I've always wanted one of those necklaces with gorgeous stones on them but, as you all know, they can be expensive and may not be what you really wanted. Like that, I decided to make one of my own. Even though it's not a super fancy thing, I really like it.
DIY: Do It Yourself
Before you start shaping the Fimo, you'll need to use a pair of pliers to join the metal pieces you chose. For the earrings you just have to open the hooks and join the metallic base. For the necklace you have to do the same, but use a ring on the joint.
Once you do that, you can start shaping your Fimo with your hands. First you need to knead it, so it gets softer and easier to manipulate. Then you can place a small amount on your metallic base and shape it so that you get something similar to a gem. If you happen to have some excessive clay (that will happen), you can use a small x-acto knife to remove it.
This is what you should get:
At this stage it's very important that you take your time. The shape of the stone has to be in really good conditions, with no irregular areas or cracks. Once you're done, remove them very carefully from the base and bake them at 110ºC for about 6 minutes*.
*Although the temperature is always the same, the time varies with the size of the pieces you make. If they are tiny you should not leave them for more than 10 minutes. If this is your first time with Fimo, search for the manufacturer's instructions and their recommendations.
*Although the temperature is always the same, the time varies with the size of the pieces you make. If they are tiny you should not leave them for more than 10 minutes. If this is your first time with Fimo, search for the manufacturer's instructions and their recommendations.
Open the oven and let your "stones" cool down. They should no longer be malleable after this proccess. Then you can use super glue or contact glue to place them where they should be.
You can also add some colour to your necklace.
I decided to simulate the patterns of a gemstone with a gorgeous turquoise blue. Make sure you add enough water to your paint so that you get a smoky watered effect, instead of some drop of paint on your stone. After that, all you have to do is work with your brush making the same random movements you'd do if you were painting clouds or waves.
And this is what you should get:
You can give it a nice finishing touch with one layer of transparent nail polish. Et voilà.
