I recently fell in love with jewelry designer Jaclyn Mayer – she uses lots of rope, cord, paint, and metals that definitely inspire a trip to Home Depot. When I saw the playful rope necklaces in this spring/summer collection I wanted to make one.
It’s tough to achieve the enamel wax coating (it requires a kiln) but I think craft enamel paint creates a fun look too. I considered trying Plasti Dip but decided it wasn’t the best for a pregnant lady to experiment with.
(My cute babysitter makes a WAY better model than I do!)
What you’ll need:
- Enamel paint – I picked up little bottles of Krylon Short Cuts Craft Enamel Paint for $2.99 at my local hardware store. (Home Depot didn’t carry them but you can buy online here.)
- 1/2 inch thick rope – 22 cents a foot at Home Depot
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Lighter
- 2 jewelry end caps
- Jump rings
- Lobster closure
- E-6000 glue
Instructions:
1. Cut the rope to the length you want and add knots. Use a lighter to seal any ends so it doesn’t fray while you’re working.
2. Paint a layer of Modge Podge where you want the paint to go. The slight difference in color will give you a good guide to follow when painting with the enamel.
3. Paint at least 3 coats of enamel paint, letting it completely dry in between. I highly recommend painting outside or in a well ventilated space as this paint is strong. You can add layers of Modge Podge in between if you want (I did between 2 of the coats I think).
4. Adjust necklace length if necessary and use E-6000 glue to attach the end caps. Let them dry overnight and then add jump rings and lobster closure.
I love – love! – this idea. I wanted to craft some Hindu trinity necklaces as favors for my dear friend’s India themed wedding, but had no clue of what materials to use. Great idea, and very budget-friendly. ;-)
How clever and chi and simple is this! GREAT idea!
Genius idea really.
Iam addicted to simple and different accesories, and you know? i love these style, specially the sticks one! Thanks a lot for all your ideas, and i always watch everyone you publish!
Love your necklace.
xx,
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I love that yellow one–I have been buying everything I find in that color lately! So cute for summer…
i love the two together
have a few rope bracelets, but am loving these
might be a beach project for the aunts and cousins
brett
Those are really cool, I’ve never seen anything like it. Good job sis!
The yellow and white is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.
You are SO clever! This is darling – love it! Have a great weekend, Stephanie!
That is just cool!
Oh, I love this! What a fun little necklace to wear! You could add any color to it for a fun pop!
Love this! I’ve been wanting to do something inspired by her necklaces too– I didn’t know there was enamel paint!