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!
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?
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!
Jocelyn says
September 10, 2012 at 10:17 PMAdorable!!! I always wondered what those acrylic pieces could be used for:-)
http://sarahsaturdiy.blogspot.com/ says
September 7, 2012 at 1:36 PMThis 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!
Kara @ Mine for the Making says
September 6, 2012 at 12:41 AMGorgeous Michele! I want one! Featuring you this week 🙂
Jenn "Rook No. 17" says
September 4, 2012 at 6:23 PMBeautifully done Michele!
Amy* says
September 4, 2012 at 9:21 AMGreat project! I have a ton of those acrylic rectangles and never knew what to do with them…until now! 🙂
Amy*
Ewa Kelly-Miksa says
September 4, 2012 at 7:31 AMGreat 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
Artsy VaVa says
September 3, 2012 at 9:48 PMYour necklace turned out great! Thanks for the tutorial.
Bethany Lee says
September 2, 2012 at 5:30 PMVery pretty! 🙂
A Lived in Home says
September 2, 2012 at 2:26 PMThis 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
Nici - Posed Perfection says
September 1, 2012 at 7:44 PMI 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
Angie says
September 1, 2012 at 7:17 PMSo cute! An a perfect idea for a homemade Christmas gift!
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate says
September 1, 2012 at 11:21 AMLove this Michele. I’m w/ Steph…the glitter is my favorite part…just makes it pop.
Julie says
September 1, 2012 at 8:17 AMI 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
Steph @ The Silly Pearl says
August 31, 2012 at 7:56 PMLove it, Michele! The glitter is my favorite part!
And now I want to drill some acrylic!
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
August 31, 2012 at 7:25 PMThat is so beautiful … I just love it!
Brooke Waite says
August 31, 2012 at 2:06 AMThis is so freakin’ creative I can’t stand it!! Love what you’ve done 🙂
Hugs,
Brooke @ Design Stash
http://www.designstashblog.com
Ridgeway Cottage says
August 30, 2012 at 4:38 PMI 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
nest of posies says
August 30, 2012 at 1:30 PMhow in the world do you do all this teeny tiny work?
my old eyes would be crossed! 😉
amazing job.
xo
kellie
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
August 30, 2012 at 1:13 PMWhat a fun necklace! It looks like a great Fall accessory. 🙂
Yvette @ AquaSeventy6 says
August 30, 2012 at 9:38 AMSuper cute!
illistyle says
August 30, 2012 at 8:47 AMI love it! You are so creative. I hopped over from the 36th ave link up, and now you have a new follower. xoxo
Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants says
August 29, 2012 at 11:50 PMThis 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?
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
August 30, 2012 at 11:09 PMThe 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! 🙂
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says
August 29, 2012 at 11:39 PMOh 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. 😉
Angela says
August 29, 2012 at 10:27 PMGreat 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:)
Lynette P says
August 29, 2012 at 8:45 PMThat 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?
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
August 29, 2012 at 8:49 PMThanks, 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. 😉 You can find the chain at any of the big craft stores.