Materials Needed

To create your DIY Phases of the Moon Pendant, you will need the following materials:

- Polymer clay

- A rolling pin

- Round cookie cutters or a glass jar lid

- A craft knife

- A jewelry chain

- Jump rings

- Jewelry pliers

- Metallic paint

- A paintbrush

- A jewelry charm or small pendant for the full moon

Gather these materials before you start the project to ensure a smooth DIY experience.

Materials for DIY Phases of the Moon Pendant

Finished DIY Phases of the Moon Pendant

Step 1: Preparing the Clay

Start by preparing the polymer clay for your pendant. Knead it in your hands to soften it and make it more pliable. Once it's soft, roll it out with a rolling pin until it's about 1/4 inch thick. Use round cookie cutters or a glass jar lid to cut out different sizes of circles. These circles will represent the various phases of the moon.

Set the circles aside and take a smaller piece of clay to create the full moon. Roll it into a ball and flatten it slightly with your fingers.

Remember to follow the instructions on the clay package for baking the clay to ensure it sets properly.

Step 2: Cutting the Moon Phases

To create the different moon phases, use a craft knife to cut out curved shapes from the circles you prepared earlier. Experiment with different sizes and shapes to achieve a natural look. You can create crescent moons, half moons, and gibbous moons.

Once you're satisfied with the shapes, use a toothpick or a small tool to create texture and details on the surface of the moons. This will give them a more realistic appearance.

Cutting Moon Shapes from Clay

Step 3: Baking and Painting

Follow the baking instructions on the clay package to bake the moon phases. Once they have cooled down, you can begin painting them with metallic paint. Choose a color that complements your home decor.

Apply the paint to the textured surfaces of the moons, highlighting the details and creating a beautiful metallic effect. Let the paint dry completely before moving on to the next step.

Painting the Moon Phases

Step 4: Assembling the Pendant

Now it's time to assemble your DIY Phases of the Moon Pendant. Attach jump rings to the top of each moon phase using jewelry pliers. Make sure they are securely closed.

Measure your desired length of the jewelry chain and cut it using wire cutters. Attach the chain to the jump rings on the moon phases, leaving enough space between them to create a cascading effect.

Finally, attach a jump ring to the full moon charm and connect it to the end of the pendant. Your DIY Phases of the Moon Pendant is now complete.

You can customize your pendant by adding additional charms or beads to represent stars or other celestial elements.

Assembling the DIY Phases of the Moon Pendant