I saw these super cute geo necklaces by A Merry Mishap on Bri’s blog a few weeks ago and instantly fell in love with the shapes and colors of these simple necklaces. So naturally I had to figure out a way to make one. The jewelry on Etsy that inspired this post is reasonably priced, so if you’re not into DIY then buying one is a great option. Otherwise, you can round up the materials and make one for yourself. (Plus, you can make a bunch more beads with the rest of the clay and give them to your friends!)
Materials: a plain chain necklace, Xacto knife, toothpick, clay
I used these Sculpey and FIMO clays here which were a bit too soft. Try to see if your craft store has a harder clay- it will make the sculpting process much easier and the edges straighter.
I tried ripping a piece of clay off and rolling it into a ball first, but it made the clay a bit too soft to get clean cut lines, so I cut a chunk off the block and whittled it down from there.
Just cut random pieces off until you like how it looks.
Gently push the toothpick through the middle of the clay, making a hole big enough for your chain to easily pass through.
Bake the clay according to directions on the package. Mine said to bake at 230F for 30 minutes.
When the beads are done cooling, string them onto your necklace. Try experimenting with different color combinations and shapes.
Twitter: chambraycountes
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I really like the shapes you made! I feel like I have seen a lot of round beads lately so the angles are really appealing. And the colors, too, my favorite is the neutral + pink one :)
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These are ADORABLE — you did a phenomenal job!
xo Josie
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Twitter: kirstinfoley
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Yay!! I love these!!! I can’t wait to wear mine.
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Twitter: ladyofashion
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This is super cute and easy, I love the colours! I need this in yellow! Have a great week.
Twitter: kirstinfoley
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Favorite. I seriously love these necklaces. Thank you so much for mine! I can’t wait to see you. Maybe I can venture up there later on this month!! Oh!! We registered!! :)
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Twitter: Courtney Kennedy
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Super impressed! I have always wanted a geo necklace off of etsy and knew I could just make it myself…but I really knew nothing about clay! Thanks for the help. I love your blog!! So cute.
<3Courtney
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If you bake them on the toothpick suspended by wadded up foil on each end, you won’t get that shiny side on your bead where it touched. Also, if you want a super shiny bead coat it with Future floor polish after its cooled down. Just apply with a smooth paintbrush, I use 2 or 3 coats for super shine. Love your ideas! I think a few people are getting these necklaces for Christmas! Different colors for everyone!!! :)
Twitter: sprinklesprings
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Wow, great ideas! I’ll have to try both of those next time I make some. xx
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