DIY | Sculpey Bead Necklace

Posted: 03.08.12

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I had a very clear idea of what kind of necklace I wanted to wear with this pretty dress I got to wear in Texas. Modcloth had one that I really liked, but it kept selling out. I knew I wanted a mint colored necklace to contrast the pale yellow of my dress. Instead of trying to find what I was looking for, I decided to make it instead. I headed to the Michaels and bought some Sculpey and started making tons of round beads. The end product came out better than I thought. I think I might be making a bunch of different necklaces like this. All different colors. All different patterns.

1. Start with some Sculpey…mintneckalce9

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2. Start rolling out a bunch of ball shapes…mintnecklace5

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3. Bake them in the oven. 275 degrees for 15 mins.
4. Come up with a design for your statement necklace and start stringing. I used 3 different strings to sew all pieces together. mintnacklace33

5. You could string beads all the way to the end or leave the string exposed and tie in a bow at the back. mintnecklace12

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Enjoy! Let me know if you make your own Sculpey bead necklace. I’d love to see!

Comments (45)

  1. Rach

    03.08.12

    Oh Hi! I’m up super late in Mee-ah-me, stressing about travel details so I thought I’d visit your blog! You are going to be a huuuuge crafty/arty/styly superstar someday. Like Martha Stewart but really hip. :D xo!

  2. Jen

    03.09.12

    It looks fantastic Jen! I read lots of blogs but this is the first comment I’ve ever made on any of them, that’s how impressed I am! It looks better than the original. I will definitely be trying this. Good one :)
    Jen (in Australia)

  3. d

    03.09.12

    this is awesome!!

  4. elsie

    03.09.12

    this is beautiful!!!

  5. jess

    03.09.12

    wow, stunning … such a great and beautiful idea!!
    jess
    http://www.jesscauseblog.blogspot.com

  6. amanda

    03.09.12

    no WAY!!!!!!!!!! you are a diy maven. wow. so seriously impressed. you did a brilliant job on this necklace. it’s gorgeous :)

  7. Meredith

    03.09.12

    I absolutely love that necklace!! Such a great idea. I love when you do DIYs.
    http://mereandthemr.blogspot.com/

  8. Jamie

    03.09.12

    Not only do I LOVE that necklace, but that dress?!?! I can’t wait to see the full outfit!

  9. Lou Lou

    03.09.12

    Oh you make it look so easy… if I attempted that, people would end up asking me if my 18 month had whipped it together! p.s the colour of your dress is devine.

  10. Julia

    03.09.12

    How did you ‘sew’ the three stands together to get your desired look? I don’t know if I could figure that out on my own. The necklace is gorgeous, and I ove the modcloth one you cite here. So pretty, and you made a lovely piece of art. Save it for Rowan!

  11. Rebecca in NC

    03.09.12

    Jen, that’s so pretty! I’ve been wanting a necklace like this for a while… a stop to Michael’s is in order!

  12. Krista

    03.09.12

    Just AMAZING!!! I never would have thought to do this, great job!

  13. Erin

    03.09.12

    THANK YOU!!! I have had a very specific idea of a yellow necklace I wanted to make, but could never find any large yellow beads. I plan on making it this weekend!!

  14. melanie

    03.09.12

    adore! and I bet it was way cheaper than the original!

  15. Laine

    03.09.12

    That’s so creative!! It turned out really well.

  16. Cara

    03.09.12

    Oh my! I have been wanting to experiment with Sculpey for awhile but now I really must try this, your necklace came out beautifully!

  17. Aryn

    03.09.12

    So pretty! I’m going to have to try it!

  18. Katy

    03.09.12

    Jen this is so awesome!! I love this idea so much. Weekend project? I think I must…
    The stringing into different layers might trip me up a little but I like a challenge. :P Thanks for putting this diy together!! So so pretty…

  19. Andrea Garland

    03.09.12

    Fantastic way to make it your own. Love the idea.

  20. Suze

    03.09.12

    You have no idea how much I wanted that same necklace. I’ve seen it on some many different online shops, and I’m just not feeling the $40 price tag. This DIY version is awesome. Go Jen!

  21. kelly

    03.09.12

    Wow. That is pretty amazing looking. I love how you styled it too. great job.

  22. Unnati

    03.09.12

    WOW! that is amazing and I agree with other readers, you make it look really really easy. I saw this on modcloth and i was tempted to buy it but couldn’t really convince myself to spend all that money. Thanks so much for sharing great idea! Have a great weekend!

  23. sarah d.

    03.09.12

    you are awesome! thank you for sharing :)

  24. Shannon

    03.09.12

    That is so pretty! You did an amazing job. I never would have thought that necklace was made from Sculptey.

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

  25. Marissa

    03.09.12

    can you please sell these on etsy? i’d buy one in a heartbeat!

  26. Ingrid

    03.09.12

    I LOVE it! It looks like the $150 one I’ve had my eye on, but couldn’t possible afford. Unfortunately, I don’t think I could produce one that didn’t scream “homemade” (and badly.)
    This shows off your art skills, especially when you make it look so easy… Enjoy Texas and all the other interesting bloggers! They are going to be so impressed with that beautiful necklace!

  27. Dani

    03.10.12

    Eek! I got some Sculpey clay in my Whimseybox and was stumped on what to do with it – now I know! GREAT idea! Can’t wait to make mine & show you! :)

  28. Joi Slemp

    03.10.12

    I absolutely love this idea! I dont wear very much jewelry because I have such a hard time finding anything I like in stores. This has inspired me to start making my own! Thanks so much for posting:)
    -Joi
    http://www.joyful-wife-joiful-life.blogspot.com

  29. Joi Slemp

    03.10.12

    I absolutely love this idea! I dont wear very much jewelry because I have such a hard time finding anything I like in stores. This has inspired me to start making my own! Thanks so much for posting:)

  30. Sallie

    03.10.12

    Yes! I love the “I can’t find EXACTLY what I want – so I’m just gonna make it!” mentality. This turned out super cute. Who knew sculpey could look so chic?!?

  31. Michelle

    03.10.12

    LOVE it. I think I like your version even better than the modcloth.

  32. nancy

    03.10.12

    This is such a great idea and soooo amazing!

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweeteststrawberry

  33. Jennie

    03.12.12

    What a great idea!! especially since I’ve been eyeing that necklace for a while

  34. Erin

    03.12.12

    Wow! What a fantastic idea! And the necklace turned out beautiful. I’m going to have to give this a whirl! BTW – this is my first visit to your blog, will definitely have to check more posts out. :)

  35. Erin

    03.12.12

    Holy cannoli this looks so darn easy! Who knew? Thanks for sharing!

    Erin

  36. Stephanie

    03.12.12

    JEN! I didn’t know you made this! I was eye-balling it all night wondering where I could buy one. What a perfect result you got, SO cute! xo

  37. Genny

    03.12.12

    You MADE that necklace?!? You’re freakin’ amazing, Jen. :)

  38. Ingrid

    03.12.12

    Are you selling this necklace? I’d like to buy it :)

  39. Amy

    03.13.12

    That’s incredible! Now I need to go out and get me some Sculpey!

    Amy

  40. Brandy

    03.14.12

    DARLING!!! There are so many ideas you could do with this.

  41. [...] Another fun project to try: DIY Sculpey Bead Necklace. [...]

  42. Rebecca

    03.29.12

    When I was in high school I used to make beads out of Fimo or Sculpey all the time, but I haven’t done so for ages, but I have to say, your amazing results are totally inspiring!

  43. jeni leigh

    03.31.12

    oh I want to try this!! how fun!

  44. Shelly

    10.14.12

    I LOVE this! Can you help me understand how you brought all the layers together? I’m wanting to make one but got lost on how to do it

  45. Grey Dresses

    05.28.13

    Great blog you have got here.. It’s difficult to find excellent writing like
    yours these days. I seriously appreciate people like you! Take
    care!!

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