Looking through the kaleidoscope

Just got the kaleidoscope necklaces up on Etsy. I just love these little necklaces. They are so fun to create. Pure play with color, what could be more fun. I could spend hours mixing and matching color combinations, and I have. The result were these little gems.

I have a few myself, and I find they go with just about anything in my closet. My favorite, though, is wearing them with an outfit of all greys and blacks.

Basically, I started by getting some pre-cut wooden disks and squares. I did an abstract design and filled in with whatever color struck my fancy. Then I carefully outlined the colors in black so they would pop just a little more and painted the back black as well. The pendants were then coated in a high gloss varnish for shine and so they have a crisp, polished look.

I made the clasps as well, because I couldn't find any that I thought looked good. Basically they are made from black paper wrapped several times around a small straw and glued in place. They are then coated in a high gloss varnish as well.

Some of the chains were hand strung with seed beads, while others are on a cool black snake chain that I found. They are a blast to make and also to wear. Check out my Etsy store for more necklaces and detailed pics.