Welcome to Zipper Week! I know that is not a very creative name. However, each day this week I will show you a tutorial featuring zippers. Zippers are hot right now. They are in the fashion magazines, on celebrities, and showing up in all the department stores. So join me this week as we accessorize using zippers! Here is our first project… 
Supplies Needed:
20” Heavy Duty Polyester Zipper (I like black)
Scissors
Ribbon or Cord Ends
Jump Rings
Jewelry Pliers
Clasp
Super Glue
Lighter
1. I chose this zipper because it has silver teeth. I have noticed that silver is limited, there are way more options with a brass-colored teeth.
2. Cut as close to the zipper as you want. If you want a little of the fabric tape to show then cut less off.
3. Singe the sides of the zipper to seal the ends so they do not fray.
4. Measure how long you want the zipper necklace to be and cut the ends to your determined length. With pliers take two teeth off each end.
5. Singe those ends to seal as well. 
6. Then attach your ribbon or cord end.
7. Next attach your jump rings and clasp with your jewelry pliers.
8. Put it around your neck and make sure it fits to your liking. Next embellish!
I had some old earrings, covered buttons, and random stuff from my stash. After a little spray paint and some super glue we were in business.
9. 
It wasn’t enough so I added one more thing…
Much better. I just glued everything on using some Super Glue and Gorilla Glue.
You can move the embellishment up and down the chain to put it on the necklace wherever you want to. There are so many options with this necklace. You can add rosettes, flowers, coiled zippers, old brooches, etc. Have fun! If you make one be sure to let me know. I love to see what you come up with!
Mark your calendars…everyone has a Great Idea. Come link up:
Okay… I have to say this… that is so 80's looking to me. Just sayin'. : )
Cute, Cute, CUTE!!! I can already see some ideas forming in my head. Thanks for sharing. I'll be sure to keep checking back for other ZIPPER ideas!!!!
This is really cute! I love how it looks while wearing as well!
Cute and clever! I am lovin the zipper craze.
~Amanda
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I never would have thought of that! It's so crazy what you can think of to do with such an ordinary item! I lvoe your creativity!
I can't wait to see all the other zipper crafts. This necklace is incredible!!
beckie – i saw "zipper necklace" & was expecting a coiled zipper. what a surprise you had for me! i love it.
nice!
That is really fun Becki! I can't wait to see more from zipper week!
XOXO
Jen
That is so stylin'. I would love for you to share it at the Boardwalk Bragfest on Wednesday. It's a definite "bragable"!
I think that is a very fun name,"zipper week", can't wait to see all your fun projects. Your ideas are always top notch! Love this one, very cute!
Love this idea… you could do a lot of things with zippers. Hoping to see more ideas!
Oh! This is funfunfun! I likey!
Wow. That's creative, for sure. I"ve never seen anything like it! I've seen a flower bud made out of a zipper that looked pretty cool. I wonder what else you've got planned this week….
Wow! Maybe that is what I should do with my stash of zippers seeing as how I am no good at sewing them into clothing :)! Clever…of course!
You are so creative… you surprised me again with your zipper project!!! Love it!!!
So dang cute! I love it!! I am going to be back for my zipper ideas! 🙂
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Fabulous…again! ~Kelly
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Nice and easy…would be featuring you on my blog next during the zipper tutorials week. Thanks http://jewelsofsayuri.blogspot.com/
I just recently stumbled upon your site, and while exploring it I found your zipper necklace. What fun! I scored some zippers and ruffled eyelet lace at the thrift store, and thought – why not put them together? I sewed the ends of the top of my zipper together by overlapping and zig zag sewing, making a continuous loop of the zipper tape at the top. Then I sewed the bound edge of the ruffled eyelet lace down one side of the zipper tape, folded it into a point at the bottom and sewed it back up the other side of the zipper tape. I seamed the eyelet at the top of the zipper, and stitched it to the continuous loop of the zipper tape. Instant ruffled collar and shirt front for a t shirt or plain top. Thanks for the ideas! Barb