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?!)
What kind of clay do you use?
is there a brand that you recommend?
I love this! I will be featuring this on my blog today. Thanks so much for sharing on Marvelous Mondays! http://www.thisgalcooks.com
Julie
Julie, thanks so much for the feature! I can’t wait to check it out!
Love that you included kids and I love the finished product. If I wasn’t nursing I would rock that necklace!
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Girl, I’m nursing and I still rock that necklace – go for it! :) Thanks for the blog invite!
This is a super fun idea. What a great looking piece of jewelry too!
Holly, 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 :)
Very cute! My daughter is a big polymer clay crafter, but I don’t think she has ever made links like this, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by! I bet you daughter has make some fun stuff with the clay!
Your necklaces are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this excellent tutorial – this is such a great frugal and fashionable idea!
Thanks April! I’m all about frugal & fashionable ideas :) Thanks for stopping by!
Your 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)
You will love clay Becca – it is so much fun! Let me know how it turns out!
So cute. Snakes is all the further I got in my clay molding skills, so this should be doable.
Haha, that’s about as far as my clay skills go too! Have fun :)
Hi 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
That is such a lovely idea! Thanks for sharing.
You 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.
What a great idea! It looks fantastic. Megan
I got to wear one and it is lovely–great job sis!
Sooooo cool! I suck at working with clay but you look like a pro!
the “snakes” are so easy that anyone can make them – actually the whole necklace is pretty easy! just try and see.
this is such a great DIY! And it looks exactly alike! Love your take
xo,
nancy
thanks! I’m quite proud myself (wink!)
Oh. 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… :)
Aw, thanks Mandy! I love these easy types of projects! :)
oh, thank you Mandy! and thanks for sharing on your blog as well!
You’re so great at coming up with cool, easy DIY’s! LOVE this one!
XOXO
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