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Easy necklace DIY

  • 8.16.2012

Super fast and easy project to share with you tonight! I've been wanting to do this one for a while, but when I pulled out my spray painting setup for a furniture project due to the moving we're doing this week... it was time!

I wanted to give this necklace a fresher, brighter look. The metal color isn't really me, but I loved its bib shape. So here's the "before"...

I used spray primer (on the left) and cheap-o spray paint (on the right), white this time. I could have used a more fun color but I thought white would go with a lot. I didn't end up using the spray enamel, in the middle, since I realized it's not really meant as a topcoat/sealant, but as an enamel on its own. So ignore it. 

Step 1: Prime the underside of the necklace. Wait a bit for it to dry a little.

Step 2: Prime the top of the necklace!

After that's dry... Repeat with the spray paint! Then...

Yay! Now it's much fresher. Love how fast and easy a spray paint update is!

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13 comments

  1. Anonymous8/16/2012

    Exellent idea. It looks so much better now. I will have to try this out too!

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  2. Joy8/16/2012

    I love spray paint, but I never thought about using in on jewelry. Great idea and I love the white. Looks great!

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  3. ashley nicole catherine8/16/2012

    what a great idea - never thought to spray paint jewelry! i bet you could use nail polish if you wanted to use several colors too. thanks for stopping by my blog - now following yours!

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    1. Adventures in Dressmaking8/17/2012

      Thanks! Oh, nail polish would be fun!!

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    2. Julia8/19/2012

      I had a similar necklace in an ugly metal that I didn't like and I painted it with mint nail polish for a totally updated look!

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  4. Anonymous8/16/2012

    super super cute! I've been into geometric shapes, on clothes and jewelry, so it's no surprise that this is right up my alley!

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  5. Katarina8/16/2012

    wow! it's amazing

    http://the-caramel-dream.blogspot.com/

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  6. Sara8/16/2012

    It really does look so much better! Never though of painting jewelry, great idea :)

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  7. Sarah8/16/2012

    I'd love to know how this wears over time. I prepped and painted a piece of jewelry awhile back and it started coming off after the 2nd wear. It'd be great if this worked!

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    1. Adventures in Dressmaking8/17/2012

      I'm wondering that, too! So far it's fine but if it wears off in a couple wearings I'll be bummed!

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  8. Carolyn8/16/2012

    That's such a good idea. Definitely have a necklace or two I could spruce up!

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  9. Adventures in Dressmaking8/17/2012

    Thanks, ladies! Always fun to have a fast, big-difference project every once in a while!

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  10. hart10/21/2012

    Wonderful idea. I'm always looking at jewelry in different consignment stores and I never buy it because of the color. You have given me hope on changing the color. Thanks.

    http://faithfultotheson.blogspot.com

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