Wooden Pebble Necklace

by AverageJoesJoinery in Workshop > Woodworking

3201 Views, 84 Favorites, 0 Comments

Wooden Pebble Necklace

Wooden Pebble Necklace From Scraps - Scrap Bin Challenge
Thumbnail 4.JPG
IMG_2416.JPG
IMG_2421.JPG
Cover Photo.png

This project is incredibly quick and easy to do.

If you would like to watch my quick build video you can see it here:

Materials Used:

  • Scrap Wood
  • 3.5mm Male to Female Headphone Jack
  • Spray Polyurethane
  • Sugru

Tools Used:

  • Belt Sander
  • Drill
  • Scissors

Turn the Scrap Into Pebbles

Image1.jpg
Image2.jpg
Image3.jpg
Image4.jpg
Image5.jpg
Image6.jpg
1.JPG
4.jpg

I raided my scrap bin for some small pieces of hardwood. I chose some Maple, Walnut, Zebrano & Wenge(?). I also used some Padauk but I ended up scraping that piece as the finish wouldn't dry on it for some reason.

I cut the scrap wood I had into random sized block. Not too large as they will be a necklace, but not too small either.

I then free hand sanded them on my belt sander. As usual this can be done by hand but a belt sander is a lot faster. I just repeatedly sanded the corner and rounded over the edges until the shape started to resemble a pebble. I then further smoothed the edges by hand with some sand paper. I sanded them all to 320 grit.

Drill Holes & Spray Finish

Image7.jpg
Image8.jpg
Image9.jpg

To get the pebbles on the necklace they need a hole in them. So I used a 3mm drill bit in my drill and drilled a hole through the centre of the wooden pebbles.

I then sprayed then with polyurethane to give them a nice shine and help protect them too.

Make the Necklace

Image10.jpg
Image11.jpg
Image12.jpg
Image13.jpg
Image14.jpg
IMG_2416.JPG
IMG_2421.JPG

I wanted to try an Idea I have had for a while. I wanted to use a 3.5mm headphone jack as the necklace and use the connector as the clasp or latch mechanism. I cut the wire an threaded the beads on. I used Sugru to secure the connector back onto the cable but I wasn't happy with how it turned out.

I think a better idea would be to cut the cable in the centre, thread on the pebbles, then add heat shrink tubing to connect the two pieces back together. Then secure the join inside the centre pebble so it cant be seen. I really should have done this instead of using the Sugru. But at least I know now.

That's all there is to this project. Nice, quick, easy and simple to make. I think it would be a great project to get kids involved with. Especially on a rainy day.

I hope you like it :)