DIY faux coral sprig jewelry – part 2

I hope you enjoyed the part one of this post on making the components required for the faux coral sprig jewelry set. In this post we will finish them with color and gloss to create beautiful jewelry pieces.

DIY faux coral sprig jewelry

Method

Steps 1- 7 Mixing the resin clay to make the component. Refer to part one of this post
 
8-9) Paint the sprig in Coral color. Since I did not have fabric/acrylic colors I used poster colors so I had to give around 4 coats for a nice opaque look. Let Dry. I used red Orange color for I wanted mine component to be in the “Traditional Coral color”. You could also distress the component with white/off white color if you prefer that.
 
 10) Arrange the pieces on a plastic surface and Apply Diamond glaze liberally on the sprigs. Owing to structure and shape of the sprig, you might have to coat one area, let it dry completely and then do another. I had to apply
2 coats of DG all over for a good finish and it took me 8 hours 🙁
faux coral sprig jewelry
 
11)When I started coating I dint have the patience so I tried to turn over once the pieces were half dry. They got  struck to the surface and it was a mess. I had to sand it a little before proceeding with the next coat. So please have patience while it dries

Make the Pendant/Necklace:

12) Wrap wire on the neck of the long sprig and wind it twice using pliers
13) Add any clasp of your choice to a length of silver (I used double length of chain or a 2 strand effect)
14) Open a  jump ring, insert it into the hole of the sprig and connect it to the chain. Close

DIY faux coral sprig jewelry

 Make the earrings

15) Cut a strip of 30g silver wire and wrap it around the neck of the earring sprigs just to add a metallic element
16) Insert an eyepin in the hole, bend 90 degree and then again, so that you get a “U” shape.
17) Use your round nose or looping pliers to make a loop equivalent to the one on the opposite side
 18) Slip in near hooks – repeat process 12- 17 to make the next earring
 
Your Faux coral sprig necklace & earrings are ready to wear and enjoy this Christmas. You can use the  techniques illustrated in this tutorial to make any jewelry bead or component using your imagination.
I hope you found it interesting
Cheers

One response to “DIY faux coral sprig jewelry – part 2”

  1. Gems & Jewelry –Learn about Coral | Jewels of sayuri

    […] From Time immemorial Coral is believed to posses medicinal and spiritual properties. Indians believe that it clears chest cold and protects the heart. In Hindu astrology red coral is associated with the planet Mars. In Greek Mythology, Poseidon is said to have resided in a palace made of coral and gems, and Hephaestus first crafted his work from coral. Ancient Romans hung branches of coral around children’s necks to preserve them from danger. In 20th century Italy it was worn as a preservative from the evil eye, and by females as a cure for sterility. It is also used to teach the value of family and concept of living harmoniously together. Corals are used in Jewelry in three forms – beads, branches and cabochons (flat backed domes). Even natural coral beads are available in a variety of shapes like round, cylindrical, tear drop and as heishi. Beware -Most Coral, especially the cheap varieties are not precious coral, but sponge or branch coral and is in most cases dyed to create the bright colour. Coral is also widely imitated by porcelain, stained bone, glass, plastic or rubber and gypsum mixtures. If you would rather use faux coral and not deplete the natural resources, try the DIY tutorial on how to make Faux coral jewelry. […]

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