The First Necklace

First Necklace - Generic Victorian Ornate Necklace (with dice!)

Overall the necklace was inspired by Victorian chokers and I feel it was a good first attempt at making something pretty.  The materials, except for the dice which I already had, were all purchased at a local big box craft store.  The chain is from a spool of aluminum unfinished curb chain and the findings are also probably aluminum (chain stores tend not to label materials).  The dice are hand-drilled all the way through using a 1/16" bit and a cordless electric drill.  I've found drilling from corner to corner is ideal (since who doesn't want the highest roll facing forward), but is challenging without a drill press (not impossible though if you have good aim).  Getting used to the tools is a big part of making this, but even after a single necklace it gets easier to loop the finding.  As a note, buy better pliers then I did or they twist while working.  Dice are on head pins with a single glass bead on each side and then looped onto the chain.  I'm still looking for a good place to buy unfinished bulk curb chain in better metals (preferably stainless steel).  Please leave me know if you have anywhere that is good.  I'll update soon with the next necklace

~Glitterforge Phoenix