I love jewelry that can be worn multiple ways, so I created a tutorial that shows you how to make a beaded Shoe Chain that can also be worn as an anklet! It features clasps on either end so that it can be clipped to your shoelaces as a shoe decoration, or to each other to create an anklet effect. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links. Here’s a fun detail. This tutorial makes use of beads I made in this tutorial… so if you follow both you can have a completely custom piece of jewelry!

You’ll need these tools and materials to make this multi-use shoe chain/anklet:

1: Some beading thread, I used this hot pink nylon string. Make it long enough to fit your ankle plus a bit extra.

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2: A pair of large clasps. I used these gold-tone clasps.

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3: A selection of beads. I used a mixture of handmade resin and polymer clay beads, and other plastic beads.

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4: Super glue for securing the knots.

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5: Some scissors for trimming the string.

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Follow these steps to make your multi-purpose anklet shoe chain:

1: Tie the string to one of the clasps. Wrapping the string around the clasp a few times and making multiple knots can help keep it more secure for longer.

2: Add beads to the string in your chosen pattern. I added mine in random order.

3: Continue beading until you have a length you like. Then tie a knot at the end to secure the last bead in place

4: Add the second clasp to the end of the string.

5: Knot the second clasp in place, remembering to wrap the string through the end of the clasp a few times and securing it with multiple knots.

6: Trim the excess string on both ends of the shoe Chain anklet.

7: Add a dab of superglue to each knot to keep it secure and set it aside to dry.

Once the glue is dry, your anklet is ready to wear! Which shoes will you clip yours to?

And here’s what it looks like (On some dirty old converse haha)

Here are some other shoe chain tutorials you can follow if you want to make some more:

• A string shoe chain with rhinestone embellished beads.
• This simple paperclip chain shoe decoration.

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