My Valentine necklace DIY

I cant believe that it is already the second week of February, and I havent posted a gift idea for Valentine’s Day. so better late than ever, here is design idea with a tutorial  – “My Valentine necklace” that will make a fabulous  Valentine’s Day gift for yourself or your ‘valentine’ this year. The word ‘valentine’ conjures up lots of instant images for me, the chief being pink hearts and glitter. But as most of you know, I am not a fan of girly colors or details. So I have tried to incorporate glitter and hearts into  the design, in a way that it can be worn throughout the year, as it looks more ethnic than foreign due to the combination of pink with green and gold.

This tutorial, I must admit, is a departure from my usual 5 minute DIY posts, as it is a bit time consuming (can be done in a day). It is a deceptively simple design with lots of little details. Nevertheless, it can be done by beginners who know how to make wire loops.

 
My Valentine necklace DIY

My Valentine necklace DIY

Materials
– 1″ brass disks with hole (2)
– Dimensional magic
German glass glitter salmon
– pink nail polish
– green glass beads
– gold tone eyepins
– brass link chain
– artistic wire
– jump rings
– Lobster clasp
– Nose pliers
– wire cutter



Method
1. Draw a heart shape on the disc and cut. Alternatively cut out 2 hearts from brass sheet and punch holes in the center
2. apply dimensional magic to the shape and cover with glitter. Let dry.You can use Ice resin instead of DM if you prefer a sealed smooth finish. But I used DM as it takes lesser time to cure and I wanted a textural finish on the pendants.
3. paint over glitter on one disk with nail paint. let dry
4. Cover both discs with DM or resin and let dry until completely cured
5.Cut chain into bits (pairs bits) of 1.5″length
 6.Loop green beads on eyepins and connect them to the chain bits
7. Connect the center two beads with a jump ring. Connect the painted heart to this ring with another ring
8. Connect both hearts using a wrapped wire loop.The messy wrap allows for a lot of movement but you could do a really clean wrap if you wish to keep the pendants straight.
9. Add rings and clasp as the end of the chain to finish the piece

I think when you love someone, whether its your partner, parent or friend or even a pet, you never really see yourself in isolation (esp when you think of them) but in conjunction with them. You think about what they feel for you or about you and how you would like them to think of you. This design was born out of that thought – of two hearts connected to one another by a fragile messy connection (Yup most relationships are messy) but strong, prosperous and joyous together sharing lots of wonderful memories.
 
Do try your hand at creating this design and wear not just your heart but also that of the one you love proudly. 

I hope you find it interesting
Cheers

 

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  1. bairozan avatar

    Beautiful, Divya! I love the concept of the two hearts, connected in this way 🙂 I've never tried resin or DM – resin looks a bit complicated to me and I don't know how DM works, I think I'm gonna make some research on the internet, inspired by this project 🙂

  2. Divya N avatar

    Thanks. Dimensional magic is very simple to use. Just cover the surface with enough liquid that it starts doming (too much and it will leak) prick bubbles if any and let dry preferably under warm light. It will give a domed effect. Pros – its cheap and fast. Cons – not waterproof like resin, will become sticky in humid places. I hope that helps

  3. Corinne Schmitt avatar

    I love this! My teenage daughter would be thrilled if I manage to make this for her as a surprise for Valentine's Day! Thanks so much for linking it up at the "This Is How We Roll Thursday" link party!

  4. Radhika avatar

    Its so lovely Divya..Thanks for the tute.. 🙂

  5. Divya N avatar

    Do send me a pic if you happen to make it; I am sure that your daughter would love it

  6. Divya N avatar

    Thanks Radhika

  7. Ana Lopes avatar

    So beautiful and delicate! I love your necklace! Visiting from Pine Me Link Party! Thank you for sharing!
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs and love from Portugal,
    Ana Love Craft
    http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

  8. Little Treasures avatar

    I love that! No matter how time consuming it is to make it- I think it is worth every minute of work! It's amazing!

  9. Jenny Bullistron avatar

    Beautiful! Thank you for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.

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