If you are a huge fan of costume jewelry such as myself, then you probably have that tarnished necklace that you can't seem to part with despite how ugly it has become. We don't mean to be hoarders by keeping it, but feel silly and wasteful if we throw it out so therefore we hold on to it. Or maybe you have a chain necklace that you can no longer wear because the clasp broke, or a pair of earrings that you love but wish they had some color. Bring out your nail polish, get creative, and bring those babies back to life!
Chain jewelry has been all the rave for the past few seasons and I used to love wearing this gold chain layered with other necklaces. I don't remember exactly how it happened, but one day as I was taking it off, the clasp completely broke. I was about to toss it in the trash but decided to hold on to it. I am so glad I did because when bored, I tend to get creative.
I had my husband use pliers to break up the necklace into two pieces so that way i could make two different necklaces. then I got to work by painting them with different shades of nail polish. Once I let the first coat of polish dry for a few minutes, I applied another coat.
I had so much fun painting my new bracelets that I decided to go through my stash of jewelry to see what else I could revamp. I decided to go with my favorite pair of anchor earrings. I decided to paint it mint green!
The cool thing is about this technique is that if you decide someday you want to paint it a different color all you have to do is clean it with nail polish remover and start all over.
This is also a great way to use that nail polish color you absolutely love but hate how it looks on your nails.
You can try this technique on all sorts of jewelry. Get creative and let me know if you decide to try this!!!
By the way I just started a blog today! So excited! If any of you have blogs please follow me. Thanks so much!
Comments (50)
This is a great idea! I feel like painting all my jewelry with nail polish lol!
that is a super creative idea! i'll have to remember this when i get bored of some costume jewelry
those are so cute!
i'll nhave to pick up some jewelry to give this a shot
GIIIIIIRL. I love it! haha You're so talented with coming up with different things >.<
Wow, that is such a great way to always keep your jewelry instead of throwing them out!
This is a really cute and creative idea!
What a neat idea!
Sooo adorable! Lol I especially loved the anchor studs! Have to steal your idea girl! :)
so crafty and such a great idea! definitely going to try it soon!!
Veronica M: lol yup you should =)
Susan Castillo: lol thanks girl! crafty is my middle name lol jp
Lilly M: Its my fave as well... =)
This is such an awesome idea. I have an old bracelet lying around that I must try this with.
look at you all crafty & stuff, that's great, such an awesome idea !
❀Lisa Le❀: I havnt had any issues with it yet...just let it dry completely =)
You are such a crafty girl! This idea is soo awesome :)
That is such a great idea. The pink and the aqua colored one is my favorite color combination
nice! i like what you did.
Ooh this is a pretty good idea and so creative. I have a bunch of Forever21 jewelry that I could never throw out but its tarnished. I am definitely going to be doing this. Does the nail polish hold on long or does it chip easily?
Wow that'd a creative idea!
Lyndsay PixiePolish: yay cant wait to see what you do with them....you have so many fun nail polish colors so i am sure they will turn out amazing.
Elena T: ooo i should do a necklace next! but i normally like gold or silver for necklaces
arual 728: thanks girl!!! I always wanted to start a blog so I am really excited I just hope i get some followers and I keep up with it.
Yaz G: thanks hun!!! being called smart is such a hugeee compliment lol =)
☆ Yuri ☆: bright colors are so fun! i hope you can give it a try
You are such a brilliant, crafty woman! This is a fantastic idea and I KNOW I have some pieces that could use some work!
thats a neat idea
this looks so cool! great idea!
a few days ago, I've seen a video on youtube: Chriselle Lim was doing the same thing to a few of her necklaces....I thought that was a really neat idea! I like the final result! it's so chic and beautiful
Those jewelries are gorgeous, very creative..
great idea :D
btw congrats on your blog!
Those look really cute!! It is a great way to re-style jewlery that has gotten yucky I have a few that I can re-style
you're very creative
This is a great idea
oh i love this! I must try it
that's pretty clever.
What a cute and creative idea! I love it!
so cute! :)
this is such a great idea!
Great idea! So creative and very smart!
such a great idea! I've painted some jewelry in the past but never thought to use different bright colors like you did! lol
Michelle Mai Huynh♡: oh really? I forgot where I saw this but i thought it was awesome =)
bangbreezy ❤❤❤❤: lol thanks hun! Cant wait to see what you do.
Love the style =] I saw this method on youtube!
crispy ☮: the mint and pink is my favorite. I think these will be awesome for stacking =)
this is pure genius. i'll try this. those remixed pieces are cute.
Karen Zhou: oo i love the key idea!!! will definitely have to try.
Mayara Cruz: thanks hun! they match my mint clothing perfectly =)
Ana Gama: I usually get mine online on a discount nail polish website or at a nail supply store that sells them really cheap