Free People Inspired Boho Necklace
by Mark Montano in Craft > Jewelry
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Free People Inspired Boho Necklace
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Make a beautiful mixed media necklace with leftover bits and pieces from your craft bin. This boho necklace was inspired by a Free People window I saw recently!
Watch the Short Video Tutorial Here!
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You'll Need
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Wax paper (great surface for this project)
Lace pieces
Allure Dimensional Design Adhesive Paint
Americana Multi Surface Satin in Metallic Gold
E-6000 Glue
Jewelry findings
Beads, cabochons, cup chain and jewelry pieces
Needle nose pliers
Create the Base
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Cut your lace into smaller pieces to create a necklace shape
Glue the pieces together with E-6000
When it's dry, paint it with the Americana Multi Surface in metallic gold (or silver)
Embellish and Add Color
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Start by gluing on cup chain and jewelry pieces
Decorate the lace with Allure Dimensional Design Adhesive Paint in tons of different colors
Add cabochon flowers and crystals
*Allure is also an adhesive so it's perfect for adding more embellishments
Add Sparkle and Chain
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Sprinkle on some beads into the wet allure
When dry add a chain and lobster claw closure for the back