Clay Word Pendants

I love to make clay jewelry and one of my favorite things to make are clay word pendants.  Not only are they easy but they are completely customizable.  For the pendant I'm showing today, I choose to make it in honor of a couple of brave women currently battling breast cancer.  I used the color pink and the word "courage" but you could customize it to whatever you'd like.  Awesome, right?!  Let's get started.

Step 1: Step One: Supplies

The first thing you need to do is gather your supplies, you will need:

- Firm working surface
- Wax paper
- Clay, two colors (one for the pendant, one for the bead)
- Stamp
- Sharp tool, a tooth pick will work if you don't have a pointy stylus
- Shape cutters

Also, not shown in photo, you will need:
- brown paint
- paint brush
- paper towels
- small bowl of water
- Mod Podge or a finishing product for clay, like a glaze
- Jute, hemp chord, or string
- Oven

Comments

[knaylordesigns]

This is SO cute and simple - Great instructions. Thanks for posting.

[mstyle183]

good luck.. looks cool

[Peebie3]

Your instructable is perfect. Thank you for doing such a wonderful job. I plan to have my seniors do this project next week, they will love it!

[KwartzKitten]

Thanks for making the note about not trying to just write the letters in the clay!
I play with clay a lot so I already know how it works, but someone like my mom who just recently showed interest wouldn't be expected to know.

[rev Marykatherine]

How delightful! Thank you for a wonderfully simple instructable.

[ChrysN]

They look gorgeous, nicely done!

[dchall8]

Very professionally done! Lots of stars!!

[DaRoseBug]

Pretty pendant and good job explaining steps.
I have always had hard time with lettering,
I will try the dot method now.

[BigBadgers2001]

This is a fantastic instructable and a lovely product. My wife makes her own jewellery and I know she will love to make this. Thanks.