Long time - no write. I've been participating in the most awesome course ever! Introduction to Alternative Jewellery Design with the most awesome tutor Natalie Holtsbaum. We made some totally crazy creations, which I may share later.... but the idea was to create with materials we wouldn't usually use. One thing I've become hooked on is Sculpey (a bit like Fimo) but softer and more pliable.
Inspired from this course, I created this little pendant/choker...
You will need:
- Sculpey or Fimo or similar
- Jump rings (big ones)
- Leather
- Leather crimps & a clasp
- Sculpey tools (mine were a kebab stick and a glue stick)
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No expensive Sculpey tools needed here :D
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So to begin, slice off bits of Sculpey and roll it flat, then cut and mould two heart shapes (or more). The Sculpey can be a bit frail so it does need to be a little thick, but not so thick you'll have trouble threading a jump-ring through. Pierce your hearts with the kebab stick, making sure the holes are even the whole way through (the holes tend to collapse in a bit on the backside, making a big hole on the front and a small hole at the back - this could cause problems).
Next pop your hearts in the oven to bake, as per the directions on the packet.
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| Big jump ring through the middle here works best! |
When they are baked, let them cool and then pop the jump-rings through! I toyed with the idea of using a bow through the middle in ribbon when I though the jump-rings wouldn't fit...
Thread the leather or string through and secure with crimps and clasps.
And voila!
My valentine (who so totally doesn't do fashion) gave me compliments about this project "that looks good and it suits you" (and he is totally chuckling at me writing this).
