How to Make a Necklace Stand

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Last Updated: October 25, 2021 References Tested

You can make a standard necklace stand out of wooden candle holders and dowels. If you want to make a necklace stand on a budget, try using paper towel rolls and cardboard. In addition, you can make a unique necklace stand using tree branches and a wooden plaque. Simply assemble your necklace stand, secure it with hot glue, and let it dry. Once your necklace stand is dry, you can hang your necklaces from your new, handmade accessory.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:
Using Wooden Candleholders and Dowels

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Find the center of your dowel with a ruler and mark it with a pencil. Measure the length of your wooden dowel, and divide your measurement in half to find the center. When you find your center, make a small mark with a pencil or pen so you can clearly see it.^{[1]
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- For example, if your wooden dowel is 5 in (13 cm), the middle will be at 2.5 in (6.4 cm).
- You can purchase wooden dowels at most home supply and craft stores.
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Apply hot glue around the top of the candle holder base. You can use a wooden candle holder about 6–16 in (15–41 cm) tall, and choose either tapered or pedestal holders. Stand your candle holder upright on a clean, flat surface. Let your hot glue gun warm up, and pull on the trigger to release the glue. Apply glue all the way around the top of your candle holder.^{[2]
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- This way, you can easily secure the wooden dowel to the top of your candle holder.
- You can get candle holders at most craft stores or thrift stores.
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Hold the wooden dowel horizontally on top of the candle holder base. Center the mark you made on the wooden dowel with the top of the candle holder. Then, place the dowel on top of the candle holder horizontally. Press down on the dowel with moderate pressure so they adhere to each other.^{[3]
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- Use the center point you marked on the dowel to guide your placement.
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Spray an even coat of primer after about 30-40 minutes. Wait about a half hour for the glue to set, then place your necklace holder on top of a layer of newspaper or plastic drop cloth. Spray a light, even layer of primer over all of your necklace stand.^{[4]
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- This helps the paint adhere to the necklace stand.
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Cover your jewelry stand with spray paint after the primer dries. Wait about 15-30 minutes for your primer to dry, then spray an even coat of spray paint over top of your necklace stand. You can spray a second coat over top of your stand after the first coat dries (about 20 minutes).^{[5]
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- Use whatever spray paint color you'd like!
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Let your stand sit for 24 hours before adding details or necklaces. Leave your necklace stand in a dry spot where it will not be disturbed. Then, you can hang your necklaces across the horizontal dowel. If you'd like, accessorize your necklace stand with wooden objects, fake flowers, or other trinkets. Simply squeeze some hot glue on the bottom of your object, and press it to your stand for 30 seconds.^{[6]
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- For example, you can glue on artificial flowers for a springtime theme.
- Other accessory details include wooden birds, letters, or rhinestones.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 3:
Using Paper Towel Rolls and Cardboard

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Cut your cardboard to 11 in × 17 in (28 cm × 43 cm) to make the base. Find a scrap piece of cardboard, and mark the cardboard to 11 in (28 cm) wide and 17 in (43 cm) long using a ruler and pencil. Then, cut it out using a pair of scissors.^{[7]
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Glue your cardboard to a piece of fabric. Purchase 1 yard of fabric to use for your cardboard base and to cover your necklace stand. After you trim the cardboard for your base, place the cardboard in the middle of your fabric. Then, cover the edges of your cardboard with hot glue, and wrap the fabric around the cardboard. When you reach a corner, dab a bit of glue, press down on the fabric, add another dab of glue, then fold the remaining fabric around the corner.^{[8]
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- You can use cotton, polyester, crushed velvet, or fabric blends to make your necklace stand.
- Trim off any remaining fabric using your scissors.
- The side you applied glue is your bottom of your necklace base, and the smooth side is your top.
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Cut a 2 in × ¹⁄₄ in (5.08 cm × 0.64 cm) slit in the middle of 1 towel roll. Measure your paper towel roll with a ruler, and find the center. Make a mark using a pen. Then, measure about 2 in × ¹⁄₄ in (5.08 cm × 0.64 cm), and cut the paper towel roll to create a small slit.^{[9]
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- This is where you will insert the other paper towel roll.
- You can hold a second paper towel roll up to your slit to make sure it is the right size.
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Wrap the paper towel roll in fabric, leaving an opening for your slit. Apply glue from your hot glue gun down the paper towel roll, and line it up with the edge of your fabric. Place the fabric onto the glue and hold it down for 5-15 seconds with your fingers. Trim the fabric to the size of your roll, and keep your slit exposed as you make your cuts. Apply another line of glue on the other side, and cover the rest of your roll.^{[10]
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- You can apply glue to the inside of the paper towel roll to secure the fabric around the slit and around the edges.
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Cover a second paper towel roll in fabric and secure it with hot glue. With this roll, you don't have to worry about maintaining the slit. Simply line your paper towel roll with hot glue, pull the fabric onto the glue, and apply another line of glue. Pull the rest of the fabric to the glue, and hold the fabric around your roll for about 10-20 seconds. Apply glue to the inside of the paper towel roll, then fold your ends inside to cover them with fabric.^{[11]
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- If you have extra fabric, trim it off with scissors.
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Roll up a magazine or newspaper and insert it into your second roll. To help support the weight of your necklaces, fill the inside of your second roll (the one without the slit) with paper. You can either roll up a small magazine or use a thin stack of newspapers. Roll the paper up tightly at the wide end, and insert it into the paper towel roll.^{[12]
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- This helps balance the weight of your necklace stand.
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Slip the second roll inside the slit of the first roll to attach them. After you stuff your newspaper inside the second roll, insert the end of the roll inside the slit of the other roll. They should easily slide into each other. If you are having trouble, pinch the end of the roll with your fingers, and put it inside the slit.^{[13]
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- This creates the rest of your necklace stand.
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Apply glue to the second roll and place it in the middle of your base. To attach your paper towel rolls to your cardboard base, simply apply glue around the base of your second roll (no slit). Cover the outer ring thoroughly, so the glue can bind to the fabric of your stand. Then, place the paper towel roll with the glue side exposed onto the center of your necklace stand.^{[14]
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Let your necklace stand dry for 1-3 hours. Once your necklace stand is assembled, it is best to let the glue dry for a few hours. This way, the hot glue can bind to the fabric thoroughly and the stand will not topple over. Then, simply hang your jewelry from the horizontal paper towel roll.
- This creates a covered necklace stand on a budget!
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Method 3

Method 3 of 3:
Making a Tree Branch Stand

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Locate a base branch and accessory branches in your yard or the park. Select a branch about 12–18 in (30–46 cm) long and ¹⁄₄ in (0.64 cm) wide so you can easily drill a screw into the base. In addition, look for smaller branches about 5–10 in (13–25 cm) long to use for your necklace hangers. Gather your branches and bring them home with you.^{[15]
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Squeeze a nickel-size amount of hot glue onto the center of your plaque. You can use a beveled, round, or square plaque between 4 in × 6 in (10 cm × 15 cm) and 9 in × 12 in (23 cm × 30 cm). Let your hot glue gun warm up for 1-2 minutes, and pull the trigger to release the glue. Apply a dab of glue in the center of your wooden plaque about where you want the base of your necklace stand to begin.^{[16]
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- It's okay if you apply too much glue. You can dab it away with a paper towel, or cover it with paint later on.
- Purchase your wooden plaque from any major craft store.
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Place the end of your branch in the glue and hold it for 30-60 seconds. After you apply glue to your plaque, hold your largest branch in the glue so it can set. Press down on the branch with moderate pressure, and release your grasp after about 1 minute.^{[17]
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- Your branch should stay straight up on its own. If it does not, apply some more glue and hold your branch for another minute.
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Drill a screw through both the plaque and the wood. When your hot glue is dry and your branch is secure, place a screw on the bottom of your wooden plaque directly underneath your branch. You can twist the screw into the wood a few times to keep it in place. Then, line your drill up with your screw, and gently pull the trigger. Drill the screw through both the wooden plaque and your tree branch.^{[18]
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- Be sure to hold your branch firmly and keep an eye on your fingers to prevent any injury.
- This adds supper to your branch, so it won't fall over when you place your necklaces on the stand.
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Glue additional branches to your main branch to fill your necklace stand. Using your scissors, cut the end of the branch to get a flat surface. Then, dab a small bead of glue on the bottom of your branches, and hold them up to your main branch. Hold the branch for about 30 seconds so it adheres to the main branch. Scatter the branches around your main branch to fill in the top. You can place the branches wherever you'd like, and you can use as many as you desire!^{[19]
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- If you want to hang many necklaces, add 3-7 branches.
- If you want to display just a few necklaces, add 1-3 more branches.
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Choose to use spray paint or acrylic paint to cover your necklace stand. If you use spray paint, place your necklace stand outside, and spray the paint over all sides of the branch and plaque. If you are using acrylic paint, squeeze some paint into a small bowl or plate, dip a small brush into the paint, and cover the branches and base entirely.^{[20]
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- If you want to apply a second coat, wait about 10-30 minutes for the first coat to completely dry.
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Let your paint dry for 1-3 hours before hanging your necklaces. Your necklace stand is complete after you apply paint! However, make sure your paint is completely dry before you place your necklaces on the stand. If the paint is still wet, you can get paint on your necklaces.^{[21]
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- To check how dry your paint is, gently touch your pinky finger to the branch. If any paint comes off, wait another 30 minutes and try again.
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Things You'll Need

Using Wooden Dowels

Wooden candle holder
Wooden dowel or paper towel roll
Hot glue gun and sticks
Primer
Spray paint

Using Paper Towel Rolls

2 Paper towel rolls
Hot glue gun and sticks
Fabric
Scissors
11 in × 17 in (28 cm × 43 cm) cardboard cut-out
Tape measure
Magazine

Creating a Tree Branch Stand

Tree branches
Drill with screws
Hot glue gun and sticks
Saw or scissors
Wooden plaques
Craft paint or spray paint

Warnings

Always handle hot glue guns and glue sticks with care. They reach high temperatures, and both the gun and the glue can burn you if they come in contact with your skin.

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