How to Customize Your Own Sports Necklace
A sports necklace is a crafty way to be creative and show your team spirit. Since the amount of effort required is completely up to you, even children can make their own sports necklaces. More advanced techniques can make for a more formal piece that both women and men can add to their collection.
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Select your materials. Use embroidery thread to make a simple sports necklace using team colors. Buy a metal chain in the quality of your choice for a more formal piece. Consider using elastic and beads for child's craft sports necklaces. Keep in mind who will be wearing the necklace, how much money you plan to spend, and the desired difficulty level of the craft. Measure your neck or use a necklace as a template for size.
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Weave a simple sports necklace using embroidery thread. Use the guide in the Resources section for a simple weaving method, or use your own technique to create a necklace using your sports teams colors. Add letters within the weave to spell out the name of your favorite team. Include numbers in the weave pattern if the necklace is for a favorite player. Use the Resources to learn how to weave messages and numerals.
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Create a simple custom piece using premeasured and cut string, fishing wire or thin jewelry elastic with an extra inch or two in added length. Affix to one end of your necklace a jewelry closure, available at craft stores, to keep beads from falling off or use a simple knot. Use solid color beads, letter and number beads, or more complex beads including sports symbols and mascot images to add a message and design your necklace. Affix the loose end of the necklace to the closure or tie both ends into a secure knot to finish the elastic into a loop. Trim excess length.
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Create a more formal necklace using a metal chain. Purchase a chain with large links to affix charms, or a tightly woven chain to include a pendant. Match the metal to the charm or pendant you select. Visit specialty shops or online retailers to order mascot images, numbers, logos and other unique pendants and charms. Consider extra details such as precious stone embedding or engraving for added individuality.
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