Make a Cooling Summer Necklace

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June 12, 2011 19892 Views 13 Comments

By Rhonda

When Craftster user Burgz came across some reusable ice cubes at the dollar store, she immediately thought of a video tutorial she’d seen for making a necklace using bouncy balls and some hosiery. She replaced the balls with cubes and tossed it in the freezer. Now on the next too-hot-to-move day, she can pull it out for some stylish relief. She even had enough materials left over to make a second necklace, and since she spends her work days outdoors in a garden, she has one for work and one for home! [how to make a cooling summer necklace]

Project estimate:

Reusable ice cubes, $1
Nylons, $1
Ribbon, on hand

Total: $2

Tags: clever, cold, cool, fun, hosiery, ice, ice cubes, jewelry, no-sew, nylons, summer

Rhonda

Rhonda Greene is a lifelong resident of West Michigan. She participated in her first craft show at the age of 10, selling jewelry made from found objects. She lives with her husband, Adam, and two cats, Merlin and Abracadabra. She is especially fond of collecting adhesives and fasteners, her favorites of which include Mod Podge, duct tape, and grommets. Read more from Rhonda on her blog, Oh That Mrs. Greene.

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13 Comments

Patty

June 12, 2011 at 8:39 am

This is the coolest thing I ever saw and very funny. Great present for a menapausal friend. LOL
Angela S.

June 12, 2011 at 9:03 am

LOL…cute. When I saw the thumbnail, I thought it was made with marshmallows!
linda

June 12, 2011 at 9:04 am

This is an awesome idea! I am going to try this as I can’t take the heat either.
Michelle L.

June 12, 2011 at 11:06 am

Hilarious and genius!
Andi Fasimpaur

June 12, 2011 at 12:14 pm

One of my daughter’s best friends has a heart condition which makes it difficult for her body to regulate it’s own temperature. This time of year, she’s constantly overheated. This seems like a wonderful thing to keep on hand for play dates.
Susan

June 12, 2011 at 6:12 pm

@Angela S- Me too! I would imagine that this necklace would be a little heavy?
Ellen

June 13, 2011 at 4:28 am

I also thought it was made of marshmallows at first! Such a cool idea, pun intended. Must make one.
ms t

June 15, 2011 at 9:59 pm

i spent the day wearing my neckband that was full of ‘mystery’ beads that soak up water then cool you off for up to 3 days as the water evaporates off your neck – this is a much CHEAPER alternative, especially when you have access to a freezer! i think even kids wouldn’t object to wearing it, especially when they won’t admit they’re hot & bothered but you know they are because they’re wearing their cranky pants that day!! unfortunately i’ll still have to keep mine around for travelling…like in africa
alice

June 21, 2011 at 5:25 pm

boy this would be really neat and it would be even better with red, white and blue — but i have cool ties but these would be better — stylish as well!!!!
K Huffman

July 26, 2011 at 1:25 pm

Just the thing for a vacation in the South! How cool is that!
Sandy Prenzi

August 2, 2011 at 6:21 am

I love it!!!