Easy Vintage Button Necklace with Jewelry Glue

Making your own necklace out of vintage buttons or charms is oh so easy with Aleene’s Jewelry & Metal Glue! Happiness is Creating gives you the quick and easy tutorial for turning thrift shop finds or old family heirlooms into fun modern jewelry.

What you need:
- Aleene’s Jewelry & Metal Glue
- Necklace chain
- Vintage button 
- 10 mm Bezel round blank 
- Jewelry cutters
- Jewelry pliers
- Sandpaper
- Rag/cloth

Step 1:

To get started, use your jewelry cutters to snip the loop off of the back of the button.

Step 2:

Next sand the back of your button with sandpaper to smooth it out and prep for gluing. Wipe away any dust or debris with a damp cloth.

Step 3:

Apply Jewelry & Metal Glue to the flat side of the bezel, using the nozzle tip to help spread the glue.

Step 4:

Press the glue side of the bezel onto the upper back of the button and hold in place for several seconds to give the pieces time to start bonding. Let dry completely.

Step 5:

Use your jewelry pliers to remove the jump ring on the end of your necklace, or to open the bail on the bezel.

Step 6:

Slide the chain through the bail on the bezel, or place the chain inside of the bail and clamp back together with the pliers. Place the jump ring back on the end of the necklace chain and close.

Step 7:

Such an easy vintage jewelry upcycle project, right? What other jewelry pieces are you inspired to create with Aleenes Jewelry & Metal Glue? Tag us on social @aleenesdiy and share with us!