Recycled Style Project: The Paperclip Necklace
Funky paperclip necklaces spotted on at Zoran Dobric Fall 2010 runway show.
Zoran Dobric F/W 2010
This piece is the perfect little DIY evening project. It’s easy to create even if you aren’t very crafty. Just loop some giant paper clips on to each other sculpturally, tie a ribbon to the ends and add a small embellishments for idiosyncratic style.
You may even want to try painting the paper clips in a vibrant color or using a bright ribbon for an accessory you can use to transition your winter basics into spring.
Feeling crafty? Check out Carbon Couture’s Face Time, for another easy DIY.
Tags: paperclip necklace, spray paint, super easy DIY project, zoran dobric
April 9th, 2010 at 4:28 pm
You did a great job on this! I wonder how much the original cost haha - definitely not less than a few mega-paperclips
April 9th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
so cool! I really need to find some giant clips!
April 9th, 2010 at 10:08 pm
I used to clip colorful paperclips into art for my bedroom wall (as a teenager).
April 12th, 2010 at 6:34 am
I saw this style somewhere and I though it’s really creative. Painting them with color would show more personality.
April 12th, 2010 at 11:03 am
Love It!. I did DYI like this but with safety pins. This is fab!
April 12th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
That’s a great piece Kristen. Can you please share how you made it and where you found the giant paper clips?
April 13th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Giant paper clips are only a couple dollars for a pack of ten at Staples. Literally just played around with layering and attaching them onto themselves - clipping them to each other like key rings. It is that simple!
April 20th, 2010 at 11:42 am
This is a really great necklace… I love how EASY and ACCESSIBLE you just made a designer item.