NEON CORD NECKLACE DIY
So I fought this neon craze as long as I could. I do like it, I just had to fight back the memories of 80’s neon. That said, I love the way designers are incorporating it into fashion, it’s so fresh and great to see so much color. This Neon Cord Necklace is a great way to add a little neon without feeling a bit like dayglo!
I LOVE making DIY’s that I can get at least part of the supplies from a hardware store!
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What you’ll need to make your Neon Cord Necklace:
- 10 copper ½ inch coupling (copper tubes)
- Neon cord – I cut mine 42 inches (107 cm)
- Mod Podge
- Silver Glitter
- Hot glue
- Necklace clasp
- Bowl
- Paint brush
Step 1
In a bowl mix your Mod Podge and glitter.
TIP: Line the bowl you are using with aluminum foil and your mixture won’t dry up as quickly. This is helpful since you might need to keep touching up your beads as they dry.
Step 2
Using a brush paint the glitter/mod podge mixture onto the copper tubes and set them in the sun or fresh air to dry (they dry faster this way).
You will probably have to paint several coats, check your tubes as they are drying and do touch ups.
Step 3
Cut your neon cord 42 inches or approximately 107 cm.
Step 4
Feed each end of your neon cord through a jump ring and fold it over, securing the end of your neon cord to itself with hot glue.
Step 5
Put a small amount of your glitter mod podge mixture over the ends of your neon cord. This will help secure it and make it look nicer.
Step 6
Wear it!
I love the simplicity of this necklace, but yet it still makes quite a bold statement. Plus I LOVE making DIY’s that I can get at least part of the supplies from a hardware store! You can see another hardware store DIY here.
What are your favorite hardware store finds?
where can we get that Neon cord?
thanks
I bought the neon cord at Home Depot.
Thanks.
xoxo
Cathy
Can you tell me what exactly is MODGE PODGE, we don`t have that brand where I live and i`d like an alternative… Thjanks
Hi Florencia,
Mod Podge is a strong liquid glue. It’s white in color but dries clear. There are some homemade recipes online, they are just mixing equal parts white glue and water. I’ve never tried it, but they say it really works. Here’s one recipe I found http://classycutupscreations.com/2012/05/recipe-for-homemade-mod-podge/
I hope this helps.
xoxo
Cathy
I had to laugh because I agree totally with your
80′s neon comment. Some things are hard to embrace when you’ve already done them and laid them to rest. I had the same problem with pencil jeans. I had been so comfortable in my boot cut jeans all these years;)
Great project!