Step 1: Choosing Your Materials

*All Materials can be sourced from your local Craft or Art Supply Store*

"Having the right tools is half of the job" - Steve Woll aka My Dad

Gold Leaf Kit (sizing adhesive and gold leaf. I am using Old World Art brand)
2 Disposable Paintbrushes
Scissors
Clear Nail Polish
String or Yarn (be thoughtful when choosing color and weight as this is a major element of your necklace)
Cue-Tips
Paper Plates

Step 2: Apply Sizing (Adhesive)

Push noodle onto cue-tip end
Evenly brush on the adhesive "sizing" from your gold leaf kit
Set noodles aside on a paper plate or protected surface
Allow to dry until clear and very tacky

*Be meticulous when applying the sizing. The leaf will only stick to where you have painted so if you want to play with pattern or leave some areas natural, now is the time.*

Step 3: Add Gold Leaf

Start with a fresh paintbrush
Gently drape one sheet of gold leaf over the noodle
Burnish the gold leaf down by running the brush over the leaf
Dust off any additional gold

Step 4: Seal It!

Paint a thin coat of clear nail polish over each noodle
Allow to dry fully
This will not only made your noodles look sleek, it will also protect them from wear!

Step 5: String It!

Cut your cord(s) of choice 10" or so longer than your target length
String through your first gold noodle
Loop around and thread each end back through from opposite sides
Add another noodle and repeat with as many as you would like
Tie a tight knot for a long necklace or a slip-knot for a short one so that it can be untied easily