Tuesday 7 May 2013

Nail Polish Pendant

Hi Everyone,

Today I am going to show you how to use nail polish to create a cute glass domed pendant.

What you will need:
A bezel pendant and a domed glass cabachon
(I buy mine online as I can't get them in our local craft store)

Clear nail polish and a light coloured nail polish.

An image to use in the pendant.  
I like to use rub-on decals that you get for card making.


 What to do:
 1. I chose the word LOVE and cut it to fit the pendant. I rubbed the word onto plain printer paper and cut it to size. Cut the image right down as you want the polish to show.

2. Paint a layer of clear polish onto the glass cab, and very carefully place the image face down onto the glass, try really hard not to get air bubbles. Nightmare trust me! Allow this layer to dry.

3. Paint a layer of coloured polish and dry. And repeat if your polish is light like mine.

4. Once the glass is dry, paint a layer of polish inside the bezel and pop the glass in, once dry this seals the pendant and gives an extra layer of colour (saves on glue too). Remember to clean any residue polish off the pendant with remover.


 When the pendant is dry, pop it onto a chain and tadaaaa you have a really cute new necklace!
 I made this one for a lovely friend's birthday. I added a silver charm and a little white flower bead for fun.


Quick, easy and cute right?


Take Care

xxx

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24 comments:

  1. That is really cool!! And so pretty!

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  2. I LOVE this one!!! ;) I really want to makes these!!! Great tutorial!!! Thanks so much for the share!!!

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    1. Moo - even you can make these - a great Summer project for your girls too xxx

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  3. I need those rub on decals. I had no idea they existed until I met you. Gotta get to the craft store. I love that you used nail polish to make such a pretty necklace!

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    1. Heather you'll find them in the card making / scrapbooking section of the craft store. So easy to make with your girls xx

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  4. You mean ta-da...you have a really AWESOME necklace! That is such a clever trick! And...I love your rub-ons!

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    1. Aw thanks Danni - I love my rub-on's a little too much lol xxx

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  5. Wow! So cute, and such a great idea!

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    1. Thanks Bethany - I hope my friend is enjoying it xxx

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  6. Nice! Very quick and easy - and it looks great!

    Www.exploringdomesticity.blogspot.com

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    1. So quick and easy - the only time it took was waiting for the layers of polish to dry lol

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  7. LOVE IT~!! I have all the supplies except the cool nail polish. Need to make this!
    I'm visiting you today from House of Hepworths. I co-host a Linky Party Tuesday (open thru Sat). I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog, leave a comment and Link Up, too!
    ~ Megin of VMG206
    Join me each Tuesday for Brag About It Link Up Party
    and Friday for Aloha Friday Blog Link Up Party

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    1. Linking up now thanks Virginia. And you can use any nail polish - mine is a cheapy from the dollar shop xx Nat

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  8. Love this and so stylish! You should see my hideous pendant, lol
    http://krystiescreativekorner.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-unique-handmade-pendant-above-is.html

    The idea it is made from sewing pins is pretty cool though!

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    1. Thank you so my Krystie, I love your wee pendant too - its great!!! xx Nat

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  9. Cute idea! Visiting you via FunkyJunkDonna's weekend link party! :) (And pinned this onto my DIY Jewelry board too!)

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  10. Hi Natalie,
    I followed you here from the comment you left on my blog (I'm the little painted teapot gal). Wow, I really love this project! I bet my 10 year old (almost 11) would love to try this... little weekend project perhaps?

    I thought it was funny too that we are both named Natalie (and spell it the same way), and both have three kids. Of course, we are at opposite ends of the planet, haha!

    Have a great weekend!
    Natalie
    XX

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