DIY PROJECT #5: THE ARROWHEAD NECKLACE

I was browsing Courage My Love in Kensington Market one day, looking for vintage buttons when I happened upon a plate of these really cool arrowheads in the store. I thought it would be awesome on a long chain necklace. So I purchased the arrowhead (4 bucks - a little steep, but I really liked it) and bought some gold spray paint at my local Curry's Art store. The result:

 To do this project,  you'll need:

• an arrowhead (if you live downtown, Toronto - you can find this in Kensington.)
• a thin, long gold chain (3/4 of a yard)
• gold spray paint
• a jump ring

 This project didn't take long at all, and the steps are fairly simple.

Step 1: In a well-ventilated area, place your arrowhead on some scrap paper or newspaper. Hold your spray can at about half a foot away, and give your arrowhead one spray. Wait for it to dry. 

Step 2: Once one side is dry, flip it over and do the same thing on the other side. 

Step 3: Give your arrowhead two coats. Make sure to let it dry first before applying a coat. It is better to do several light coats rather than go spray crazy and try to do it all at once. 

Step 4: Thread your chain through the loop (if a loop isn't provided on your arrowhead, you can easily wrap some wire around it and make your own). Connect the chain with a jump ring. I didn't use a clasp because the necklace is long enough just to slip over your head.

And voila!