Easy Necklace Made Out of Clay

I have always had a fascination with clay. I love the texture of it as well as it versatility. There are honestly so many projects where you could incorporate clay. I decided to take my love of clay one step further and created my own beads for a one-of-a-kind necklace!

I paired white and yellow clay beads alongside wooden beads for a fresh, trendy look. Since making this clay bead necklace, I have received a TON of compliments on it. There is nothing better than someone telling you they love your necklace and then asking where you bought it. I love being able tell people I made it!

Check out my tutorial below to see just how easy it is to create your own beads out of clay and turn them into a striking statement necklace!

Here’s what you’ll need:

Yellow and White Sculpey Clay
~~Parachute Cord~~ Ribbon
Clay Cutting Tools
Jewelry Pliers and Cutters
Clasp
Wooden Beads
Jewelry Wire
Awl
Over Safe Pan

Step 1: Pinch off a piece of your yellow clay and form it into a ball using the palms of your hands.

Step 2: Use your clay poking tool to add holes to your clay, forming it into a bead.

Step 3: Repeat the above steps, creating a bunch of yellow and white beads in different sizes.

Step 4: Once you’ve created all of your clay beads, preheat your over according to the directions on your package of clay. I added a layer of foil over my dish to protect it from the clay. Bake your clay according to the directions on the package.

Step 5: After trying to use parachute cord, I realized it was too thick for the holes in my beads. So, I ended up switching to ribbon. Wrap your ribbon around your neck to get your desired length.

Step 6: Cut a piece of jewelry wire about 3 inches long. Push it through the end of your ~~parachute cord~~ ribbon. Then, fold both of your wire ends up so they are against your cord. Wrap the end of your wire around your ribbon, leaving one of the wire ends long.