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Acrylic Chevron Necklace

August 29, 2012 By: Michele McDonald27 Comments

I’m finally ready to share my final project using the DecoArt glass paint!
This paint has been so fun to play with.
I can really see myself using it on EVERYTHING!
But let me show you how I made my
Acrylic Chevron Necklace!ย 

I started off with some acrylic rectangles.
You can find these in the scrapbooking section of your local craft store.
In order to turn my acrylic pieces into pendants, I needed to drill holes in them.
I drilled a small hole, just big enough to fit a jump ring through, in two of the corners of each acrylic piece.
I took some patterned scrapbook paper and trimmed the height to match that of the acrylic.
I used glitter Mod Podge to adhere the paper to the underside of the acrylic.
Cut and trim the paper down to size around the 3 acrylic pieces.
Gently file the edges of the paper to make it flush with the acrylic.
Using a paper piercer (or something similar) punch through the paper into the holes you drilled earlier in the acrylic pieces.
Now we’re ready to think about painting!
I taped off the white chevrons in every other row with painter’s tape.
Using a sponge dauber, I applied Crystal Gloss Enamel Glitter in white.
As per the directions, I removed the tape before the paint had a chance to dry.
The lines came out nice and crisp!
Once the white was dry, I went back and taped off all of the black chevrons in every other row and painted them with the Crystal Gloss Enamel Glitter in black.
I’m loving all of the glitter!
And the paint on top of the acrylic is giving the necklace a fun 3D effect.
Once all of the paint is dry, its time to assemble the necklace!
Add large jump rings to each hole in the acrylic pieces.
Using smaller jump rings, join the 3 rectangles together.
To finish off the necklace, add a small jump ring to the outside rectangle and attach your chain (see arrow).
Measure how long you want your necklace to be, then trim down the chain accordingly and add a lobster clasp to one end, and a large jump ring to the other.
I think the necklace turned out fun and flirty!
What do you think?ย 
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Pretty simple to make despite the number of steps, and the possibilities are endless as far as patterns
since you can select any scrapbook paper to use as a backdrop!
I link to these fun parties!


Comments

  1. Jocelyn says

    September 10, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Adorable!!! I always wondered what those acrylic pieces could be used for:-)

    Reply
  2. http://sarahsaturdiy.blogspot.com/ says

    September 7, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    This necklace looks so cool! I am a follower of your blog on Facebook and would love if you could hop over to my new blog (http://sarahsaturdiy.blogspot.com/) and share the blog love. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  3. Kara @ Mine for the Making says

    September 6, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    Gorgeous Michele! I want one! Featuring you this week ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  4. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says

    September 4, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Beautifully done Michele!

    Reply
  5. Amy* says

    September 4, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Great project! I have a ton of those acrylic rectangles and never knew what to do with them…until now! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Amy*

    Reply
  6. Ewa Kelly-Miksa says

    September 4, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    Great necklace tutorial!

    I would like to let you know about a new Craft Party,

    I would love to see your creations linked up with Crafty Tuesday

    Every week I will choose few tutorials and they will be featured on my blog and my facebook, twitter and pinterest page

    I hope to see you link up

    http://blueberrycraftandhobbytime.blogspot.ie/search/label/Crafty%20Tuesday%20Link%20Party

    Reply
  7. Artsy VaVa says

    September 3, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Your necklace turned out great! Thanks for the tutorial.

    Reply
  8. Bethany Lee says

    September 2, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Very pretty! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  9. A Lived in Home says

    September 2, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    This is so adorable! The fall colors are great! I would love to have you come join my Get Social Sunday party and show off your awesome blog! http://alivedinhome.blogspot.com/2012/09/get-social-sunday.html

    Reply
  10. Nici - Posed Perfection says

    September 1, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    I love it! The paint and glitter modpodge just make it that much prettier. Thanks for sharing. I am your newest follower. I hope you’ll stop by Posed Perfection for a visit soon and maybe even a follow back. Have a great weekend!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
  11. Angie says

    September 1, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    So cute! An a perfect idea for a homemade Christmas gift!

    Reply
  12. Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says

    September 1, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Love this Michele. I’m w/ Steph…the glitter is my favorite part…just makes it pop.

    Reply
  13. Julie says

    September 1, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    I am inviting you to come and share this in my Show Your Stuff blog hop:
    http://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/08/show-your-stuff-39-chicken-parmesan.html

    Reply
  14. Steph @ The Silly Pearl says

    August 31, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Love it, Michele! The glitter is my favorite part!
    And now I want to drill some acrylic!

    Reply
  15. Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says

    August 31, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    That is so beautiful … I just love it!

    Reply
  16. Brooke Waite says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:06 AM

    This is so freakin’ creative I can’t stand it!! Love what you’ve done ๐Ÿ™‚
    Hugs,
    Brooke @ Design Stash
    http://www.designstashblog.com

    Reply
  17. Ridgeway Cottage says

    August 30, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    I adore the necklace and would love one exactly the same. Where did you get the paper? I love it, I really do. I’m visiting from a linky party too and am now off to check out your other posts

    Reply
  18. nest of posies says

    August 30, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    how in the world do you do all this teeny tiny work?
    my old eyes would be crossed! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    amazing job.
    xo
    kellie

    Reply
  19. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    August 30, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    What a fun necklace! It looks like a great Fall accessory. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  20. Yvette @ AquaSeventy6 says

    August 30, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Super cute!

    Reply
  21. illistyle says

    August 30, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    I love it! You are so creative. I hopped over from the 36th ave link up, and now you have a new follower. xoxo

    Reply
  22. Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants says

    August 29, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    This is so cute! I think me and my girlfriend are going to have to give this a try this weekend. Is this a paper you found recently and if so where?

    Reply
    • Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says

      August 30, 2012 at 11:09 PM

      The paper is from My Mind’s Eye and the collection is called Kraft Funday. You can see the entire collection on the company’s blog. I had the 6×6 paper pack. You might be able to find it at Hobby Lobby! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  23. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    August 29, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Oh this is sooooo cute!! I am so in love with it! The paper is so perfect and I love the way you painted the glass paint on top of the acrylic! Yay!! Now I need to find some acrylic. And Paper. ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  24. Angela says

    August 29, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Great job on the necklace, you are so creative. How do you come up with these ideas. My sisters and I are jewelers and have begun a sight, hoopsbyhand.com and we love to see what else is out there. Thanks for this post:)

    Reply
  25. Lynette P says

    August 29, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    That is adorable! 2 questions – do you put anything on the back of the scrapbook paper as a sealant, and where do you get your necklace chain?

    Reply
    • Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says

      August 29, 2012 at 8:49 PM

      Thanks, Lynette! I didn’t put anything on the back, but you could definitely seal it with some Mod Podge. My paper is double-sided so technically my necklace is reversible. ๐Ÿ˜‰ You can find the chain at any of the big craft stores.

      Reply

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