Aug 05, 2013 | Post by: Meghan 4 Comments

CIY: Elephant Necklace

FINALLY!!!  I am so sorry for building up my elephant necklace, and then posting it a week later!  I was having some technical difficulties with my blog and since I am crafty (and not so techie), I was not able to post until it was fixed.

So, without further adieu, here is my CIY elephant necklace!

Make a Jcrew inspired necklace!  :: www.happinessiscreating.com

Supplies:

– Resin Chain

– Large Jump Ring

– Acrylic Paint (gold and purple)

– Elephant Charm (I found mine at Joann’s)

– Jewelry Wire

– Felt

– Small Beads

– Flat-Back Rhinestone

– Jewelry Tools

– Hot Glue Gun (and Glue)

– Super Glue

– Paint Brush

Elephant Necklace //www.happinessiscreating.com

{Step 1}: Take your pliers and unhook your elephant from the charm.

{Step 2}:  Paint your elephant gold.  Let it dry.  Do a couple more coats of gold until your elephant has a nice gold color.

{Step 3}: On the top of your elephant, paint a purple square.  Let the paint dry.  Add as many coats of paint as you need until the purple is a nice color.

{Step 4}: (Optional) I added a clear coat of paint over my elephant to give it a glossy look.

{Step 5}: Put super glue around the perimeter of the square on your elephant. Glue your beads around the perimeter.  Then, glue one of your flat-back rhinestones to the eye area of your elephant.

Elephant Necklace //www.happinessiscreating.com{Step 6}: Take your jewelry wire and place it behind the back of your elephant.  Measure enough wire to fit behind your elephant after a loop has been made at one end.  Cut your wire and use your jewelry tool (or pliers) to form a loop at one end.

{Step 7}: Put hot glue on the back of your elephant.  Glue the wire you just cut to your elephant so the loop is at the bottom.  Next, cut a piece of felt that will cover your wire. Once cut, glut the felt over the wire.  This will add extra hold.

{Step 8}: Grab your jump ring and open it.

{Step 9}: Put your jump ring through the top of your elephant, then run it through the opening in your chain.

Elephant Necklace //www.happinessiscreating.com

{Step 10):  Then, open the loop you made on your elephant and slip the other end of your chain through the loop, and close it.

Elephant Necklace //www.happinessiscreating.com

Your necklace is finished!

Elephant Necklace //www.happinessiscreating.com

4 Comments to CIY: Elephant Necklace

  1. JulieAnn
    August 6, 2013 8:35 am

    So much better than the inspiration!

  2. lindsey
    August 7, 2013 10:05 am

    Such a cute DIY! Love your blog.

    xo, Lindsey
    http://www.caviartaste.com

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Follow on Bloglovin
  • Categories

  • Archives

  • Press

  • Recent Pins

    ...
    photo holders with painted stones...
    Paper Quilt Art: A Unique DIY Project...
    ...
    Make your own geometric decor and crafts! Geometric designs are on trend and you can join in with these easy DIY tutorial ideas....
    ...
    ...
    Frame...
    ...
    Valentine’s Day projects that I love – Recycled Crafts...
    Suncatcher bookmark making kits are a unique, educational and creative gift for young readers. They will create a simple and colorful personalized bookmark to mark their pages. The best stocking stuffer or birthday gift for kids....
    ...
    ...
    ...
    ...