I am a huge fan of the gorgeous gowns in 'Gone with the Wind', most especially the BBQ gown. I have re-created the gown a few times, and hope to continue to do so. Being an accessory hound myself, I am a stickler to try to re-create costumes as complete as possible. Many times a client's budget, or lack of available materials make it difficult to reproduce a certain accessory affordably. But, why let that stop me?

Here are my instructions on how to make a replica of this unique necklace in less than an hour, and for under $5.00

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If you enjoyed this little tutorial, and have pictures of your own necklace made from this "recipe" Please send them to me at:

dawber1@earthlink.net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Take a small amount of clay (which has been warmed up in your hands for ease in shaping) and make it into a flat disc like shape and press into the center of one of the necklaces. Make sure the chain in deeply encased into the clay, but do not make the clay too thick.
Take small pieces of clay and roll them in your palm to create nice balls. Lightly press them one at a time onto the disc on the chain-making sure you get them to stick, but still keeping the roundness of the balls intact.
Then you will take the remaining necklace and cut it into 4 equal length pieces to create the stranded effect from the side  clusters to the center. Create two smaller discs about 3 inches on either side up the strand from the center cluster. Encase the necklace chain, as well as the cut lengths into the discs of all three pieces. A small piece of clay can be added to the back of the disc to make sure the chain is securely encased.
Then rebuild the side clusters on each side using smaller balls than used on the center.
For the "drop" off the center  I used the female side of the clasp of the cut up necklace and molded the teardrop onto it. A small portion of chain that remains on the clasp is then secured in the backside of the center cluster in the appropriate spot. (see pic of completed necklace).

Bake in your oven at 275 degrees for approx 25-30 mins. (See instructions on clay for details on cooking clay).

Once cool, paint clay sections of the necklace with the coral paint, making sure to paint back, sides and crevices thoroughly. Use a small amount of paint and do two coats for best coverage. Once dry you can do a quick coat of spray sealer in matte or gloss. Make sure to cover the chain when spraying the sealer.

Voila! Here's the finished product...

And Here's Scarlett wearing her necklace...
*Picture thanks to Ellen at GWTW Garments :)