Step 1: Choose your seed beads. I’m going to estimate that for a pendant the size and shape of mine, you need between 100-115 beads. Yours may need more or less, based on the pendant you choose and the size of your seed beads.
This was actually a great stash-busting project for me, as I had these sitting around. My mother-in-law got this for me at a yard sale last summer…an entire 9×13 baking pan FULL of assorted colors, shapes, sizes, and styles of beads. I’ve never been willing to make the time to sort them all out, so they just sit there unused most of the time.
You can use any color combination you like. You can also stick with all one color, or shades of the same color. I wanted something bright and fun that would match just about anything, so as I sorted, I pulled out pinks, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, purples, and whites. I’m thinking of making a black and purple Ravens one next! And yes, sorting through all those beads was every bit as tedious as you’d imagine it to be…uggggh.
Step 2: Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge Dimensional Magic to the inside of pendant. Add beads.
You can see that my little helper got to do this part. I had to do the boring sorting, and he gets to do the fun part! As usual…
This is how it will look. You may want to take your finger and brush off the extras at this point. Anything that sticks up above the sides of the pendant should probably come off.
Step 3: Apply a coat of Mod Podge Dimensional Magic over beads.
You want to cover them completely so it will from a resin-like coating. If bubbles form, pop them immediately with a pin or your finger. Let it sit in a level spot and dry overnight.
Step 4: Add a chain and wear it with your favorite outfit!
I chose to use a ball chain, but you can put it on any kind of chain or cord and at any length you like!
Super-simple, right? It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s pretty inexpensive too, especially if you already have some seed beads in your stash like I did! What do you think? Is it chic for Spring? All I know is that it’s Little Crafter approved! {Oh, and the hygienist at our dental office likes it too!}
Heather says
I love all the colors 🙂 I have GOT to get my jewelry making stuff out again!
Lori @ applegrovetreasures says
My daughter would LOVE this! How cute, simple and inexpensive! Thanks so much for sharing:)
[email protected] Tough Mother says
So cute! Your Little Crafter is awesome 😉
Kara @ Petals to Picots says
So pretty and colorful! Love it 🙂
Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects says
Oh, you beat me to this idea!! I’ve been inspired by some druzy pendants lately, and I was trying to think of what to use to fill a bezel blank. I don’t think I would have thought of seed beeds, but it’s a great look! Love this!!
Consie @ AtopSerenityHill.com says
That is really clever!! I will have to share this with my niece! Popping over from Happy Hour Friday.
jewelsforall says
Really great idea! I love finding new uses for Dimensional Magic. Visiting from Happy Hour Projects.
Julie Grimmett says
What a cool pendent! I haven’t tried a lot of jewelry making, but this looks like fun.
Marilyn Clark says
Amy, doing the pin/stumble late. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! It’s gorgeous and simple and there is virtually no way to mess this project up! YEA!
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Lis says
So much fun to make! absolutely love handmade jewelry.
Margrit says
love the project just wondering if the finished pendant is waterproof ie: should one forget to take it off while swimming/getting caught in the rain? thanks so much
dancers4life says
I think it would be fine if you happened to get caught in the rain or forgot to take it off during one shower. I wouldn’t do it repeatedly and make a habit of getting it wet, but I don’t think once or twice would ruin it.
Karen says
What a lovely idea for children to make. How many pendants do you think one bottle of the mod podge would make?
dancers4life says
Lots, Karen! It only takes a little bit of Dimensional Magic…I’m sure you could get at least 10-15 out of a bottle, if not more.
Carrie G. says
Hello! I love these! Can you tell me the name of the metal piece that you glue the beads to? I’m not having any luck finding them online. Do you find them in a store? Or do you need to order them? I appreciate any help you can give me.
dancers4life says
Hi, Carrie,
Try looking for “rectangle bezel tray.” If you search that on amazon, you’ll get lots of choices!