How to Easily Untangle Knotted Necklaces

A tangled necklace is not that easy to untangle, especially if it has a thin chain. I love wearing necklaces, and when I’m in a rush and don’t have time, I usually just grab them and insert them in my bag, which is a recipe for disaster. Do not ever do that. It’s the easiest way to get tangled necklaces. It already happened to me a couple of times, but I never learned my lesson.

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I have a thin necklace that my mom gave me, and it always gets tangled. I haven’t worn it for months because it is so hard to untangle. You can’t do it with just your fingers! If you have the same problem, let The Piercing Outlet teach you how to easily untangle knotted necklaces.

Untangling it requires a lot of time and patience. If you are planning to untangle your necklaces, make sure you don’t have any plans ahead and are in a good mood.

Here’s a project you might want to try: How to Turn Old Jewelry Into This DIY Statement Necklace

What You Need to Untangle Necklace

• paperclip/toothpick/sewing needle

How to Untangle a Tangled Necklaces

Step 1:

Remove any loose pieces that are hanging off.

Step 2:

The key to untangling a knot is working in the middle first using a paperclip. Use it to loosen the knot a little bit, then use your fingers to pull the loose ones carefully.

Step 3:

Focus on one necklace at a time. Go back and forth using the paperclip and your fingers. This will take some time, so make sure to have a lot of patience.

How to Untangle a Thin Necklace

Ravel the necklace with the knot between your fingers to loosen it up. Take something very thin to use to untangle the necklace.

Proper Way to Store Necklaces or Jewelry

The right way to store them is in individual mini plastic bags or compartments. It will prevent your necklace from knotting up.

How to Easily Untangle Knotted Necklaces