Don’t you love that feeling when you come upon a really expensive necklace that you can easily make yourself? Lots of times I see cool necklaces that are way beyond my skills so when I find something simple, colorful & cute that I can recreate I do a little internal happy dance. Please tell me I’m not the only one making a fool of myself at Michaels? Anyone?
Anyway, this $75 necklace was calling my name. So I bought a colorful pack of clay and had a fun afternoon of crafting with Caroline – we made another necklace that I’ll show you soon! Read on for full instructions.
Clay Chain Necklace Instructions
Step 1: Work the clay in your hand until it loosens up. Then take a small piece and roll in out into a snake. (This is the part that kids love.)
Step 2: Decide your color combination. I used 3 colors for the black & white necklace and 4 colors for the more colorful versions. Shape into a chain with 9 links and bake according to directions.
Step 3: When it has cooled off just knot leather cord to each end and add a dab of glue.
Step 4: Cut the ends off the cord and tie the ends around your neck. So easy, right?
I actually made clay link bracelets awhile back but found it a bit challenging to get them on and off. But you could easily wear this on your arm and use the cord as a closure (why didn’t I think of that sooner?!)
janada says
November 28, 2013 at 1:10 pmWhat kind of clay do you use?
is there a brand that you recommend?
Julie says
September 2, 2012 at 10:08 amI love this! I will be featuring this on my blog today. Thanks so much for sharing on Marvelous Mondays! http://www.thisgalcooks.com
Julie
gerbermom says
September 4, 2012 at 10:09 pmJulie, thanks so much for the feature! I can’t wait to check it out!
Foy Update says
August 30, 2012 at 9:44 pmLove that you included kids and I love the finished product. If I wasn’t nursing I would rock that necklace!
We’d love to have you participate in our new Eat Make Grow blog hop:
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Foy
gerbermom says
August 31, 2012 at 11:21 amGirl, I’m nursing and I still rock that necklace – go for it! :) Thanks for the blog invite!
Holly Lefevre says
August 30, 2012 at 3:49 amThis is a super fun idea. What a great looking piece of jewelry too!
gerbermom says
August 31, 2012 at 11:35 amHolly, thank you so much for the kind words! I had a fun time making these little clay creations. Thanks for stopping by – You have such a great blog :)
Printabelle says
August 29, 2012 at 4:30 pmVery cute! My daughter is a big polymer clay crafter, but I don’t think she has ever made links like this, thanks for sharing!
gerbermom says
August 29, 2012 at 10:01 pmThanks for stopping by! I bet you daughter has make some fun stuff with the clay!
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
August 29, 2012 at 5:06 amYour necklaces are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this excellent tutorial – this is such a great frugal and fashionable idea!
gerbermom says
August 29, 2012 at 10:09 pmThanks April! I’m all about frugal & fashionable ideas :) Thanks for stopping by!
Becca says
August 28, 2012 at 8:56 amYour necklaces look JUST LIKE THE $75 one!
This is so awesome, I can’t wait to try it. I’ve never worked with clay. (Well, since I was younger)
gerbermom says
August 28, 2012 at 10:48 pmYou will love clay Becca – it is so much fun! Let me know how it turns out!
Bromeliad says
August 27, 2012 at 4:04 pmSo cute. Snakes is all the further I got in my clay molding skills, so this should be doable.
gerbermom says
August 27, 2012 at 10:13 pmHaha, that’s about as far as my clay skills go too! Have fun :)
Susie @Bowdabra says
August 27, 2012 at 10:53 amHi Stephanie,
WOW this if FUN and an awesome project! If you have time, we’d love for you to stop in and link it up to our crafty showcase!! http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/08/25/saturday-showcase-craft-projects-16/
Susie @Bowdabra
[email protected] Off Friday Blog Hop says
August 25, 2012 at 2:25 amThat is such a lovely idea! Thanks for sharing.
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
August 24, 2012 at 9:47 amYou always have the best ideas for clay! I have a bunch of packages sitting in my craft room just waiting to be made into a necklace.
Megan says
August 24, 2012 at 7:31 amWhat a great idea! It looks fantastic. Megan
Susanna says
August 23, 2012 at 10:22 pmI got to wear one and it is lovely–great job sis!
Jennifer says
August 23, 2012 at 6:54 pmSooooo cool! I suck at working with clay but you look like a pro!
gerbermom says
August 24, 2012 at 3:40 pmthe “snakes” are so easy that anyone can make them – actually the whole necklace is pretty easy! just try and see.
nancy @ adore to adorn says
August 23, 2012 at 5:44 pmthis is such a great DIY! And it looks exactly alike! Love your take
xo,
nancy
gerbermom says
August 24, 2012 at 3:37 pmthanks! I’m quite proud myself (wink!)
Mandy Pellegrin says
August 23, 2012 at 2:22 pmOh. My. That is wonderful. It’s about the cutest, most clever project I’ve seen in a while. Yet so simple! If only I’d thought of it first… :)
gerbermom says
August 23, 2012 at 4:51 pmAw, thanks Mandy! I love these easy types of projects! :)
gerbermom says
August 24, 2012 at 3:33 pmoh, thank you Mandy! and thanks for sharing on your blog as well!
Daisy Nguyen says
August 23, 2012 at 11:00 amYou’re so great at coming up with cool, easy DIY’s! LOVE this one!
XOXO
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