Handcrafted Holiday Gift: Make a Scrabble-Tile Pendant

Scrabble pendants are beautiful, easy to create and make wonderful holiday gifts.

Scrabble pendants are made from recycled Scrabble tiles. You can see some beautiful handcrafted pendants at Peachy Pendants, or purchase a Make Your Own Scrabble-tile pendant Kit, or you can follow these easy steps and make your own!

To make one of these pendants you will need: a Scrabble tile, a silver plated bail, some decorative paper, Diamond Glaze adhesive, jewelry adhesive (E6000 or super glue), scissors, a pencil, and a paint brush (optional). You can get a Scrabble tile from an old game or you can purchase some on eBay. You can get most of the other supplies at your local craft store or by doing an on line search.

The first step is to select the paper you would like to use for your pendant. You could use scrapbook paper, wrapping paper, or even a greeting card. Then simply trace around your Scrabble tile and cut out your paper, making sure to cut the paper just slightly larger than the tile.

The next step is to spread a small drop of Diamond Glaze adhesive onto the blank side of the Scrabble tile. You can use a paint brush or just spread the glaze around with the tip of the bottle. Then place your cut out paper onto the tile. (Make sure the letter on the back isn't upside down.) Let it dry for 10 to 20 minutes.

Once the adhesive is dry, hold the Scrabble tile so the letter faces you and the paper is on the other side. Use scissors to carefully trim the excess paper off so that the paper fits the tile exactly.

Next, apply a generous coat of Diamond Glaze to seal the paper and give your pendant a glossy glass like shine. It's best not to use a paint brush for this step but to just spread the glaze with the tip of the bottle. If any bubbles form just pop them with the back of your paint brush or slide them off of the tile. If you want, you can now embellish your pendant with tiny crystals, beads, or glitter. Now let it dry for at least 4 hours.

Next, apply a few drops of E6000 Jewelry Adhesive (or super glue) to the silver bail and attach it to the back (letter side) of your Scrabble tile. Make sure that the bail is exactly centered.

Let the bail dry for a couple of hours and you are ready to enjoy your handmade Scrabble-tile pendant!