Locket Necklace From Erica Weiner
Posted by ReadyMade
Written by Erica Cerulo, Photography by Lajos Geenan
The beauty of Erica Weiner’s jewelry—besides its sheer prettiness—is the way it tiptoes the line between antique-y and completely modern aesthetics. Mimic her vibe with a personalized version of her oversize locket alternative.
To check out Erica's small space, click here.
Skill Level
Easy
Active Time
Less than an hour
Cost
$
- Quarter-size coin bezel (available from websites like esslinger.com and flintski.com)
- 2 old family photos (or newer black-and-white or sepia-hued ones) with ¾-inch tall portraits and simple backgrounds
- Cereal box cardboard
- Clear spray paint
- 22-inch chain in the metal of your preference
Materials
- Quarter
- Pen
- X-Acto knife
Tools
Trace the quarter onto each of the photos in the desired locations. Cut out along the lines with the knife. Trace five quarter-sized disks onto the cardboard and cut them out as well.
Coat the photos with clear spray paint for a laminated effect and let them dry.
Unscrew the bezel and insert the photo discs with the backs facing. Add as many cardboard disks between the photos as necessary to stabilize the pictures and keep them from popping out of the bezel.
Screw the bezel shut and weave the chain through the bezel’s loop.
