Tutorial: Double Fingerprint Heart Necklace

Created On: February 4, 2013 | Updated: December 29, 2021 | 54 Comments

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Learn how to make an easy double fingerprint heart necklace. This easy DIY jewelry idea is perfect for celebrating valentine’s day or giving as a mom or grandmother gift.

how to make a fingerprint heart pendant. easy craft tutorial great mother's gift

One of the very first things that I ever pinned was this double fingerprint charm by Brent and Jess of Fabuluster on Etsy. You’ve probably seen the gorgeous pendants that mesh your and your spouse’s thumbprints, kind of a lovers charm?

But if you’re anything like me you might have a hard time spending the 235$ to buy one (or ask someone else to buy one) for yourself.

I decided to try to make a similar finger print pendant out of clay.

And while I still think the original version is clearly better I’m quite smitten with how this one turned out.

This was actually really easy and super inexpensive to make. I was thinking of making my sister one for mother’s day with the thumbprints of the naughties on it.

And if you want to make it for a man it would be fun to put the hole on the side and make it into a key chain.

What You Need to Make Finger Print Pendants

When I first made this I made it for my husband and I. Kind of a lovers or anniversary fingerprint pendant. But I think this would make an amazing present for a mother. If there are two children it works out perfectly but you could also do finger prints on the back for a mom or grandma necklaces or keychain!

You’ll Need:

Clay (I used sculpey clay in pewter)
Black paint
Jump ring
Necklace chain

How to Make Double Fingerprint Heart Necklace Tutorial

Start by rolling a small amount of clay into a ball. Next roll the clay out flat. Have the first person press his thumb hard into the clay. Then do the second thumbprint at an angle forming a V with both prints.

With scissors cut around the thumbprints to form a heart. Use your fingers to gently smooth the edges without disrupting the fingerprints.

Use a pint and make a hole. Make it as close as you can to the edge being sure to consider the size of your jump ring or key ring.

Place the prepared clay on parchment paper or foil and bake according to the directions on the package. Turn off the heat and let cool completely in the oven before removing.

Place a small dot of black paint on the charm and quickly rub off. You may want to use a tiny bit of water to remove more paint depending on how dark you prefer it to look. As long as you work quickly you can add more paint or remove more.

Capture your love one's finger prints in a pretty necklace. DIY craft tutorial would make a great Mother's Day, valentine's Day or even Christmas gift idea

Finally open your jump ring spreading the pieces sideways (as opposed to prying open) and thread through the hole. My hole was too far from the edge so I had to spread my jump ring really really far.

Then thread your chain through the jump ring and enjoy.

Lovers Double Fingerprint Heart Necklace Tutorial

If you have eyed those amazing fingerprint heart necklace but gawked at the prices you are in luck. This tutorial is so easy and inexpensive great gift idea

Supplies

Clay I used sculpey clay in pewter
Black paint
Jump ring
Necklace chain

Instructions

Start by rolling a small amount of clay into a ball. Next roll the clay out flat. Have the first person press his thumb hard into the clay. Then do the second thumbprint at an angle forming a V with both prints.
With scissors cut around the thumbprints to form a heart. Use your fingers to gently smooth the edges without disrupting the fingerprints. Use a pint and make a hole. Make it as close as you can to the edge being sure to consider the size of your jump ring or key ring.
Place the prepared clay on parchment paper or foil and bake according to the directions on the package. Turn off the heat and let cool completely in the oven before removing. place a small dot of black paint on the charm and quickly rub off. You may want to use a tiny bit of water to remove more paint depending on how dark you prefer it to look. As long as you work quickly you can add more paint or remove more.
Capture your love one's finger prints in a pretty necklace. DIY craft tutorial would make a great Mother's Day, valentine's Day or even Christmas gift idea
Finally open your jump ring spreading the pieces sideways (as opposed to prying open) and thread through the hole. My hole was too far from the edge so I had to spread my jump ring really really far. Then thread your chain through the jump ring and enjoy.

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UDATE: thanks to a few people that brought this to my attention!

This fingerprint pendant would make a great Mother's Day gift if you make it with kid finger prints. Great DIY craft tutorial.

From –Truebluemeandyou Polymer Clay Safety: Anything that touches polymer clay (knives, rollers, unlined cookie sheets etc…) can never ever be used for/on food again. Be safe and cover your clay in the oven with aluminum foil so the fumes don’t get in your oven (I use a cheap dedicated toaster oven).

A really good simple article about Polymer Clay Safety that goes into why and how you should be careful is here: https://www.squidoo.com/polymer-clay-sculpting#module10603851

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