Handmade jewelry makes great gifts.  I love making personalized jewelry for my friends, something more personal than a piece of jewelry from the mall.  Today’s vintage salt shaker necklace is popular with ladies who love vintage, shopping at flea markets, shabby chic, rustic, etc.
I found these two individual shakers at Paris Flea Market. Â I thought they’d make very festive necklaces.
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These individual aluminum shakers came from Ebay! Â I love the subtle texture on the sides.
Supplies needed for Salt Shaker Necklace
- vintage salt shakers
- annealed wire
- freshwater pearl, crystal bead, or another bead of your choice
- 2 pairs of pliers (I use one straight pair and one bent-nose pair.)
- round nose pliers
- wire cutters
- ball chain (20″- 30″)
- jump rings
- 1″ round brass blank
- metal stamps, alphabet
- hole punch
These are a couple of types of wire that I’ve used before:
How to Make These Upcycled Necklaces
I hand stamp the words “SALT OF THE EARTH” on a round brass tag.  You can see how I darken the hand-stamped letters and FOUR different ways to punch holes in metal on previous blog posts.
I decided that it’s easier to show you what I do with the wire so I made this video for you:
The Finished Salt Shaker Necklace
My daughter came by and she allowed me to use her as a model so you could see what it looks like on a model.
She’s also wearing one of my statement necklaces. Â See… you don’t have to dress up to wear them. Â Chambray shirts are my favorite thing to wear rhinestone necklaces with, too.
More Salt Shaker DIY Projects
If you love old salt shakers as much as I do, check out these projects, too:
Thanks for reading my post. I’d love to hear if you make your own vintage salt shaker necklace!
‘Til the next project,
 Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
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Originally published on Nov 7, 2015.Â
Dana Tatar says
What a fun idea! Thanks for sharing! 😀
Laura says
Thanks for the video. Love your little tins as containers.
I love your style.
beth says
so unique.
Janelle Rourke says
What an unusual creative idea, thanks for sharing and the chance to win a great prize package!
jen says
my son loves salt on just about everything. maybe I should make him something like this just so he will have his favorite condiment with him at all times. (wink)
thanks for sharing!
Linda Tupper says
What an adorable project. I just love it.
Valentina73 says
A good idea! Very nice and interesting! Thanks you!
Ann Strecko Koeman says
What a cute and clever project. Gotta make this myself. TFS
Cathy says
What an adorable idea!
Pam W says
Very clever idea. Thank you!
Dee says
It’s different, I like it!
Carol says
Cute project. I’m thinking of different small items to put inside.
Debbie Siddle says
What a great idea!
barb macaskill says
These are so unique!! Will be looking for some vintage salt shakers!! TSF!
Patricia B says
What a great idea!! Love it! Tfs
BarbaraRaney'Ferrell says
I like it and if you ever get tired of it it could go back to a salt shaker ????
TracyM #6773 says
What a CLEVER and PRETTY idea for a necklace!!!
LOVE IT and LOVE that something old is having another turn in the spotlight => THANK YOU for sharing 🙂
Sue D says
Very clever and unique idea!
Chiska says
What a cool necklace! Thank you!
Tanya Phenis says
Such a unique and fun idea. I want to make hand made gifts for my extended family this year but haven’t figured out just what to make yet.
michelle says
Thank you for sharing your creativity.
Wendy G Sanders says
try a few drops of essential oil in your shaker! mmmm….
ducttapeanddenim says
Wendy, That’s a great idea! I’m gonna try it!