Make a Statement with this DIY Necklace
Image C/O Lara Kern |
Since
I do a lot of my work online, I don't really put too much thought
into what I wear on a daily basis. Most days, I'm pretty focused on
this blog, my art, or my (hopefully) soon to be open Etsy shop. So, I
spend a good majority of my time in baggy clothes. I do however
occasionally get the urge to make something pretty to wear around as
a treat.
The
hubster and
I went in together to make this necklace that definitely makes a
statement. It really is only a one woman (or man) job, but it was
nice to spend time creating this beautiful statement necklace
together. Plus, he's better with
wire wrapping than I am. I just can't seem to get the right shapes or
the wire just ends up breaking. Sometimes, I can create beautiful
things out of wire, but my skills in this department are sporadic at
best.
What
you'll need: - Needle nose pliers - One piece of quartz - Wire - 1
shell case (I used a 9mm shell case) -Resin -A length of chain -Metal
File -Hook and clasp
Step
1: Make sure that your quartz fits into the shell casing snugly. If
your piece of quartz is too big you can sand it down to a more
suitable size with a metal file. Remember that the quartz should fit
snugly and securely in the shell casing.
Step
2: Mix the resin by carefully following the instructions on the box
or container. Read all of the instructions that came with your resin.
Be sure to get the correct curing time. I waited for about 13 hours
before my pendant was fully cured.
Step
3: Carefully, fill the shell casing about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way full.
The amount you will use is based on what caliber of the shell casing
you choose to use. We filled our shell casing up to about 1/2 with
resin. Be careful not to get any resin on you, your clothes, or any
place else that is not part of this tutorial.
Step
4: Push the quartz down into the resin. Sit your soon-to-be statement
necklace with the quartz point up so that none of the resin will leak
out. I used clothes pins to hold the pendant in place. Make sure that
your pendant is safely secured in a place where it will not be
knocked over or disturbed for at least 13 hours. For a more accurate
curing time for your specific type of resin, check the container or
box it came in.
Step
5: (this is where the hubby stepped in.) He simply used a spare piece
of wire that was about 5-6 inches long. He began by wrapping each
side of the wire evenly around the shell casing a few times. Then, he
made a loop, and finished it all off by tucking the ends of the wire
securely to either side of the shell casing.
Step
6: Connect the hook and clasp to your length of chain. Then, add your
now fully cured pendant.
Step
7: Enjoy your new DIY statement necklace and bask in the compliments
you receive.
Image C/O Lara Kern |
If
anyone has any comments or questions on to make this
necklace, feel free to email me (here) or leave a comment below!
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