I love incorporating all kinds of found objects into my jewelry. I started using miniature salt shakers a few years ago and am still exploring all of the possibilities. These pendants look elaborate but are actually quite easy to make, even if you aren’t a beader. The hardest part is deciding which beads to use because there are so many wonderful styles and colors to choose from. I purchase mine in the Czech glass section of my local bead store. If you don’t have a bead store nearby, there are lots of online sources for beads as well. I usually find my salt shakers at antique shops. Since they are no longer a popular item for entertaining, you can often get them for a good price.
This pendant is very versatile and once you make the garden version, you can explore lots of other themes by adding charms, pearls or other small tokens of your choosing. The lid screws off of the base, so it is the perfect place to tuck a little love note or affirmation. You could also put a small amount of fragrance on the felt, and enjoy the fragrance all day.
by Leslie Brier
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the complete instructions
for this project is found in the
spring issue of inspired ideas,
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