Handmade Bauble Necklace How-To

We're loving bright pops of color this season! In this next D.I.Y. project you'll learn to make a trendy bauble necklace in any colors you choose! These necklaces are easy to wear with casual and dressy outfits. Enjoy...

Supplies Needed: Craft Paint (choose any colors you fancy! We went with mint, grey, pumpkin and neon pink), Gloss We used DecoArt Triple Thick Gloss Glaze as our top coat (this glaze is our secret weapon for giving these beads a polished look!), raw wood beads, leather cord or chain (long enough to slip over your head) and scissors. 1. Paint your beads with two coats of paint. Allow beads to dry between each coat. 2. After the paint has dried, Use the gloss to add an extra coat of shine to your beads. 3. String the beads. We had a difficult time threading the leather cord through the beads, so we added a little tape to the end of the cord to make it more sturdy for treading. Super simple, no? Best part is, you can make necklaces for you and your friends in an afternoon!

Choose colors that compliment your personality and wardrobe! I think I need a yellow necklace too.... xo. elsie

Comments

Cute, cute, cute!

Posted by: Kara Haupt | June 13, 2012 at 11:26 AM

oh, i love how customizable this is. i'm daydreaming about all of the possibilities -- thanks for sharing! xo. http://blog.tarapolly.com

Posted by: tara polly | June 13, 2012 at 11:28 AM

Beautiful necklace kids!

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Posted by: Natasha Fatah | June 13, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Oh wow they all link to your amazon account like your last post. lol

Posted by: Anne | June 13, 2012 at 11:32 AM

Love this and it's just too simple! I must make one.

Posted by: Stephanie | June 13, 2012 at 11:33 AM

very cute! great idea!

Lindsey Turner
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Posted by: Lindsey A. Turner | June 13, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Fantastic,

I haven't made my own jewelry for some time.

It might be about time to start up again.

Anna

Posted by: olive green anna | June 13, 2012 at 11:35 AM

They look like gumballs. Yum!

Posted by: Jill | June 13, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Making these necklaces looks like it's going to be addictive. I can't wait to try it myself!

Posted by: Lacey | June 13, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Pretty!

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Posted by: Viveca Johansen | June 13, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Where did you get the leather string?

Posted by: Elizabeth | June 13, 2012 at 11:40 AM

Awesome! I was prepared to buy one of these (which I still might) but how fun to make my own and customize with my choice of colors...! Great tips, E+E! :)

Posted by: Emily Reiter | June 13, 2012 at 11:43 AM

So cute and easy to customize for your wardrobe.

Posted by: Jennifer | June 13, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Love!

Posted by: Elizabeth Beattie | June 13, 2012 at 11:45 AM

I really like the grey and blue one. They're sort of like mod pearls.

Posted by: Tor | June 13, 2012 at 11:46 AM

Those are cute - I could so make some of those!

Sarah
http://acatlikecuriosity.blogspot.co.uk

Posted by: Sarah | June 13, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Elizabeth, the leather string is from Michael's in the jewelry section. Pretty sure most craft or leather stores would carry this. :)

Posted by: elsie | June 13, 2012 at 11:49 AM