Who doesn’t love a cute hot air balloon necklace, right?
Supplies Needed:
*polymer clay
*elastic thread
*regular white thread
*glue gun or quick set glue
*fun beads
*sewing needle
*scissors
*Mod Podge and Paint Brush (optional)
Grab some fun polymer clay colors
Roll a nickel sized amount of white into a ball and then shape it into a hot air balloon
Snake roll (is that a term?) several colors of clay
Break each roll in half
Start laying them on top, opposite from each other.
(it looks like a weird little lady, right?)
Continue with all colors
Continue on until the entire balloon is covered.
Now, smush each color down and start forming into the shape of the air balloon.
Now is the time to create the hole that will be used for the necklace. Take your thick sewing needle and poke it through the entire balloon, making sure to go straight through.
Now, create a little white “basket”. Roll up some white (or another color) until it resembles a marshmallow…heheh.
Place both pieces on aluminum foil
bake at 275 degrees for approximately 15 minutes
(turn the pieces halfway through)
Take some regular polyester thread and cut for equal strands.
Using your glue gun (or quick set glue) attach the four strands of thread to the balloon and the basket.
(This step is optional, but gives it a nice sheen)
Cover the hot air balloon and basket with a few coats of Mod Podge, letting it dry between coats.
Grab your elastic thread, sewing needle, and fun beads
(along with your new hot air balloon)
Measure the child’s neck and allow for stretch.
Start threading the beads
Add your hot air balloon and keep threading
Knot the ends
Done!
Try on the child’s head before trimming the ends of elastic to make sure it fits. You can always adjust, if needed.
Hayley
Hayley Crouse is a wife, mother and multifaceted designer. Her love of sewing, crafting, cooking and interior design infuses her daily life and naturally spills over into her online presence. She pushes the envelope of her creativity and hopes that others will be inspired to do the same. She currently authors the Welcome to the Mouse House Blog, is the pattern designer behind Mouse House Creations and is a collaborative designer with Willow & Co. Patterns.
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So cute! Where did you find the beads?
Thanks Sheena! I actually found them at Michaels Craft Store right in the bead section… sometimes you have to dig through all of the other ones to find some super cute ones!
How cute! I have never played with clay. I will have to try it out!
WOW! What a wonderful idea of creating a DIY necklace I must say. I like the design and the whole process. I am definitely going to tell her about the idea. Although she loves to wear Kilkenny Newbridge Silver Jewellery, but she also loves to create handmade necklaces. She will certainly love this idea.