Striking Pendant & Earrings

Jewelry takes on a whole new look with Crayola Neon Color Explosion® Paper and Markers! Will your fashion statement be delicate or dramatic?

1. Pick the colors of Crayola Neon Color Explosion® Paper that coordinate this spectacular jewelry with your wardrobe or to make as a gift.

2. For earrings or pendants, start by cutting cool, interesting paper shapes (star, swiggly, oval, diamond) with Crayola Scissors. Make two identical shapes for earrings.

3. Design both sides of the paper with Crayola Neon Color Explosion Markers.

4. If you like, cut other tiny pieces to glue on in layers on your pendants or earrings. Design them with the Neon Color Explosion Markers, too.

5. To create curly embellishments, cut squares or rectangles into thin strips, leaving one end uncut. Glue that end to each earring or your pendant. Air-dry the glue.

6. Wrap each strip around a cotton swab and then release to reveal the curled paper. For other looks, try accordion folds, quilled paper, and other techniques!

7. To make looped earrings like those shown here, cut decorated Neon Color Explosion Paper squares or rectangles into narrow strips, leaving a tiny bit at each end uncut. Glue the ends together to form a hoop. Air-dry the glue.

8. Poke a hole in the top of the pendant to attach a jump ring. Add ribbon to make a necklace. Use jewelry wire to attach to earring backings.

9. If you want sparkly jewelry, embellish your pendants and earrings with Crayola Glitter Glue. Air-dry the glue.

10. When you wear this jewelry, you will be a walking piece of art!

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

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

Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.

Crafts

crayola supplies

• Neon Color Explosion®
• No-Run School Glue
• Glitter Glue
• Pointed Tip Scissors

household supplies

• jewelry backing (optional)
• cotton swabs
• ribbon, string, or yarn
• wire

"What a great sleepover craft. The girls spent hours designing jewelry—for themselves, for each other, and for their Moms!"
Kayleen D., mother of ages 11 and 12.

"Older elementary children made this jewelry as a fundraiser for our annual school craft fair. Everything was gone in the first hour, so we took orders. "
Marc T., PTA leader.

Paper was invented around the year 105 and has been used in many cultures to write on, paint on, or sculpt. Paper enables artists to create beautiful art, especially jewelry.