With spring just around the corner, it’s time to get in touch with our green thumbs. And if you don’t have one? You’re in luck because Darice has the perfect supplies for creating a cute and wearable miniature terrarium garden. This DIY necklace features a sturdy glass bottle charm and carefully selected natural elements. It only takes a few minutes to make – no watering needed!
Bottle Terrarium Garden Necklace Supplies:
- Darice Glass Bottle Charm with Rubber Stopper
- Darice 3 in 1 Pliers with Cutter
- Jewelry & Metal Glue
- Darice Silver Cable Chain
- Darice Spanish Moss
- Darice 22 Gauge Silver Wire
- Darice 6mm Jump Rings (2)
- Darice Stone Chip Beads
- Darice Silver Flower Charm
- Branch or Twig
- Toothpick
- Craft Scissors
Step One. Squeeze a 2-3 drops of glue into the bottle. You don’t need too much; a little goes a long way.
Step Two. Cut the moss into shorter strands and add to the bottle. You can add as little or as much as you’d like.
Step Three. Add the twig. You may need to trim this down before inserting in the bottle. Next, add a few stone chips beads to your terrarium garden.
Step Four. Take a 5-inch strand of wire and begin wrapping around the neck of the bottle.
Step Five. Add a 6mm jump ring to the flower charm.
Step Six. Add the charm to the wire.
Step Seven. Continue wrapping the wire around the bottle, pressing down the end to secure.
Step Eight. Add to a long strand of chain measuring 24-28 inches long, depending on your preference.
Step Nine. Connect the ends of the chain with a jump ring.
Looks like you might have a green thumb after all!
Enjoy your new DIY terrarium garden necklace!
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Kirsten is a lifestyle writer and craft book author focusing on DIY, food, health, and creativity. Since 2010, she has been sharing DIY projects at WildAmor.com (formerly Studs & Pearls). In May 2014, Kirsten published her first book, Studs & Pearls: 30 Creative Projects for Customized Fashion; you can find it at Barnes & Noble, Amazon & select independent bookstores. She spends most of her time writing, crafting, traveling, and dreaming up new recipe ideas. Kirsten is a born and raised New Yorker currently living in the Bay Area of California.
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