DIY Turquoise Clay Necklace

By gerbermom | Published: July 14, 2011

I could no longer resist the lure of the polymer clay. Am I the last blogger to use this stuff? Probably. That’s pretty much my M.O.

But I saw this necklace (via Live and Enliven) and instantly loved it … but wanted it in turquoise.  It reminded me of some recent projects I’ve seen (like this one) so I went to Hobby Lobby with a screaming Henry that same day.

You will need:

  • Oven bake clay in the color of your choice (there is an overwhelming array)
  • Razor blade or sharp knife
  • Jewelry chain – I went with silver. You could even do leather cord.
  • Toothpick

Step 1: Roll the clay into small balls. You’ll need to stretch it and loosen it a bit to get it going.

Step 2: Cut edges with razor blade. You want some sharp edges and funkiness to the shape.

Step 3: Poke a hole through the center with a toothpick.

Step 4: Bake according to package directions.

Step 5: Thread the chain through the beads and cut the chain to desired length.

I also made a small pair of earrings. Same preparation (don’t poke a hole though) and then I glued an earring backing on with E6000 glue. I love how Wilma Flintstone-esque it is!

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32 Comments

  1. Megabanglore
    Posted February 15, 2012 at 10:19 pm | Permalink

    What great ideas you share here. Thanks a lot. GBU

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  2. Megabanglore
    Posted February 15, 2012 at 10:19 pm | Permalink

    What great ideas you share here. Thanks a lot. GBU

    Reply
  3. harrysdesk
    Posted November 14, 2011 at 6:36 am | Permalink

    It’s me again!
    I featured this one too. I just kept finding gems on your blog….
    It’s here…
    http://allysonadeney.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/17-handmade-gifts-for-women-and-older-girls-with-tutorials/

    Thanks for the ideas
    Ally of harrysdesk

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  4. baxter bunny
    Posted July 20, 2011 at 7:10 pm | Permalink

    I didn't realize reading a blog can be so much work…I'm glad I'm just watching you do the work because you're very good at it. I wouldn't have gotten past the first step. Nice job, the necklace is beautiful.

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  5. Gloria
    Posted July 18, 2011 at 4:29 pm | Permalink

    What a totally ingenious idea – can't wait to try this!

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  6. Rachael
    Posted July 16, 2011 at 1:31 pm | Permalink

    Oooh! Just an hour ago, I complemented someone's necklace that looked just like this DIY.
    Very cool!

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  7. maker-land
    Posted July 16, 2011 at 8:21 am | Permalink

    Very clever! As soon as I saw it, I thought of Wilma Flintstone, but wasn't sure that you would find that complimentary, so I'm glad you said that YOU thought it was Flintstone-esque at the end of your post! I might have to try this…

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  8. Lindsay
    Posted July 15, 2011 at 11:58 pm | Permalink

    I LOVE this! What a fabulous way to add a new piece to your wardrobe! Great job!

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  9. ohkeeka
    Posted July 15, 2011 at 9:14 pm | Permalink

    Oh, I love it! I am so inspired to make this myself now. I had seen a necklace like this on Etsy but it didn't even occur to me that I could try to do it on my own.

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  10. Rebecca
    Posted July 15, 2011 at 6:02 pm | Permalink

    That just looks too easy to be true. Very pretty!!!

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  11. Tonia @ TheGunnySack
    Posted July 15, 2011 at 10:47 am | Permalink

    I've never worked with polymer clay but it looks easy enough and I LOVE that color. My aunt is a whiz with polymer. She makes little figurines.

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  12. Jenna
    Posted July 15, 2011 at 10:00 am | Permalink

    This is so cute! How do you learn to do this! Its amazing!

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  13. Pink Ronnie
    Posted July 15, 2011 at 8:02 am | Permalink

    p.s. Thanks for your sweet birthday comment! xo

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  14. Pink Ronnie
    Posted July 15, 2011 at 8:02 am | Permalink

    Wow, you are amazingly creative and clever!
    Such a beautiful colour too – this is something that I would totally buy!
    Ronnie xo

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  15. Anne @ Domesblissity
    Posted July 15, 2011 at 2:04 am | Permalink

    Hi Steph. What a gorgeous colour clay. Just the thing for your weekend away!

    Anne xx

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  16. www.StarHughes.com
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 11:22 pm | Permalink

    I love this! That’s such a gorgeous color, I didn’t know they made polymer clay that color!! Great job!!!

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  17. Jamie
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 8:58 pm | Permalink

    So dang cute!

    Jamie @ theletter4.blogspot.com

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  18. badjoan.com
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 5:41 pm | Permalink

    Love this necklace! Great idea!
    http://blog.badjoan.com/

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  19. Krystal/Village
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 3:28 pm | Permalink

    so that's what that is! i love that style/look..very cool :)

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  20. Katie
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 3:11 pm | Permalink

    Aww, I love that necklace! I have actually never tried polymer clay but I believe you have inspired me!

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  21. birdietobe
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 3:08 pm | Permalink

    Very cute & simple! Reminds me of the Flintstones… in the best way possible. I love it!

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  22. Linh @ La-La Linh
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 3:06 pm | Permalink

    Shut the front door! This is tooo cute and in one of my favorite colors! :) I have to try this.
    -Linh

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  23. Brynn
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 1:05 pm | Permalink

    I just love all of this polymer clay jewelry that i am seeing!!! Great necklace in a gorgeous color :) xoxoxo brynn

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    • henryhappened
      Posted July 14, 2011 at 7:13 pm | Permalink

      Thanks Brynn! And I know, all those projects looked so easy I could not resist. :)

      Reply
  24. Lia
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 12:41 pm | Permalink

    This is fantastic, I have been DYING to use polymer clay, still haven't….This is gorgeous, I loooove it!!
    xoxox
    Lia

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  25. Ana
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 11:44 am | Permalink

    What a great idea! I love this.

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  26. Hannah
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 11:31 am | Permalink

    Wow, so cool! Is the clay heavy? It looks like it might weigh your neck down a bit or is the clay not quite as dense?

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  27. Heather j
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 11:14 am | Permalink

    Um…no you’re not the last blogger, I will be when I copy you and blog about it. Lol! No, but seriously I love the turquoise and it looks great! I reall want to make one.

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  28. sherri lynn
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 10:47 am | Permalink

    Rest assured- I still have not used polymer clay so you aren't the last blogger :) I think your necklace looks great and I love the Wilma-esque look to it! I would have thought you bought it if I hadn't know!

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  29. Megn
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 10:43 am | Permalink

    this is a great DIY necklace, love it! thanks for showing us how to. meg

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  30. Michelle
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 10:42 am | Permalink

    I love that! And extra bonus, when people ask where you got it and you get to say "Oh this old thing? Oh, I made it." Crafty little thing, you.

    Reply
  31. Lindsay @ DM
    Posted July 14, 2011 at 10:32 am | Permalink

    WAHOOO!! Way to go Stephanie! Isn't this stuff so much fun?! LOVE what you created.

    Reply

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