How to Make a Wish Charm Necklace

Combine a lucky horseshoe charm with others to create a lariat-style wish charm necklace.

Lucky charms such as the number seven, horseshoe, four-leaf clover, dice and a turkey wishbone can be combined to make a "charming" necklace. The charms are available in a variety of metals including silver and gold. After finishing this "wish charm" lariat-style necklace, link a few more lucky charms to make a matching bracelet and pair of earrings. A necklace or matched set would make a thoughtful gift to a special relative or friend.

Things You'll Need

• One 24 inch length of silver or gold round chain
• Small gold or silver lobster clasp
• 10 silver or gold horseshoe, wishbone, lucky seven, four-leaf clover and pair of dice charms
• Chain nose pliers

Instructions

1. Attach the lobster clasp to the chain end by slightly opening the end circle with the chain nose pliers, inserting the clasp end and closing the chain circle.

2. Wrap the chain around your neck and determine where you will attach the clasp to the chain, leaving at least 4 inches of loose chain for the lariat.

3. Attach a horseshoe charm at the clasp attachment spot with pliers. The charm will serve as an indicator and will make the clasp less obvious.

4. Attach the lucky seven, pair of dice and wishbone charms down the length of the lariat.

5. Attach a final four-leaf clover charm to the chain.

References

• "Martha Stewart's Encyclopedia of Crafts;" Martha Stewart; Potter Craft; 2009