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Feather Inspired Boho Necklace
Feather Inspired Boho Necklace
From the Designer: "A one-of-a-kind boho faux leather necklace inspired by Great Green Macaws using Sculpey Soufflé polymer clay. Lightweight, durable and fashionable this is a in trend addition to a Spring-Summer wardrobe. This cascade of cord, clay and metal beads is easily created with common household and crafting supplies in an evening. Supplies: Sculpey® Soufflé™ in Igloo, Pistachio and Poppy Seed, Sculpey® Bead Making Kit, Ceramic tiles, 1 Coffee Straw, Pasta Machine, Paper Towels, Metal Spacer Beads, Cone Tin Beads, Toothbrush, Darice 100% Natural Hemp Cord, 20 lb. Assorted Brights, Cord Faux Suede Olive-Brown 3MM"
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Sculpey® Soufflé™ in Igloo, Pistachio and Poppy Seed
- Sculpey® Bead Making Kit
- Ceramic tiles
- 1 Coffee Straw
- Pasta Machine
- Paper Towels
- Metal Spacer Beads
- Cone Tin Beads
- Toothbrush
- Darice 100% Natural Hemp Cord, 20 lb. Assorted Brights
- Cord Faux Suede Olive-Brown 3MM
Instructions
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Create feathers out of the Souffle clay.
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Bake clay feathers on a ceramic tile as per the manufacturers instructions.
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Create strips of clay out of the Souffle clay using a pasta machine.
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Bake strips of clay on a ceramic tile as per the manufacturers instructions.
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Cut a 24 inch portion of Faux Suede Olive-Brown Cord to be the start of the necklace. Cut 10 inch portions of green Natural Hemp Cord and attach it to the suede cord using a Lark’s head knot.
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String metal beads on hemp cord. Do an overhand knot at the end of the cord.
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String baked pieces of Souffle polymer clay on the hemp cord and secured it with a overhand knot.
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Slide on three Cone Tin Beads on each side of the suede and do a simple slide knot to finish the necklace.
NotesRemember to take your time and have fun creating new art!
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