'Be Mine' Jewelry

Why

Surprise a friend with a fun bracelet or necklace complete with a silly saying—just like those on Valentine hearts!


Steps

1. Crayola Model Magic fresh from the pack is perfect for this project because it sticks to itself. In just a short time you can make lots of fun, colorful jewelry. Make several pieces to trade with your friends!

2. To make a bracelet, roll a piece of Model Magic long enough to go over your friend’s hand and thick enough to press beads into it. Use letter beads to create your saying, such as Be Mine or Be My Valentine. Press the beads into the bracelet. Form a circle and press the ends together. Air-dry overnight.

3. Cut yarn long enough for a necklace or pendant. Decide what you want to say. For each word or letter, roll out two small beads of Model Magic. Put one piece under the yarn and the other on top. Press together. Press beads and/or jewels into some shapes. Write your saying with Crayola Glitter Glue on others. Air-dry overnight.

4. Attach the ends of your necklace with clear adhesive tape to wear it.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project.

Crayola Modeling Materials including Crayola Model Magic®, Model Magic Fusion™, Crayola Air-Dry Clay, and Crayola Dough With Small Parts— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—

  • Keep away from open flames. Do not use to make candleholders, hot plates, trivets, or other similar objects that will be used or placed near fire and other heat sources.
  • Do not put in an oven, microwave, or kiln.
  • Do not make into vessels/containers that will hold unpackaged food.
  • If the arts & crafts project involves making small objects, follow the small parts/choking hazards standards: WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years."
  • The use of modeling material to make items that look like food is discouraged for children younger than age 5 to avoid their confusion with real food.
  • Unless sealed with a water-resistant glaze, do not make projects exposed to or immersed in water, such as boats or outdoor bird feeders. They would disintegrate when exposed to moisture.
  • Crayola Dough—contains gluten (wheat flour) as an ingredient. Crayola Air-Dry Clay, Crayola Model Magic, and Model Magic Fusion are gluten-free. However, they are produced on the same machinery as Crayola Dough which does contain gluten. Although the machines are cleaned prior to the start of each production run, there is a slight possibility that trace amounts of gluten from Crayola Dough may be present in the other modeling compound products. For information regarding specific ingredients or allergic concerns, please call our Consumer Affairs department at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Glitter Glue— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not for use on skin.

Small Parts— WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.

Related Crafts

Crafts

 

Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Model Magic®
  • Glitter Glue
household supplies
  • yarn
  • beads
  • clear adhesive tape
  • rhinestones

Where & When

"Our girls made bracelets instead of Valentine cards. They wrote "Let’s be Friends" on them. Since we were fairly new to the school it really helped them meet people. "
Khristina T., mother of 5- and 8-year-olds.

"My daughter made matching necklaces and bracelets at the end of the year for every teacher. What wonderful gifts!"
Cerise D., mother of 7-year-old.


Interesting Info

Early jewelry was made from animal bones and teeth. Egyptians were the first to use gold and silver. Today jewelry is made out of almost anything, including plastic, paper, metal, wood, and even recycled bottle caps.