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Giant Bow Necklace

08/12/2013 8 Comments

Giant-Bow-Necklace
As you know I just celebrated my 34th birthday in July and I wanted something fun and festive to wear for my special day.  I thought what better than a giant girly bow, and since I don’t wear a ton of hair accessories I figured a necklace would be perfect!  Today I’m sharing this Giant Bow Necklace with all of you.

Supplies:

– Polymer Clay
– Cutting Knife
– Paper Clip
– Rolling Pin
– DecoArt Satin Brush-On Varnish
– Jewelry Chain & Jump Rings (2 large, 2 small)
– Jewelry PliersThis picture pretty much sums up how easy this is.  I will still go through the steps though.

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1.  First roll some polymer in to a 1.5″ ball in your hand.2.  Lay it on a clean surface like wax paper or a cutting board and roll it out until it’s about1/8″ thick.     Trim it to a rectangle shape with your cutting knife, mine measure 6″ x 3″.3.  Then cut it so you have 4 equal pieces, at this measurement my bow is 3″ wide when done!

4.  Pinch one end like shown, then fold the other end over to meet it and gently pinch them together so you have a loop.

5.  When you have all 4 loops done gently smush the ends so they all meet.

6.  Cut one more rectangular piece to add to the center of your bow to cover where everything meets.

7.  Using your paperclip carefully place two holes for your jump rings on two opposite loops.

8.  I used my paperclip to also add a slight crease to the front of my bows.

9.  Bake your bow according to package instructions, I did mine for 10 minutes at 275* in my toaster over, then I brushed a light coat of satin varnish over the whole bow once it is cool.

10. Last step not pictured is to add to large jump rings to the bow where you put the two holes, then place a small jump ring on each end of your chain (mine measured 36″) and attach to the bow.

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Giant-Bow-NecklaceSo what do you think?  Don’t you love it!  I certainly do, I’ve gotten quite a few compliments on it!

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Comments

  1. Cherry Blossoms says

    08/13/2013 at 1:58 AM

    So adorable and I love the color! WIll you be selling these? I want one!

    Reply
  2. Andrea @ This Pug Life says

    08/17/2013 at 1:37 AM

    Adorable! I especially love the color.

    Reply
  3. Sumo @ Sumo's Sweet Stuff says

    08/17/2013 at 1:23 AM

    Okay, totally loving this for me and my girls! We might need one in ever color now! I’ll be featuring this on my blog tomorrow!

    http://www.sumossweetstuff.com

    Thanks for linking up!
    Sumo:)

    Reply
  4. Kayla Janachovsky says

    08/19/2013 at 7:47 PM

    This is super cute! I’d love if you’d link up to The DIY’ers: http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-diyers-and-our-country-weekend.html

    Reply
  5. Cocalores says

    09/02/2013 at 2:44 PM

    This is so cute! I remember crafting a lot with polymer clay as a kid, but funnily enough, haven’t since then. This bow could be such a cute first project! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Beth @ Through the Eyes of the Mrs. says

    11/13/2013 at 12:53 PM

    This necklace is so pretty and looks like a lot of fun to make! I featured it on my Handmade Gift Ideas. http://www.throughtheeyesofthemrs.com/2013/11/30-handmade-gift-ideas.html

    Reply
  7. Rebecca Lopez says

    11/18/2013 at 4:24 PM

    Thank you Beth!

    Reply

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