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DIY Jewelry in Glass Vials

June 16, 2015 by AllFreeJewelryMaking 1 Comment

Fairy dust, terrariums, bottle messages…oh my!

Every day, I’m looking for new and unique homemade jewelry that I can wear with practically everything. I especially love those cheesy, inspirational words scrawled across a silver pendant–no, I’m not kidding. My preference for jewelry is utterly extreme. I either need a statement necklace with a rose-gold watch or my silver knock-off Pandora charm bracelet with a simple silver pendant necklace. I mean, go big or go home, right? Some days, a long, v-shaped  necklace suits my fancy. Do you know what my v-shaped necklaces consist of? Stuff I collected from the 7th grade… I’m sure you can imagine the horror of my 2006-2007 school wardrobe. Since I don’t feel what I own is age appropriate for right now, I might as well make it! Simple and interesting are my goals for DIY jewelry…

Glass Vial Jewelry

Those glass bottles and vials are all the rage. You know, the ones that resemble a miniature version of a message-in-a-bottle? I’m sure you love the idea of those tiny message-in-a-bottle crafts you see, but you just don’t know what to do with them. Sure, they would look good in a shadow box display with your seashells that you collected during your vacation, or they would be adorable as an accent detail in your scrapbook. But jewelry?

You’ve often found yourself asking these questions when it comes to homemade glass bottle jewelry: How do I even begin to make them? How do I make them age appropriate? I don’t like necklaces, but I want to use the glass vials.

Sweetie, you’ve come to the right place. Below is a list of atypical crafts for this glass bottle jewelry. They aren’t your common message-in-a-bottle’s, but there are some that a notable messages within the bottle. Okay, okay, so it technically is still a message-in-a-bottle, but it isn’t always your vow of irrevocable love. You can give yourself your own words of inspiration, or channel your inner fairy with some glitter (because glitter makes everything better). Be sure to check out the terrariums-in-a-bottle! Whatever you choose to do, these timeless homemade necklaces, earrings, and rings will always be in style because of their creative designs and innovative ideas.

DIY Jewelry in Glass Vials

Globe Jewelry DIY Pendants

Buck Up Bottle Necklace

Mini-Terrarium Necklace

Snow Globe Glitter Rings

Snow Globe Necklace

My Heart Belongs to You DIY Necklace from Live It. Love It. Make It.

DIY Terrarium Necklace from Saved By Love Creations

Wish Bottle Necklace from Crafts Unleashed

3 Ways to DIY Bottle Necklaces from Paper and Pin

Chanel Potion Necklaces from Quiet Lion Creations

Time In A Bottle Earrings from Morena Scorner

Letters Bottle Necklace from All Things Paper

Message In A Bottle Keychain from Shrimp Salad Circus

Perfume Bottle Necklace from Ice Pandora

What’s your inspiration for DIY Jewelry in Glass Vials?

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How To: Unique Handcrafted Jewelry

December 31, 2011 by FaveCrafts 2 Comments

Need some last minute New Year’s party accessories?  What about a unique pendant to go with that little black dress?

I don’t know about you, but for me the coming year is all about frugality.  I’m embracing my inner DIY Diva and I’m going to finish up those half-completed projects, clean up my craft stash, and challenge myself to try new and exciting techniques (time to take that sewing machine out of storage)!

So as I went through my craft box, I realized that I have a ton of clay from various projects…just sitting there unused and unloved.  So I decided to make some new Polymer clay jewelry.  Turn trash into treasure, right?

Needless to say, I love how these Stamped Clay Pendants came out!  Not only would this very unique handcrafted jewelry be great gifts for friends and family, but I can use them as gift tags, magnets, or even as scrapbook embellishments!  2012 better look out…it’s bound to be a year of DIY madness!

 

Stamped Clay Pendants

Materials:

  • Sculpey clay, at least 2 squares per pendant
  • Clay roller (optional)
  • Wax paper
  • Assorted rubber or plastic stamps
  • X-acto knife
  • Toothpicks (optional)
  • Baking sheet
  • Paper towels
  • Paint
  • Paint brush
  • Mod Podge (optional)
  • String
  • Beads (optional)

 

Step One:  Condition your clay

In order for the stamp to make its imprint on the clay, and to make the clay soft and workable, you’ll need to condition it.  That simply means warming it up in your hands until it’s ready to work with.  You can also use a clay roller to help you if your hands get tired!

Condition 2 Sculpey clay squares and roll out into a circle shape, about 3” in diameter.  Press your stamp into the clay.  You can work on a table or lay wax paper down, which will allow for easy removal of your clay.

 

Step Two:  Stamping

Here’s my selection of pendants that I’m making.  I used a broken earring to stamp on the blue clay.  You can use anything you’d like!

Once your stamp is on, remove excess clay with a knife or a shape cutter.  To create the word, “sing”, I just used a toothpick.

Remember to create a hole in the top of the pendant to allow for your necklace string!

 

Step Three:  Bake your clay

Bake your pendants on a metal or glass surface according to package directions.  Let cool completely before moving on to step four.

 

Step Four:  Painting and Mod Podge-ing

This is the fun part!  Lay your cool pendants on a paper towel or paper plate and paint over the pendant with regular fabric paint.  Working quickly, wipe off the paint with a damp paper towel.  Some of the paint will stay on the clay, which is what you want.  Try different techniques like rubbing the paint in one direction, dabbing or sponging with the paper towel, or using your painting skills to paint directly on the clay.  It’s totally up to you!  Use like colors for cool shadows and opposite colors for contrast.

Let your pendants dry completely.

Once your pendants are dry, paint on a layer of Mod Podge.  This step is optional, I just like the shine!  Let that dry, too.

 

Step Five:  Nifty Necklaces

When your pendants are dry, string your chain through the hole.  You can add a bead if you’d like…I used beads from a bracelet that snapped a few years ago.

And there you have it!  Easy clay pendants for wearing and sharing!

 

But the fun doesn’t have to stop here!  Clay stamping is addicting and once you start, you won’t be able to stop!  So here are some other projects to try:

  • Antique Inspiration Tags
  • Beautiful Clay Buttons
  • How to Make Polymer Clay Fairy Doors
  • Wax Resist Earthenware Heart Pendant

I hope you enjoyed this Stamped Clay Pendant tutorial!  Here’s wishing you a very happy and healthy 2012!

What are some of your crafting resolutions for the coming year?  Are you getting organized?  Thinking of learning how to crochet?  I can’t wait to take up sewing again!  If you have any ideas for easy projects, please do share!

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National Craft Month: What homemade jewelry do you wear the most?

March 22, 2011 by FaveCrafts 79 Comments

As experts and enthusiasts of all things crafty, FaveCrafts decided to host a special National Craft Month blog series for all of our lovely readers. Check back for a new blog post every day featuring our favorite projects, new craft videos, how-to’s from the FaveCrafts editors, and a GIGANTIC, ENORMOUS, AMAZING craft giveaway at the end of the month. That’s right–we’re giving away the biggest prize ever, a gift basket chock full of crafting goodies from our craft closet. There’s something for everyone in this gift basket.

Leave a comment below, and on any blog post labeled “National Craft Month” in the headline, and your comment will count as an entry into the giveaway. You are free to comment as often as once per blog post (for a total of 31 chances to win!). At the end of the month, we’ll pool all of the comments together and pick one lucky winner.

Homemade jewelry is such a fun way to express your creativity.  Before I started working with FaveCrafts, I didn’t realize there were so many types of homemade jewelry. But as you can see from the projects below, there are so many great options for everyone, from craft experts to newbies like me.  Jewelry crafts can be fun, pretty and, best of all, cheap! Here are some great options to get your creative juices flowing.

  • Just Dreaming Heart Pendant from Rita LeVine for Diamond Tech
  • Ocean Blue Anklet from Katie Hacker for Beadalon

  • Rock Star Bracelets from DecoArt
  • Origami Star Earrings from Amanda Marks of Who Are You Calling Crafty?

  • Copper Wire Cuff Bracelet from Linda Peterson for Amaco

  • Victorian Garden Necklace from Mollie Valente for Rings & Things

We want to hear: What homemade jewelry do you wear the most?

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