The chain used is my own creation which can be obtained here.

OK, so you have made your locket and have merged all layers visible. Press shift+D, this will duplicate your working image, you can now close the original. I do this in case I save and forget to rename it, the amount of times I've done this and over written an existing image *s* We will resize it as it is probably too big as it is. Go to Image/resize, resize to 70%, uncheck resize all layers and check maintain aspect ratio. Effects/Sharpen/Unsharp mask, radius 1.00, strength 75, clipping 0. Create a new layer. With the picture tube tool select my Di_chain1 tube, make sure it has saved to these settings - 

Starting at the chain loop draw out your chain until it comes round to where you started. We will now erase parts of the chain. Click on your merged locket layer Selections/Select all, Selections/Float, Selections/Defloat, using this method you will only erase parts of the chain that overlap the locket. Now click on the top chain layer, don't forget this bit otherwise you'll start to erase your locket. With the eraser tool erase the parts of the chain that you want to be unseen, don't forget to do the part of the chain that goes through the loop, this will make it look more realistic.

Merge all visible layers and there you have your completed locket.

Closed Locket KPT ShapeShifter

This is the image I used as the top mask in KPT5

Work through step 1 on page 1 but do not duplicate the rim layer. Work step 2 to make the chain ring and to apply the ShapeShifter preset. Because the canvas is too big copy the rim and paste as new image, no not use CRTL+D as this will duplicate the entire area whereas we need just the locket. You can now close the original and work on the pasted locket. With the magic wand click the inside of the locket, Selections/Modify/expand by 2. Create a new layer and in the layer palette drag it to the bottom, flood fill with white. Selections/Float, apply the second of my KPT locket presets.

Not sure about using KPT presets, click here

While in the ShapeShifter window, click on the eye on the top mask, a browser window will open, browse your hard drive for the heart1.jpg.

If you use an image of your own you need to remember that it needs to be the same size as your working image otherwise it may not be placed correctly or could have a distinct edge. If you have followed the instructions your working image should measure 199x313 if not then the heart offered for download may need to be resized. Selections/Select none, merge all visible layers. You should now have a closed locket. 

Closed Locket Super BladePro

Work through step 1 on page 1 but do not duplicate the rim layer. Work step 2 to make the chain ring and to apply a Super BladePro preset. Open the heart1.jpg or an image of your choice, this will need to be bigger than the inside of the locket, copy, click on your locket to make active and CTRL+L (paste as new layer) In the layer palette drag this pasted layer to the bottom. Move your pasted image until you are happy with it's placing.  Click on the locket layer to make active and with the magic wand click on the inside, Selections/Modify/Expand by 2, Selections/Invert. Click on the bottom pasted layer to make active and delete, this should have got rid of any visible excess. Selections/Float, Effects/Plugin Filters/Flaming Pear/Super BladePro apply the Basic Gold preset but at these settings -

Selections/Select none, merge all visible layers.

Don't be afraid to play around with Super BladePro trying different gold effects, there are some lovely presets offered on the web.

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