{DIY} Clay Pretzel Necklace

I must be going through some kind of clay phase lately, because try as I might, I just can't stop crafting with the stuff. It's just so fun and easy, and I love that I can make pretty much anything from the stuff — within reason. So while I was making a conversation heart ring a couple weeks ago, I had the idea to whip up a pretzel necklace with the leftover clay... You know, waste-not-want-not, or whatever. Read on for instructions!

Using soft FIMO clay, roll a small amount into a long, noodle-like piece. Cross the ends over one another to form a pretzel shape, gently pressing down the ends to join them together. I decided to rough up the surface of my pretzel to make it look like coarse salt, but this step is optional.

From there, bake your pendant in the oven following the package directions for about 30 minutes.

Once your now-hardened pretzel cools, spray paint it with gold paint. While that dries, gather up the rest of your supplies: Chain (16"-18"), jump rings, wire and pliers.

Take a pre-looped piece of wire and wrap it around the top of the pretzel on one end, leaving enough room to wrap the remaining wire around itself. Firmly wrap the wire and squeeze the end to secure it. Repeat on the other side.

Using jump rings, connect the pendant to the chain and BOOM — you're all done! Wear this bad boy alone or layered with a couple other necklaces for an effortlessly chic look... looking good, my friend.

I hope you guys enjoyed this fun little project, and as always, thanks for reading! xx