keys<br />- Approximately 48 inches of cord (1mm to 2mm)<br />- Cord clasp (crimps, rings, clasp) or 2-hole button<br />- Scissors<br />- Flat-nose pliers (or other suitable pliers)<br /><br />Chain Mail Key Necklace<br /><br />- Any number of keys - I used 13 for this tutorial<br />- 76 (or more/less) of 18 gauge 3/16 inch jump rings (opened)<br />- 48 (or more/less) of 18 gauge 5/32 inch jump rings (closed)<br />- Clasp with rings to connect to chain<br />- 2 pairs of pliers (flat-nose and/or chain-nose work best)<br /><br />---<br />Other supplies:<br /><br />Here is the search I use on ebay for keys:<br />http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=...<br /><br />Pay attention to the condition - if there is too much corrosion I usually don't get them (unless the pattern of corrosion looks like it might be cool - sometimes the pitted keys look nice when polished but you never really know until you see them in person.)<br /><br />Another place to find keys is at antique stores - particularly those antique shows where many vendors are at an event. The best deal I ever got on keys was at an outdoor show from a guy who had a whole box I could choose from.<br /><br />Other types of keys to look for would be barrel keys, trunk keys, skate keys, clock keys, scandinavian padlock keys, radiator keys... Basically anything with holes for connecting - there are a few modern key styles that have suitable holes as well, but I like the old ones. Old VW keys are pretty cool, but they're highly collectible so they'll cost more than your basic flat key.<br /><br />Chicago screws used in this tutorial are here:<br />https://www.buckleguy.com/cs7705-flat...<br /><br />Flitz for cleaning keys may be available at your local hardware store - you can also get it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Flitz-Plastic-...<br /><br />* Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy the tutorial!
