Ombre Disc Statement Necklace by Carole Monahan

Ombre Disc Statement Necklace

Designed By Carole Monahan

Materials:

Makin’s Clay® -

Blue and Red to make the dark purple

2 oz of mixed dark purple, 2 oz of White to make Skinner Blend

Makin’s Clay Mixing Ruler™

Makin’s Ultimate Clay Extruder™

(with disc from set)

7 gold tone 5mm eyelets

2 jump rings

Toggle clasp set

2 end cap crimps

Beacon® Quick Grip glue

2pieces 25inch yarn or string

(depends on how long you want the necklace)

PYM waterproof spray

Directions:

To blend the deep rich purple use the Makin’s Clay Mixing Ruler™ and the Blue in F and Red in G.

Mix enough until you get about 1-2 oz depending on how big you want your discs.

Fig 1

Then take the very soft white clay out of the package and start a Skinner Blend. You can find instructions on how to do a true Skinner Blend online, or view Ann Butler's video on making "Blended Makin's Clay" on the video page of our blog for a similar technique. Fig 2

Here is a picture of the blend half way through keep going till the colors merge. Fig3

Then roll it up top to bottom of fig 3 pic to make a log to fit into the

Makin’s Ultimate Clay Extruder™ color going light to dark. Fig 4

Note disc used in Fig 5.

Then use the eyelet as a guide to start your disc. I found just a touch of Beacon® Quick Grip glue on the eyelet helps to keep it in place.

This center disc is 2 inches in width. Fig1

The other discs are a solid dark purple clay and 1 set I highlighted with gold mica powder for added interest. Fig 2

Lay all discs flat and let them dry thoroughly about 24 hours.

After the discs are dry spray them with PYM waterproof spray. Fig 3

To Assemble Necklace:

Using the center disc to hold the 2 sides together.

Start with one side and string through center disc and fold in half. Fig 1

Bring the top strand down though the 2nd disc and the bottom strand up through the disc. Cross-cross as you go through the holes and alternate with each new disc. Fig 2.

Then start the SAME order but on the other side.

Then when you determine the length of the necklace you want trim the end to even them out and add a small dab of Beacon® Quick Grip glue and place the end in the crimp end caps. Then add the jump rings and clasp of your choice.