Scrabble Tile Pendants

Scrabble tile pendants are whimsical pieces of jewelry made from upcycled scrabble game pieces. There are literally hundreds of different styles of pendants, from cute to strange, simple to extravagant. These accessories are great for giving as gifts for any kind of special occasion, and to anyone from tweens to teens to women and moms.  They can also make very nice charms for special occasions such as weddings. Most importantly, they are a way to show your unique style. With all of the designs available out there you're sure to find one that is absolutely perfect for you!

• You can buy Scrabble tile jewelry in many places from the real world to online. The first place most people look when they're trying to buy this type of jewelry is online of course. A quick search in your favourite search engine will bring you hundreds of results that will keep you shopping for hours. These fashion accessories are available in a variety of styles and price ranges to suit your every need.
  
• Always be on the lookout for trendy indie boutiques. These will be in cities big and small and often carry a variety of items from local, national and international artisans. If at first you don't find them- ask! The boutique owner will more than likely know a great spot to recommend.
  
• Lastly, and probably the most fun, is to hit up local craft bazaars. This is a fantastic way to support local artisans, and also find something truly personal to reflect your style. Check with your local chamber of commerce, local newspapers, or even an internet search for your hometown and you'll find lots of shows to visit!

Lots of people have fun making their own scrabble tile pendants and scrabble tile jewelry. First you need to raid your mom's old scrabble set and steal those game pieces! You then need to choose what sort of image you would like on your tile. It could be anything from some pretty decorative paper, to a magazine clipping, a photograph, or even a graphic you've designed yourself and printed. Cut your paper down to the size of the scrabble tile and then glue it to the blank side, leaving the letter side visible. Use your initial for a personalized touch! Once the paper is glued to the tile you need to cover it with a clear finish. There are many non-toxic water based glazes available which make this step very easy and hazard-free.

Once you have your charms, the sky's the limit! Brainstorm a few ideas- what do you want to make? Perhaps a ring or a bracelet? A pendant?

You could make a bracelet a few ways, but the easiest, and also one of the most attractive, would be to create a charm bracelet from your scrabble tiles. Drill a small hole in the upper corner of your tile, all the way from front to back. Attach a jump ring and voila! You've just created your very own charm. You can now add it to a pre-made charm bracelet, or even go a step further and create a bracelet from scratch using a combination of pretty beads and your game piece charms.

To make an attractive pendant, just decide on the style of bail you would like to use. A clip bail- where you drill through the pendant front to back. An eye-screw which you screw into the top of the pendant and attach a jump ring to. Or maybe a glue-on bail, which you attach to the back. Finish it off with a complimenting necklace and you've got yourself a gorgeous new accessory!

Happy creating!