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It has been awhile since we shared our favorite 50+ Instagram crafts. We decided to update it with the latest projects to make with your favorite photos. Click the photo above or the link below for the collection. Enjoy!
I went to CHA 2014 in Anaheim California, where epoxy clay jewelry was all the rage. I didn’t see what was so great about it, or why I would use it instead of polymer clay. It took me almost two years to get on board. Now I am a full fledge fanatic. The stuff is wonderful for embedding crystals and other small embellishments, since it is a strong adhesive. No glue is necessary, nor does it need to go in the oven. Once you mix the two parts, it starts to set and cures on its own without heat. Today I am sharing these gorgeous, blingy earring and pendant sets! My friend created hers and has zero experience with jewelry making or clay of any kind. They came out beautifully, proving no prior knowledge is necessary!
Epoxy Jewelry Clay (we used Silver Crystal Clay)
Beeswax coated toothpick (comes with Crystal Clay Kit) or my favorite tool for picking up small beads and embellishments, Crystal Katana
Crystal Chatons or flat backed Swarovski
Round Pendant Bezels
Ear wire or 20-22 gauge jewelry wire to create your own ear wire
Two pair flat nose jewelry pliers
Jump rings
Rattan cord or other necklace chain
Vinyl or latex protective gloves
Mix clay according to instructions, equal parts of the two components and wearing gloves.
Fill bezel flush with top.
Add crystals in desired design with tool.
Once cured (overnight) add ear wires with jewelry pliers and add chain or cord to pendant.
Don’t they look so complicated, fancy and expensive?! Well, they aren’t. Your dog could probably make them.
I have gotten so many compliments already!
Check out our other jewelry projects here:
DIY patriotic jewelry is a tradition here at Saved By Love Creations! For this pair I combined my newest obsession – epoxy clay – with metal filigree, to create these lovely, star spangled pieces. This project is super easy, so lets get started.
Martha Stewart Silicone Star Mold
Epoxy Clay (Martha Stewart shown here)
Metal Filigree
Ear wires
Metal Chain
Jump rings
Charms
Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Powder
White Embossing Powder
Heat tool or Melting Pot
Red Acrylic Paint (I used Vintaj Patina)
Antiquing Glaze
Small Paint Brush
Paper Towel
Latex gloves
Two pairs of jewelry pliers (flat or needle nose)
Make the Stars
Mix equal parts of the epoxy clay per instructions, with gloved hands. Here I used Martha Stewart’s clay. I also like Crystal Clay and Envirotex Epoxy Clay.
Press Clay into silicone mold, making sure to push it down into the corners of the stars. Smooth out back of star with wet fingertip to avoid fingerprints.
Let the stars cure overnight, and paint as desired with acrylic paint. I left the blue stars as is, and for the red, I used the Vintaj Patina in red. I antiqued all of the stars with antiquing medium, applying it with a paintbrush and wiping it away with a paper towel while still wet.
Color the Filigree
Use red and white embossing powder to coat the filigree as shown in this Vintaj video:
Adhere stars to colored filigree with a small amount of epoxy clay or strong jewelry glue.
Attach ear wires and charms and you are set!
Remember Patriotic Earrings from prior years:
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