A Taste of Talavera Choker

A Taste of Talavera Choker

Designed and Decorated by Kathy Cano-Murillo

Get a taste of Talavera with this bracelet and choker, inspired by the beautiful designs of this popular style of Mexican tile and ceramic ware. Small wood hearts make a big statement with Crafty Chica™ Little Chica Paint Packs™ and Mojito Papers™ and Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue®!

• Crafty Chica™ Mojito Papers™
  
  
• Crafty Chica™ Little Chica Paint Packs™
  
  
• Aleene's® Original Tacky Glue®
  
  
• Crafty Chica™ Glossy Gloss Varnish™
  
  
• Miscellaneous
  Needle-nose pliers
  Pencil
  Small dish (to mix paint)
  Wire choker necklace (I got mine from RingsNThings.com)
  8mm jump rings
  Handheld rotary tool
  Small paintbrush
  Scissors
  Wood heart
  

Instructions

1. Remove the paper that looks like talavera tiles from the Crafty Chica™ Mojito Papers™ pack and flip it over so the front is facing downward. Set one of the wood hearts on the paper and use a pencil to trace out a heart. Cut out.
2. Glue paper heart to a wood heart with Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue®. Let dry then trim excess paper around edges if needed.
3. Squeeze some red paint from the Little Chica Paint Pack™ into a small mixing dish and add tiny dot of black, then mix to create a terra cotta color. Dip the end of paintbrush handle in mixture and use it to outline the top edges and sides of the hearts. Let dry.
4. Drill a small hole at top center, just under point.
5. Add a jump ring to the necklace heart and slide it onto wire choker.
6. Coat the front of the bracelet and necklace hearts with Crafty Chica™ Glossy Gloss Varnish™ and let dry.

Peace, love, and glitter!
Kathy :-)

P.S. Check out my new book and product line!