OK, before you laugh, let me just say that I waited and waited to post this because I vascillated back and forth between whether it was really really dumb or really cool. Then, I saw this post about Dolce & Gabbana using bowtie pasta for earrings on the runway, and well, that was all the encouragement I needed! If D & G can do it, then so can I. 🙂 I give you, Chevron from pasta…
Who knew that penne pasta was the perfect shape for making chevron patterns? Now, I experimented with different necklace bases – I used jersey fabric pretty successfully, but I settled on a knit i-cord for the strap, which let me control much better how they hang. I’m sure if used an actual necklace chain, you could also get pretty good results.
Simply paint the pasta with acrylic craft paint and string onto whatever you’d like to use as your necklace strap. If you have four rows like the photo above, you will need four lengths of fabric/chain/i-cord to attach onto the necklace base.
Large ditaloni pasta makes for great bracelet beads. Just string a few painted pieces of pasta on a strip of jersey and tie around your wrist.
When I was having doubts about using pasta, I tried to recreate the shape using fabric, stiffened with glue and rolled into a bead. Then I cut the bead at an angle to achieve the same look. I’ll probably explore fabric beads a little more, it was a fun experiment.
So what do you all think? Is this something you’ll try?
ooo this looks fab…I think I want to make one:) THanks for the inspiration! Happy New Year to you and yours….
honestly, i’m not really into the pasta jewelry, but this is pretty sweet.
And, I just wanted the excuse to say that I really love your blog. 🙂
The end.
Thanks ladies, wasn’t sure how well pasta would go over, but I’m glad you like it. 🙂
This is awesome!! I can’t wait to try it out. Thanks for posting!!
Oh my gosh. That is fantastic. I love how your head works!!!! Kid’s macaroni jewelry just took on a whole new level. Mom’s will be thanking you on Valentine’s Day this year! 🙂
i can’t believe you questioned yourself…these are amazing! i feel so inspired!
Well thank you! I’m letting out a big sigh of relief. 🙂
I looove these! So pretty!
I just found your blog through design*sponge & am SO glad. 🙂
this is SOOO creative! i love it.
i especially love the fabric covered version.
you’re amazing!
{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
Who would’ve thought Penne pasta could look so good?!
This is an incredible idea! Its adorable that you questioned yourself – totally something I would do with an idea that hasn’t made it big yet. Watch this trend take off – thanks to you! Thanks for the inspiration.
Shaunna @ honorablementionme.blogspot.com
Pasta rules!:) Look at mine necklace,,,ready at last!
http://sweetbaydaily.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-chevron-necklace.html
It turned out great Freja! Great idea to use nail polish. 🙂
my latest one: http://frontierlab.tumblr.com/post/20167272676/latest-pasta-necklace-in-gold-and-black-as
Looks awesome! I love the black and gold!
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Very good idea ! The pasta even looks like it would still be eatable. 😉
hi i would like to ask you if pasta breaks?