Make a Steampunk Pocketwatch Pendant

Ha ha ha! I have found the treasure!

Packaging:

I used dollar store wedding favor tins to make steampunky-boxes to put the charms in. I cut out 2″ circles from some parchment-looking scrapbooking paper, and then used the Cricut to cut a shape that looks like a gear out of brown cardstock. I rubbed a little metallic copper paint on the gear shape to give it a little shine. I glued the gear to the circle.

To insert them into the tin, I took out the plastic insert, glued a tiny bit of hot glue around the edge, inserted the plastic insert and the circle into the tin. Then I glued around the edge of the paper with a little more hot glue to seal it into the tin.

Inspiration:

And, just for a little more steampunk inspiration, here are the charms I received in the swap:

Altered Scrabble Tile by aprilagain

Steampunk Swallow by Doxie24_7

Elegant Steampunk by Krafty_Karusu

Steampunk Games by Lady Lovecraft

Find a ton more steampunk charms at Craftster

Tags: chain, charm, copper, gears, jewelry, jewelry packaging, packaging, pendant, pocket watch, stamping, steampunk, washer, watch

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Heather

Heather Mann is chief editor of Dollar Store Crafts, and specializes in transforming inexpensive materials into stylish and simple craft projects. She has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show, in Reader’s Digest and the New York Times. DSC has been recognized as named one of Babble.com’s Top 10 Best Overall Craft Blogs (2011 & 2012) and Apartment Therapy’s 10 Crafty Blogs We Love (2010). Her work has been viewed by millions on the cover of FamilyFun magazine and on top websites such as RealSimple, Huffington Post, ABCNews.com, and others.

16 Comments

Whim Wham

June 23, 2010 at 10:27 am

Neat idea! Love the metal stamping on the washer that makes it look like a clock. Too cute!
Great article link defining steampunk too. =)
The Answer Is Chocolate

June 23, 2010 at 11:09 am

Oh thank you for this. Last month, I bought a “bag o watch parts” at a street fair and have only used a fraction of them for one project so far but want to do some more so this is great inspiration!
Mich L.

June 23, 2010 at 11:09 am

Those are so so great! I am dying for that bail idea. Brad into clock hands?!?!? Too smart for words. I love that you didn’t use pre-made steampunk components. These are also such a nice size, and I love the simplicity of it while still keeping that clockwork feel. I kinda really want one.
Rachel

June 23, 2010 at 3:04 pm

These are so cool! I love tiny things. Thanks so much for the how-to, I’ll be linking.
Jenny

June 23, 2010 at 7:25 pm

Oh my sweet thrifty Jesus. I must make this immediately.
Bridgette

June 23, 2010 at 9:00 pm

Oh…..I am sitting here trying to decide how to tell you how much I LOVE these! Maybe I should just give you my mailing address! hahaha Just AWESOME! LOVE THEM! ~Bridgette
donnalee

November 11, 2011 at 12:23 pm

VERY VERY CLEVER! just what i needed to make charms for a swap. THNAK YOU SO MUCH!!! blest be :)
shelbi

July 8, 2012 at 9:13 pm

Omg these are amazing! And just what I need! Trying to plan a mad hatter tea party wedding on a tight budget and these will make amazing accents without breaking my budget!
Krafty_Karasu

February 5, 2013 at 2:52 am

hey! I have one of those!!! lol. I thought this charm looked familiar!!! I still love it!
nykke

November 26, 2013 at 2:13 pm

How do you get the little numbers on there? Leather stamp?
Jan

January 31, 2014 at 2:59 pm

I am wondering where you got the over sized copper chain for the steampunk necklace??
heather

February 1, 2014 at 10:06 am

@Jan I got it at Wal-mart. You should be able to find something similar at Michaels, Joann, or a local bead store.
Jan

February 4, 2014 at 2:02 pm

thanks for letting me know.. I have not been to a hobby lobby as we don’t have one closer… but have checked at our only craft store ..JoAnns.. not any.. but will be on the lookout..!!
Jan

February 4, 2014 at 4:21 pm

thank you for the info.. there is only 1 craft store near me.. the rest are about 2 hours at least.. but will check when I can get there…
Jan

February 7, 2014 at 4:41 am

thanks for the info.. I can’t wait to make these…