Caps Off! To these Adorable Acorn Adornments...

Caps off! To these Adorable Acorn Adornments
A Nancyfangles Whimsical Creation
The temperature and leaves aren't the only things that are falling this time of year. The pitter-patter on
your roof top is probably the sound of acorns dropping. While not as colorful as the falling leaves,
acorns still have potential to be a pretty part of your fall décor and adornment. This simple DIY project
can be used as both: A great way to dress up your outfit whether you’re wearing a comfy sweater, or
your favorite denim jacket, or as an ornament for your home or holiday décor. The squirrels can have
their nuts and eat them too… All you need are the acorn caps and some decorative beads to create this
one of a kind fabulous fall design.
I made these using two different techniques. Here’s how you can make some too!
Technique #1 No jewelry tools needed!
Tools: A hand drill with a small drill bit
Supplies:
An acorn cap
A decorative bead that fits snugly into the cap
Clear drying strong hold glue such as E600
A piece of cord or string
A clear finish
Clean your acorn cap.
Carefully drill a hole on either side of the stem.
Thread your cording up through the cap and knot at the top.
Glue your bead into the cap and allow to dry thoroughly.
Coat the cap with a clear drying sealer and allow to dry.
Technique #2
Tools: A hand drill with a small drill bit
Needle nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Supplies:
An acorn cap
A decorative bead that fits snugly into the cap
A long head pin
A bead cap
A jump ring
A chain, ribbon or cord
Clean your acorn cap.
Carefully drill a hole in the center of the cap beside the stem.
Thread the head pin up through the bead cap, through the bead, and through the hole in the acorn cap.
Tightly wind the remainder of the head pin around the round nose pliers to form into a loop. Be careful
not too break the stem off if possible.
Add the jump ring through the loop and close.
Coat the cap and stem with a clear drying sealer and allow to dry.
Thread your chain, ribbon or cord through the jump ring.
Enjoy creating your own Acorn Adornments to hang around your neck or on your Christmas tree.