Potato Bead Necklace
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Every day, turn them to keep them from sticking to the toothpick. If you happen to forget, you can wet them and get them off that way and then let re-dry. Then when they are dry, take them off the toothpick and thread them on elastic thread. I just made a knot on mine, did not even use a clasp, although you could. Since the string is elastic, it will go over your head. You may also paint them and add other beads. Fun thing to do!
By Elaine from Belle Plaine, Iowa
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RE: Potato Bead Necklace
To the question about potatoes getting rotten and smelling bad - that's why you dry them. I put mine on a skewer and let them dry, they are hard as 'turquoise', maybe I'm the one who told the other post that I was wearing potatoes, not expensive turquoise! Made mine 10 years ago, it's still perfect. Also can spray them with lacquer for even more years of wear.
Post By Phyllis (Guest Post)
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Great idea.
Post By isobel44art (Guest Post)
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I have also dried baby carrots and painted them. You can string them with a potato bead, spacer, carrot, spacer and so on. I made mine about 15 years ago and they are still good.
Post By Shonda S. (Guest Post)
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I make all kinds of jewelry from potato beads. When interspersed with other beads, they form lovely items. I sell mine in an art gallery. I just filled a commission for 3 necklaces, 2 bracelets and 2 brooches for Xmas gifts. Use acrylic paints, prisma glitter, sparkle glaze, etc. Experiment - it is habit forming. P. S. use a dehydrator to dry your potato beads overnight.
Post By Anna N. (Guest Post)
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Love the idea for painting these blue! I love turquoise jewelry but can't afford the real thing. I'm going to start my potatoes today!
Post by Artlady
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This sounds like a great idea and I think I'll try it, but I'm wondering, won't the potatoes start to rot and then smell bad?
Post by trn
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Great idea! I am an art teacher and could totally use this with the kids! They would love it! Always wanting to make jewelry and beads aren't always available! This is more creative even!
Post By Melanie (Guest Post)
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That is unreal! I've never heard of making jewelry with potatoes before, but it looks really pretty. Thanks for enlightening me, and God bless you.
Post by tedsmom
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I have seen entire necklaces made this way. The potato chunks were painted blue and looked exactly like turquoise stones. I would never have known the difference if the person wearing it hadn't told me it was made from potatoes!
Post by tiffanyau
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You can paint those beads once they are dry. They are hard as bricks!
Post By Paula (Guest Post)
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