Monday, December 12, 2011

DIY Neon



Statement jewelry in fun colors are huge right now. Instead of investing a huge chunk of change and purchasing one, I decided to try making one myself.

I used a white howlite necklace I had purchased on Ebay a few years ago. I really liked the shape of the necklace, but the white color was a little ho hum and therefore I hardly ever wore it. I purchased two cans of spray paint; one neon pink and one clear coat. I sprayed each side and let each dry for about one hour. Then I sprayed a clear coat to seal and protect. Viola! A new necklace for less than $10 (paired with a thrifted striped top).




29 comments:

Shey said...

oooh this is nice!!! I've always wanted a necklace like that!

Satin And Salt said...

gosh I love this idea! Know I just hope I can find one of those babies to spray paint orange!

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Ramona said...

This is so wonderful idea!
Well done!
Looks amazing!

xoxo Ra

Juli Photo Diary said...

fabuloso el collar!!

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Daniela said...

I love it! Great color choice

Sidney Salim said...

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Ivana said...

Wow, this is genius! Such an amazing idea! Love it!

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June Paski said...

great DIY!!

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June

Fabrizia said...

Hi like your post so much!Great sense of style! Wonderful necklace!

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Amber said...

Ohh, how cool! Love this <3

Annie said...

This is fabulous...can't believe you made that!

Annie
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Ashley/ MILK TEETHS said...

Ahh I love the pink color you've painted it! So vibrant...what a great accessory :)

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Beautiful necklace!

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LOVE this necklace! so bold and beautiful :)

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Pretty Little World said...

Okay, so I don't know exactly where you live...yet. You may never want to let me know either, as it could be worth the drive to come over and raid your jewelry box!

This necklace is gorgeous! I really love the way that you've paired it with the two other beaded pieces as well. Before reading the post, I honestly thought it was a statement necklace from someone like Tom Binns or Dannijo.

Beautiful, beautiful work!

Pop Champagne said...

so cool you painted that! it looks great and totally go with your shirt!

jill said...

ahh! This is such a great idea! and I know my mom would like it, maybe I'll make something like this for her for Christmas.

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Kate Lasater said...

Genius!! And I love the way it looks mixed with the turquoise necklace. What a great idea!

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Marie said...

Brilliant! So pretty.:D

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devin olivia said...

thats gorgeous and such a good idea love it
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SassyUptownChic said...

That is awesome! I never thought to do that. Love that pink against those stripes! :D
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Mónica - Mes Voyages à Paris said...

Wow! Cool idea!
xoxo
Mónica

Grace - Stripes and Sequins said...

How fun! I love the neon pink!

Stephanie said...

I love that color! Great job!

(Eileen) a creative day said...

Ahhhhh I WANT this! Such an awesome redo!

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Emily | Recently said...

Wow! What a transformation! I love it!

Nora B. said...

I love it!! Neon is everywhere now.

Carla McCarthy said...

That is cool ... love your DIY idea!

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chestnutmocha said...

nicely done!