White Clay Necklaces

St. Valentine's day, here we come! Easy, easy project, good for grown-ups and children alike.

You will need:

1 part baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
1/2 part corn starch
3/4 parts water
(optional) glitter and/or glitter glue
​string

Combine your baking soda ( I used an old fridge&freezer one that I was about to throw away), corn starch, water and (optionally) glitter in a pan over medium heat. Stir until it gets bubbly and it comes apart from the sides of a pan (in my case, when it starts burning on the bottom, but that is another story :)) Let it cool for a moment and knead.

I was initially planning to use this technique for my heart necklaces, but given the amount of hearts I had to produce, and the amount of help that I was getting from my little helpers, I went the safe way: cookie cutters!

Let your hearts dry on a flat surface in a warm place (not in the oven, as they might crack). Add glitter glue for extra glamour. You can also insert beads or whatever embellishments you feel like. Since I was mass-producing pendants, I made little holes on top for the string.

Once your hearts are dry (I left mine overnight), add your string. They will become quite hard, so try not to drop them on the floor - they tend to break. You don't want to break someone's heart, in the end :)

No go tell all those kindergarten teachers how much you love them :)

P.S. Those are NOT, i repeat, NOT waterproof!: