How to Make a Clothespin Spring Jewelry Charm

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Create these unique pieces of jewelry or keychain holders by using an unusual object – the spring of a clothespin! You can create these easily from any button that has a shank.

Difficulty level: Easy
Time to complete: 20 minutes
Age range: 8+

Things you’ll need:
Wood clothespin
Vintage buttons with shanks
Ball chain
E6000 glue

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Things to do:
1. Twist apart your clothespin as shown. Set aside the wooden parts for another project.
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2. Take apart the touch stone jewelry to use the ball chain, or use another chain you have on hand.
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3. Grab the spring of your clothespin.
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4. Insert the ends into the shank of your button. If needed, secure overnight with some E6000 glue.
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5. Thread the ball chain into the clothespin as shown.
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