DIY pendants - how to make a simple and elegant decoration at home. How to make a choker with your own hands or an accessory that is fashionable at all times! DIY Long Neck Decoration

Choker necklaces come in different varieties. If a tattoo choker is firmly associated with shockingness and rebellion, then an elegant velvet on a lady’s neck or a ribbon choker is stylish and very fashionable. What is important is that a choker around the neck is easy to make with your own hands. Study the choker making tutorials presented in the article and create jewelry that will highlight your individuality.

This is perhaps the simplest choker of all the possible options.

Materials and tools

velvet ribbon 50-60 cm long. Can be purchased at stores selling handicraft materials

Tip: if you prefer velvet tape with a tight hold, buy an elastic velvet tape

end caps - special clamps for the ends of tapes - allow you to beautifully and neatly design sections without resorting to glue or a needle. As a rule, such accessories are sold in stores with materials for needlework / jewelry
pliers and scissors

Manufacturing instructions:

Cut the required length of tape
Lock the limit switches

Wear a choker with a pretty bow at the back

How to make a black velvet neck choker?

Materials and tools

velvet ribbon
limit switches
connecting rings
clasp with chain to help adjust neck circumference
pendant or medallion (optional)
pliers and scissors
sewing needle, sewing thread (to match the ribbon)

Manufacturing instructions

Measure your neck volume (NC). For example, OR was 33 cm

Assemble the castle. Using connecting rings, attach the limit switches to the lock. You should receive the assembled velvet fixing element
Place the resulting mount on any hard and flat surface. Measure its length (L). For example, the length of the assembled fixing element (see photo) is 3 cm

Taking into account the length of the fixing element, the net length of the tape (BL) should be

BH=OSH-DZ or BH= 33-3=30 (cm)

Be sure to make allowances for attaching the end switches (1 cm on both sides). As a result, the length of the tape will be 30+2=32 cm
Cut the required length of tape. If you plan to decorate your choker with a pendant that has a special eyelet, put it on a ribbon
Lock the limit switches
If the pendant/pendant/medallion you have chosen does not have an eyelet, sew or attach a decorative element using a connecting ring (after marking the middle of the ribbon)

Fashionable choker necklace is ready. Such as both a daytime decoration and an evening accessory

Choker design option. The following were used in production: velvet ribbon (width - 1.5 cm); pendant with a wide eye (the color of the stone matches the color of the ribbon); lobster lock with adjustable chain

Choker design option. The following were used in production: velvet ribbon (width - 1.7 cm); pendant made of cabochon (handmade) and teardrop-shaped glass bead; lobster lock with adjustable chain

How to make a choker with your own hands from satin and velvet ribbon?

Materials and tools

velvet/satin ribbon 50-60 cm long
limit switches
large connecting ring (the diameter of the ring should exceed the width of the tape by 1 cm)
pliers and scissors
fabric glue

Manufacturing instructions

Place the tape on a flat, hard surface
Cut into two equal halves
Place the connecting ring over the middle cut

Jump ring location

Wrap the free ends of the ribbon, forming ring holder loops. Secure the loops with glue

Tip #1: if you don’t have special glue at hand, don’t despair. The loops can be secured by making a few neat stitches using a needle and thread

Tip #2: If needle and thread stitches aren't your best friend, decorate the edges of the ribbon with pretty end stitches. Be sure to make sure that the ends have loops for attaching connecting rings. Secure the ring using connecting rings

Unusual idea: a transparent choker with a ring looks interesting

To make such a necklace, use silicone straps of suitable width. You can buy them in stores selling handicraft materials. Secure the ring with rivets. The choker is fixed on the neck using regular buttons. Rivets and buttons can be installed in a clothing/shoe/bag repair shop.

How to make a black velvet choker with a pendant? DIY choker with pendant

Agree, it is the pendant that determines the character of the choker.

Suspension can be

purchase at a jewelry store if you like expensive jewelry
buy in the “Everything for Jewelry” department if you prefer a democratic style
found at a flea market or antique shop (for lovers of jewelry with history)
do it yourself. A handmade pendant is a great way to stand out from the crowd and even get a little rowdy

To make an original choker pendant you will need

tin bottle cap (for example, beer bottle). The cover must not be deformed
decorative elements: beads, seed beads, stone chips for jewelry, cords, etc.
quick-drying glue. In this case, it is convenient to use a glue gun, which can be purchased in building materials departments.
jewelry wire (5 cm) or connecting ring
pliers
file

Instructions for making a choker pendant

Using an awl, make a through hole in the side of the lid
File away metal burrs with a file
Form a loop from the wire using pliers. If you decide to use a jump ring, skip this step
Fix the loop in the lid hole / insert the connecting ring

Tip: You can also paint the outside of the lid with acrylic paint at this stage.

Decorate the pendant using decorative elements and glue. If using sequins or drawings/photos to decorate the pendant, use clear epoxy jewelry resin to fill the void and create a protective screen

How to make a black choker tattoo

So many

The simplest pattern for weaving a choker tattoo is shown in the photo below.

Step-by-step photo instructions will tell you the main stages of making jewelry

1. Start by preparing your materials

Tip: you will need spandex 1 mm thick and 3 m long. You can buy a special fishing line for weaving chokers in stores with handicraft materials

2. Fold the vein in half and secure with tape or a large paper clip

Weaving a tattoo choker

The tattoo choker stretches well, so there is no need to use a special lock for the choker. Many choker braids attach the last knot to the first loop of the snake. This decoration is worn over the head

If there is a need to adjust the length of the jewelry, use jewelry locks with chains and special ends for decorative cords

How to make a choker tattoo from beads?

Beaded tattoo choke combines elegance and originality

An easy way to make a choker tattoo from beads

Take two strong threads (fishing lines) 1.5 m each
String beads onto each thread
Tie a choker using beaded threads instead of spandex (you will find a knitting pattern in the section “How to make a black choker tattoo”)

Advice. should be secured with a special locking lock

Choker tattoo made of beads (schemes)

For beginner needlewomen, these simple patterns are suitable:

The technique of bead weaving is quite simple, and the techniques are repeated. After reading the description of the work according to the first scheme, you can easily create many beautiful accessories

You will need

beading line - 3 m
large beads of different shapes and colors (blue hearts or other shaped beads - 10-15 pcs., round blue beads - 2 pcs., round brown beads - 2 pcs.)
clasp for jewelry
scissors

Manufacturing instructions

Place the clasp on the fishing line and secure it with a knot in the middle of the fishing line. This way you will get two working threads of equal length
String blue and then brown beads on both threads
Separate the threads and string 9 beads on each
Connect the threads and string a figured bead (heart)
Continue knitting, alternating steps 3 and 4
Once the choker reaches the required length, string first brown and then blue beads onto both threads
Secure the lock ring with a double knot. To ensure secure fixation, tuck the ends of the fishing line into a figured bead

The third pattern can be challenging because it uses a parallel weaving technique. A more detailed diagram of the technique is presented below

How to make a choker from beads: weaving pattern

The bead necklace pattern presented below is for experienced bead weavers. However, for the sake of such beauty it is worth a little effort

How to make a choker from lace?

Buy a lace ribbon of the required length. How to determine the length of a ribbon (lace or velvet) is described in the section “How to make a black choker for a neck from velvet?”
Fix the end switches, attach a jewelry lock or sew on buttons

The decoration is ready. If desired, the choker can be decorated with beautiful beads or a medallion

How to make a white lace choker?

A delicate choker will fit well into a summer wardrobe

Cut the lace to the required length

Secure the limit switches

Secure the jump ring and lock

Your decoration is ready

How to make a black lace choker?

Making this choker will require some effort, but look how beautiful this accessory is!

Materials and tools

black felt (for flower)
black lace ribbon (choker base)
thin red braid (for decorating the base)
black braid 1 cm wide (for ties and cutting edges)
black chain (for decoration)
scissors
pins
needle and thread

Manufacturing instructions

Make a flower template

Cut from felt

6 elongated elements (for petals)
2 circles (for the middle)

Fold the elongated elements so that the bottom part is slightly longer than the top, and secure with pins

Take one of the blanks for future petals and stitch along the fold line

Pull the thread a little: a small fold will form on the fabric. Without breaking the thread, do the same manipulation with all the workpieces

Collect all the petals to form a flower. Sew a circle on top. Decorate the middle circle with beads (black and red) or sequins

Decorate black lace with red braid

Secure the red ribbon while sewing on the black ribbon. Decorate the cut by lining the entire length with braid

Measure your choker. Sew the flower at the point that roughly divides the ribbon into 2/3 and 1/3. Sew the remaining circle to the place where the flower is attached from the wrong side. Attach a decorative chain if desired

How to make a fabric neck choker

This vintage choker looks incredibly elegant

Materials and tools

wide lace (the length of the lace is equal to the circumference of the neck)
black ribbon 1.5-1.7 cm wide. Length as desired, but not less than 60-70 cm
beads or beads for decoration
scissors
needle and thread

Manufacturing instructions

Create curly cuts at the end of the black ribbon

Choose the right belt width
Try the belt around your neck

Trim off the excess. Decorate the cutting area with a suitable end cap

Decorate the choker at your own discretion

Advice. Medallions made from lightning will look good on a leather choker

Video: Ribbon around the neck. Decoration for the image of a witch or vamp. Anna's Perlen. Beads with Anna

Gone are the days when making your own jewelry was considered bad taste and a lack of money. Many designers are developing jewelry collections that are much more expensive than gold and diamond jewelry.

So, what is costume jewelry?

According to the definition, costume jewelry (from French bijouterie)- decorations made from inexpensive materials. A variety of metals and alloys, transparent and colored glass, plastic, ceramics, wood and leather can be used for production. But high-quality jewelry can consist of expensive crystals, gold or silver plated. Such costume jewelry may be indistinguishable in appearance from real jewelry, but cost much more.

In more complex leather jewelry, real patterns are created or figures are cut out.

Natural materials (wood, stones, shells)

Wonderful summer decorations can be made from shells coated with varnish and strung on a thread.

Ordinary pebbles can also be used to create jewelry. Most often, a stone of an interesting shape is braided with wire to create a pendant:

And wooden jewelry has long become a classic:

Felt

Felt is an excellent material for creating jewelry. The decorations turn out very bright and truly sunny.

Beautiful handmade pendants are a task that anyone can handle. We will talk about unique jewelry that you can make yourself from practically available materials. They can easily be found at home or in the nearest store.

Pendant made of beads and beads

For beginners, it is better to practice on plastic or wooden beads. The latter, if desired, can be painted in any suitable color, if they have not yet been varnished. In the future - artificial or ornamental stones (for example, pearls, agate), solid wood.

It depends on the manufacturer how even each bead in the bag will be. Cheap Chinese ones often come across beads that are crooked, beveled or too narrow for a needle.

It is suitable for training and single-color “filling”, creating a “casual” effect in the boho style, etc., but a multi-colored pattern may go astray. Therefore, patterns of two or more shades are best made from high-quality Czech, Japanese or similar beads.

Wire pendant

The most common in three variations: steel, golden and aged bronze. More expensive and more difficult to process are copper and semi- and precious metals. It is found in different thicknesses, ranging from approximately 0.02-0.04 mm.

For a multi-layer decoration with a large number of elements, it is better to have several wires of the same color of different thicknesses.

To work with the material, you will need tools that can be borrowed from men: pliers and round nose pliers, wire cutters. And also a ruler along with a sketch of the pendant.

Polymer clay pendant

It will appeal to everyone who once loved to sculpt and has not lost their skills. Those who have already forgotten or want to improve their skills will be saved and delighted by the huge number of instructions on how to make a pendant with your own hands on the Internet - on video or with photos. You can achieve very beautiful multi-layered or gradient transitions by correctly folding or crushing pieces of clay.

The uniqueness of the material lies in the fact that it can be used to mold incredibly realistic fruits, berries, desserts, flowers, any figures and even landmark buildings that will look great as beads for earrings, pendants, bracelets and brooches. To do this, a fastener is carefully stuck into the finished products, and then everything is baked in the oven according to the instructions.

You should carefully monitor the expiration date and observe the storage conditions; if the polymer clay is overused, it will become difficult to wrinkle and will crumble after heating.

Cold porcelain pendant

It is easy to prepare at home, so it is one of the cheapest materials for creativity. Unlike polymer clay, it is more plastic and homogeneous, hardens at room temperature within several days.

Cold porcelain is easily painted with food dyes when cooked or after hardening with acrylic paints. It produces very delicate and realistic flowers, especially if you use molds taken from real plants.

Epoxy resin pendant

It is often sold as two components: a resin and a hardener. They are mixed in strict proportions and poured into silicone and plastic molds or bases for pendants. After about 1-2 days, the coating finally hardens and becomes transparent.

Pin pendant

Ideal for brutal military-style accessories, but can look bright and unusual if decorated (with beads, bright yarn, etc.).

Pendant made of chains, braid, lace

They are useful for hanging a pendant around your neck by adjusting the desired length, and for decorating the pendant itself.

In addition to the listed materials, options and ideas for making a pendant can be very different; even old forks, shells, keys or pieces of glass ground by waves will do, if you put in the effort and imagination.

Note!

Master class on how to make a beautiful pendant

Place the glass balls on a baking sheet and place in an oven preheated to 260 degrees for 20 minutes.
Pour the balls into cold water with ice, they will crack beautifully inside. The beads are ready.
Insert the pin into the hug, cut off the excess end with wire cutters, leaving 3-5 mm from the edge.
Bend the tip from the inside of the hugger with thin-nose pliers. Apply clear super glue thickly.
Press the ball firmly onto the glue. Wait until the materials set and leave to dry.
Thread a ring into the loop of the pin and pass a lace or chain through it.

The photo of how to make a pendant shows the steps of a simple manufacturing process that will be fun to do with younger students. When everything works out, move on to more complex and interesting products. Good luck!

DIY photo of pendants

Note!

One of the criteria for female beauty is an elegant and long neck. For many peoples, she is the standard of femininity. The neck requires some attention, and, of course, jewelry! We will talk about the oldest, but still ultra-fashionable decoration - the choker. You will learn how to make a choker for your neck with your own hands using available materials.

When translated from English, “choker” means “strangler.” This is a short necklace, its length is 35-40 cm, when worn, it is located at the base of the neck and is adjustable in girth. The choker is also called a “standing collar”.

If you have a short or wide neck, then a choker necklace is not the best option for you, because visually this decoration makes your neck even wider and shorter. In this case, it is better to give preference to thin chokers and colors that are not very contrasting to the skin. Chokers with long elements will make your neck look longer, such as a lace choker.

Very often, a choker is confused with another type of necklace - a collar. A collar is also a short necklace, but slightly shorter than a choker (30-35 cm), it fits tightly to the neck. Visually, the collar creates a transverse division of the neck, and very often consists of several rows of beads or pearls.

History of origin

There are many versions of the origin of this decoration. According to one of them, the Indians also wore items made of straps, beads and animal claws around their necks. They believed in the mystical protective power of these decorations.

Europe was also conquered by this accessory. Thus, French women of the 16th-18th centuries also preferred chokers; they were worn by both ladies from high society and courtesans. By wearing a red ribbon around their necks, women expressed their grief to those who died during the revolution.

In the 19th century, the English princess Alexandra of Wales hid a scar on her neck using a choker. Imitating the princess, many ladies of that century began to wear similar jewelry.

Queen Elizabeth I of England also adored this decoration.

Princess Diana also loved this pearl accessory and more.

The inimitable Coco Channel preferred choker necklaces in her collections. Her jewelry consisted of ribbons made of velvet, leather, silk and pearls. An innovation was the tablet insert.

In the 90s, a choker often expressed belonging to a certain subculture (punks, rockers, hippies).

The fashion trend of “choker mania” has survived to this day. You can make a choker with your own hands with minimal time, effort and money! The materials from which a choker can be made are simply amazing in their diversity.

What do you need to make a choker necklace?

Materials

The materials for making a choker can be different: leather, suede, velvet, lace, wires, threads, ribbons, cords and much more. All of them can be used both to make the base of the choker and to secure pendants.

The basis for weaving chokers from beads and beads can also be different.

Beading line(nylon). Products on a fishing line turn out to be more “rigid”, that is, they hold their shape, unlike products on a thread. The disadvantage of fishing line is its ability to deform, i.e. it is better to store products made from it in a straightened form, or use braided fishing line. When weaving a product from large beads, it is better to take a thicker line, with a diameter of 0.2-0.25 mm.

Or elastic (spandex), which comes in various diameters and colors. The heavier the beads used in weaving, the stronger the elastic should be.

Used in beading and bead making, but it is better in two folds.

(lanka) - a metal string coated with a layer of polymer that comes in different thicknesses, flexibility and different colors. Very convenient for making jewelry from beads.

Wire soft, comes in different diameters (0.3-04 mm is suitable for beading). From wire with a diameter of 0.5 mm you can make a frame for beads and stones.

(with memory effect), sold as springs and are highly durable.

Accessories

– one of the types of clasps for jewelry. Locks come in the form of a simple hook, and there are also carabiners that are more reliable in use.

Used to secure the ends of the product. A lock is attached to the hole in the ear.

Necessary for connecting various elements. They can be solid (cast) or split.

– used to disguise nodules.

With different sizes of links, they are used to decorate and lengthen necklaces.

Decorative elements

In addition to all of the above, they will be useful in your work scissors, pliers ( necessary for compressing and decompressing rings and other accessories), wire cutters(will be needed for biting off excess materials), and also glue(Superglue or epoxy-based glue is suitable).

Fasteners and fastening methods

The choker should have not only a beautiful, but also a reliable clasp. Handicraft stores and online stores offer various types of accessories for jewelry.

Let's look at how to attach some types of fittings to a product.

We fix the ends of the product with adhesive tape or tape and align the ends. Next, we put the clip on the end of the product, while hiding all the protruding elements and threads. Using pliers, carefully press the clamps on both sides and place a lock on the ears of the clamps.

The end cap can be fixed to the ends of the product using glue. At the same time, using rings and wire, you can insert natural stones into the middle of the choker.

You can connect the ends of the decoration using pieces of a chain on which the lock will be attached. In this way you can increase or decrease the length of your product.

You can do without any accessories at all. The simplest thing is to make a loop of lace that will hold the bead, thereby forming a lock.

Using the same principle, you can weave a buttonhole from threads.

A lace choker will look much more interesting if its ends are metal.

Using wire cutters, bite off two identical pieces of metal tube. We put them on the end of a wire or cord. Use a hammer to fix it at the ends and give it the desired shape.

If you are making a choker from threads, you can weave such a neat loop.

To do this, fold the four threads in half and fix them. We begin to braid with one thread all the others according to the principle of tying knots in macrame. We weave about 1 cm on one side and the other. Next, we continue weaving in any way you choose.

Beaded chokers

Beads are an indispensable material in needlework and, of course, in the making of jewelry. Even one or more strands of beads strung on a fishing line will add uniqueness to your look. And if you weave a beaded choker with your own hands, it will turn out even more interesting!

To do this, we will need beads of two colors, fishing line, pliers, wire or ready-made rings, a lock and a pendant. We collect 4 beads on the fishing line and form a “cross” from them. In a circle between each two beads we add one more, you should get a diamond.

We make the next diamond in the same way.

We continue to weave diamonds to the desired length. Such a choker can consist of one woven strip or 2 or more. To fix the strips together, we insert diamonds of beads of a contrasting color between them. The result is an openwork choker around the neck.

You can make chokers from beads, beads, and bugles for everyday wear and for festive events.

By experimenting with other colors, you can weave bright decorations:

A visual diagram of a snake weaving tattoo choker:

Using this simple weaving technique you can make a whole set (rings, bracelet and tattoo necklace)

Using imagination and sleight of hand, you can get a tattoo choker in the form of flowers connected by wire rings. It is better to make the product from black fishing line, and its ends are thermally treated using a candle or lighter.

A tattoo choker can be decorated with beads by stringing them onto a fishing line when weaving.

Tattoo choker can be of different colors. Beads and seed beads will make the usual black look bright. The decoration can be combined with other jewelry, while correctly combining the color scheme.

A small themed pendant will give a highlight to the choker.

Lace chokers

Lace chokers differ from all others in their sophistication and sophistication. Depending on the color, their thickness and the decorative embellishments on them, they will look great with all sorts of things in everyday life.

To make a lace choker with your own hands, you only need a piece of lace (about 30 cm for the circumference of the neck) and accessories. A lace choker can be decorated with various decorative pendants.

Pearl beads will help make your choker more delicate and noble. You can simply embroider lace with them, glue them, or hang them with soft wire. The lock on the choker can be replaced by an ordinary thin elastic band fixed in the middle. The lace seams can be hidden under the satin ribbon at the ends of the product.

Narrow light chokers are a great option for light summer outfits. They can also be complemented with a pendant in the form of a decorative stone.

Wide light lace chokers are perfect for “going out” and will make your look more romantic; sequins will add extra shine to this look).

Chokers made of black lace are an irresistible decoration for any fashionista’s evening dress. Brooches can also be used to decorate a choker.

By decorating a black lace choker with beads and chains, you can make such a creative decoration. It can be worn both in everyday life and combined with an evening dress. If you focus on the central part of the choker, thereby lengthening it, then it is better to wear such jewelry with a neckline.

Using metal decorative ornaments, ribbons and lace, you can create such a small masterpiece!) In this case, the clasp will be a thin satin ribbon connecting the edges of the choker.

If you don’t have the necessary accessories for a choker on hand, then a simple Chinese clasp can help out, which you can also make yourself.

Black lace and pearls still look elegant.

The following master class will show us how to make such a choker with our own hands:

A choker with a medallion pendant has an extraordinary antique charm.

Satin ribbons are an excellent material for creating chokers! Even a small thin black ribbon, tied in a bow and decorated with a small pearl, can be a decoration on your neck.

Demonstrates the simplest options for making a choker with your own hands from ribbon Afinka DIY in their master classes:

A voluminous bow secured with a satin ribbon will add a piquant touch to the look. It is better to dilute the black color with something bright, for example, such a bright red center.

A wide satin ribbon will enhance the effectiveness of the image of an attractive woman. Shades of red always attract attention.

Satin combined with multi-colored stones will make your look more interesting and sophisticated.

Ribbon chokers are very popular due to their ease of manufacture and sophistication. Brooches, beads, seed beads, rhinestones, etc. are suitable for decorating them. It is also not necessary to make a clasp; the ribbon can simply be tied at the back.

Or make an elegant bow on the side, the long ends of which will hang beautifully in front. In this case, you can combine ribbons of contrasting colors.

If you have various decorative “things” left from a bag, belt and clothes, then you can safely decorate a satin ribbon with them.

If you have a necklace lying around that no one has worn for a long time, you can also use it to make a choker. You wrap the necklace with bright ribbons, and the decoration can be made from threads in the form of fluffy tassels.

Beads of different sizes can make a voluminous choker.

An ornament made of simple checkered fabric will look very cute on a child’s neck. You can decorate it with bows and a strawberry-shaped pendant.

Velvet chokers

A velvet choker is a universal decoration and looks organic with almost all clothes, if you choose the right color scheme.

Based on the basic colors of your wardrobe, you can make chokers of various colors, as they say, “for all occasions in life.”

You can decorate a homemade velvet choker with anything you have at hand: bows, beads, rings, decorative crosses.

A black velvet choker does not tolerate competition, so it is better to wear it on an open neck without any other jewelry, or with thin chains that match its style.

Velvet is a material that looks very impressive in itself. Therefore, you should not overload your product with various decorative decorations.

Thread chokers

A thread choker is no less original. This decoration will enliven any everyday look: be it jeans with a shirt or a dress.

Olga Konovaltseva tells in her master class what materials and in what quantities are best to use when weaving a choker from yarn:

You can make a calmer version of a braided choker using pastel-colored threads. For ties we use a simple satin ribbon.

By decorating our braid around the edge with beads, we get such an elegant choker. It can be worn with an evening dress or simply with a white shirt.

By weaving beads directly into a braid, you can make such variations of “modest” chokers. You can wear them either one at a time or several at once. When making them, you can use any thread and even bleached twine.

There are different options for weaving a choker with your own hands from threads. This is a great option for fans.

You can decorate a choker made of threads with various pendants, for example, in the shape of a sun, or by attaching your amulet, a cross or any natural stone to it.

Using metal elements (rings, chains) you can get such a “rich” braid for the neck.

The braid can also be woven into a large metal chain.

Using a blank, a thick cord or an old necklace, you can make a bright choker by tightly wrapping it with threads of various colors.

Leather and suede chokers

Products made from leather and its substitutes always look stylish and impressive, especially in costume jewelry. Such jewelry is mainly preferred by fans of casual and military styles. To make a leather choker you don’t need any special skills.

A narrow strip of leather will further emphasize the slender neck of its owner. As a lock, you can use ties made of thread or suede cord with “brooms” at the ends.

A laconic strip of brown suede will perfectly complement the delicate look.

Using a metal ring, rivets and pink leather, you can create a trendy accessory.

A strip of leather, a chain, glue and accessories - all this in deft hands gives birth to a stylish decoration. It will look extremely good with both a dress and leather items.

From a small piece of leather stitched along the contour on a machine, as well as metal rivets, you can create a designer decoration. Be individual!

Chokers made of laces and beads

Even a child can make a choker from lace and beads with his own hands! But this fact does not take away from this product its charm.

Such chokers can be connected to each other, forming, for example, a triangle from beads in the middle.

Chokers made from laces can simply be tied around the neck. You can also use the laces to weave a neat braid and tie the resulting choker into a bow!

You can use a small piece of a large chain as a choker decor.

Decorative embellishments (rings, hearts, leaves, etc.) will make string jewelry more interesting. Note that the laces can be used in various colors, and not just the usual black and brown. Red color will always make you stand out from the crowd.

Braided cords can be used to create a choker, and together with beads you will get such a creative decoration.

For inventive fashionistas - a choker made from a small scarf!

A bright scarf, tightly tied around your neck, can radically change your entire appearance, as well as enhance all the necessary accents.

For girls who prefer calmer colors in everyday clothes, a good option would be to combine a neckerchief in unison with the color scheme of the rest of their clothes. For example, a shirt with pale blue stripes will complement a dark blue scarf.

A universal option for many: a white shirt and a bright or more discreet choker scarf! A win-win!

A choker neckerchief is a truly fashionable accessory that will add charm and enhance the glamor of any lady!

For those who always want to be original and stand out from the crowd, you can combine several chokers at the same time. For example, a choker made of rhinestones and beads will perfectly complement a black leather cord.

Thin lace, selfish velvet, daring lace and you are unique!

The choker is also a stylish accessory for men. It emphasizes the courageous and strong neck of its owner, thereby attracting the attention of girls.

The main difference between a men's choker and a women's one is the small number of details in it.

Jewelry for men is not very common, so the male half of humanity prefers to wear discreet models of chokers. Basically, such models are made from natural materials: leather, wood, rubber, magnets and natural stones, metal.

Create your own jewelry and be stylish!
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The more general name in the English version has taken root. Literally translated, it means “strangler.” The word is not very pleasant, but essentially true, since this necklace is worn exclusively on the neck. I will make a choker from ribbon. So let's get started.

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MATERIALS FOR MANUFACTURING A CHOKER

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Rep tape

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Locks (2 pcs.)

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Rings (2 pcs.)

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Fasteners (2 pcs.)

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Pliers

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Decoration

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As I said above, chokers are made from different materials, so different parts may be needed for each occasion. In particular, the clasps with which the necklace is held on the neck. For the tape, I took clamps, the length of which is equal to the width of the tape 2.7 cm, connecting rings and the lock itself, which consists of two parts.

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At the beginning, I assembled the metal parts together. To do this, I had to put in some effort and use pliers and a screwdriver to separate the spiral rings.

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After this, you need to correctly measure the length of the tape. To do this, measure the circumference of the neck in the place where the choker will be worn. In my case it is 34 cm. We fasten the clasp and stretch it as it will be on the neck. We measure its total length and subtract it from the OR. I got 34 cm - 3 cm = 31 cm.

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This is the net length of the tape. But it must be fixed in the holders. They have grooves where the tape will be inserted. To be honest, I don’t know how to do it any other way, so I came up with my own way. I added an inch to each end and folded it in several times. Secure it with a needle and thread. In a word, you need to create thickness at the ends so that the tape does not jump out.

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After that, we insert it into the clamps and seal them. As you can see in the photo, they are only open on one side. This is where it needs to be closed.

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In principle, the choker at this stage is already ready and can be worn. But if you add decoration to it, it will become even more attractive. I used a small pink pearl pendant for this. Having determined the middle of the ribbon, I carefully sewed it on with thread. Methods of connecting to the tape can also be different. This is the accessory I got.

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Now you know how to make a choker with your own hands. It is simple, but looks quite elegant and sophisticated. Some people believe that it can only be used in romantic vintage, hippie or boho looks. But, the choker will fit perfectly into a modern wardrobe, even if you wear it with a white shirt and jeans.

If you don’t have this cute necklace yet, but you don’t mind making your look more seductive, come up with your own model and make a choker for your neck with your own hands. It's not difficult at all.

I will be glad if this master class will help you update your collection of accessories. Stay beautiful and charming always and everywhere!

Best regards, Arina Shirokova.