EARTHTONE RAINBOW NECKLACE
by
Andrijana Katavić
Hello everyone!
I know! Rainbows traditionally contain a completely different color scheme than the earthy palette I used for this necklace. But, I used
colors that I prefer more and which are better harmonized with
my wardrobe. Chalk it up to artistic freedom. You are also
free to use your favorite colors. I would like to see all color schemes that you used
to make this necklace following my tutorial, so it would be nice if you send me
a photos of your Rainbow necklace creations. You can send me photos in the message on
the Makin's Clay® Facebook page.
MAKIN’S® MATERIALS LIST
Makin’s Clay® Earth Tones Colors Package (Peach, Olive,
Straw, Persimmon, Light Adobe, Adobe Brown)
Makin’s Professional®
Ultimate Clay Extruder™ (disc 5 + O-ring)
Makin’s Clay® Core™ Extruder adapters (2mm)
Makin’s Professional® Cutting Mat
Makin’s Professional® Cutting Mat
OTHER
NECESSITIES
Sharp scissors or X-Acto
knife
Pliers
12 wire guardians
12 crimp
beads
12 crimp
beads covers
6 large
jump rings
2
small jump rings
2
cord ends caps with loops
Leather cord
Jewelry wire
Magnetic claps
Duct tape
Beacon’s™ Quick Grip Permanent
Adhesive
INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP
1.
This is my technique for using the Clay Core Adaptors - Place Makin’s Professional® Cutting Mat on your working table. Unscrew the handle of
Ultimate Clay Extruder™ to make enough space inside tube for
the clay log. Unscrew end cap, and insert disc 5 in it, then place O-ring,
and finally adapter (needle toward the
opening of the end cap).
STEP 2.
Unpack Peach Makin's Clay® and made
a log. Place log in the extruder,
and screw back end cap with disc, O-ring and adapter.
STEP 3.
Extrude clay by twisting handle of the extruder.
This way you'll get round tube of clay with
a hole inside. Repeat whole
process for other clay
colors.
NOTE:
It is important to clean the extruder
(as well the disk, O-ring and adapter) after
each color. Click HERE to learn how to do this.
STEP 4.
Leave hollow clay tubes to dry separately for
about 12 hours. Then use sharp scissors or X-Acto
knife to cut the part of tubes that come out first from the extruder (cracked ends).
NOTE: It is important to
dry clay tubes to avoid ruining the holes inside.
STEP 5.
Place all tubes of
clay on the Cutting Mat following the arrangement of colors that you want, but
so that the cut ends are aligned to one
another. Bend all tubes in a
U-shape and cut the other end of tubes in line with the first one.
NOTE: Even after drying
clay tubes will be flexible, so you'll
bend them quite easily without fear that
you will destroy the inner
holes.
STEP 6.
String each tube on separately jewelry wire. Place wire
guardians, crimp beads and beads covers on and leave to dry for another 12 hours. Bend tubes occasionally to stay curved.
both ends of wire. Place clay tubes close to one another
both ends of wire. Place clay tubes close to one another
STEP 7.
Connect two clay tubes with one large jump ring (place jump ring through two wire guardians).
Repeat the process to connect jump rings to other ends
of tubes. String the leather cord
on jump rings. Connect all ends
of the leather cord with duct
tape. Squeeze a small amount of Beacon’s™
adhesive in cord end caps with loops, and
insert the ends of leather cord.
Leave glue to dry, and then using small jump rings place the magnetic claps
on loops. Your Rainbow necklace is ready to brighten
your days.
If you want to see other
pieces that I made visit my blog
