Single-Strand Necklace with Sculpey® PREMO Polymer Clay and Pewter Dragon Charm
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Design Idea RA2N
-- Designer --
Elaine, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
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- Pendant, gold-plated brass, 58x49mm fancy oval with 40x30mm oval setting
- Polymer clay, Sculpey® PREMO, grey granite
- Polymer clay, Sculpey® PREMO, bronze
- Polymer clay, Sculpey® PREMO, twinkle twinkle
- Polymer clay, Sculpey® PREMO, white gold glitter
- Chain, gold-finished brass, 6x5mm curb
- Charm, pewter (tin-based alloy), antique gold plate, 25x11mm dragon
- Clasp, self-closing hook, gold-plated brass, 14x10mm with (2) 7x6mm oval jump rings
- Epoxy, Mod Podge®, epoxy resin, 2-part resin
- Mixing cup, silicone, white, (2) 1/8 ounce and (2) 1/2 ounce cups
- Stir stick, silicone, white, 4-3/4 x 1/3 inches
Instructions
Step 1
Cut 1/4 ounce each of white gold, gray granite, bronze and twinkle twinkle (black glitter) polymer clay.
Step 2
Run each piece through pasta/clay machine on the lowest number.
Step 3
Use the oval pendant as a template and cut an oval out of each clay piece to fit inside the setting.
Step 4
Cut each oval into four equal parts.
Step 5
Take two of the colors and cut one portion at a diagonal, then cut the same color on a horizontal.
Step 6
Arrange pieces to create a patterned oval shield.
Step 7
Lightly press seams together and place into the pendant, trimming to fit if necessary.
Tip: You can add heat-safe embellishments, such as a metal charm, to your shield at this time.
Step 8
Bake 15 minutes at manufacturer’s suggested temperature. Let clay cool completely before handling.
Step 9
Mix up 2-part epoxy resin according to package directions.
Step 10
Apply a light coat of resin on top of clay design.
Step 11
Apply heat source (such as a torch or heat gun) to eliminate bubbles. Allow to cure 24 hours.
Note: If using a torch, be very careful not to touch the surface with the flame for more than a second, to avoid scorching.
Step 12
Apply a coat of resin to the back of clay piece and let cure for another 24 hours.
Step 13
Cut 20 inches of bulk curb chain.
Step 14
Attach one end of the self-closing clasp to the chain.
Step 15
Thread chain through the pendant and close clasp.
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