Name: Celestial View Pendant Necklaces
Brand: Scott Jewelry Design
SKU: SJDB281000000
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Celestial View Pendant Necklaces

$32.00

These Celestial View Pendant Necklaces are composed of Polymer Clay, Two-Part Resin and Silver-plated 18” Chain

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SKU: SJDB281000000 Category: Necklaces Tags: artisan jewelry, artisan pendant, handmade, handmade jewelry, handmade necklace, pendant, pendant clay, pendant necklace, polymer clay, polymer clay pendant, silver-plated jump ring Brand: Scott Jewelry Design

Description

The Celestial View Collection: Hand-Sculpted Polymer Clay Pendant Necklaces

The Vision: Artistry Beyond the Atmosphere

The Celestial View Polymer Clay Collection represents a radical departure from mass-produced jewelry. Each pendant is a miniature, hand-sculpted masterpiece, capturing the raw, swirling energy of the cosmos through the tactile medium of premium polymer clay. Unlike flat images or glass cabochons, these necklaces offer a three-dimensional, textured landscape of the universe. When you wear a Celestial View pendant, you aren’t just looking at a picture of space—you are carrying a sculpted fragment of a nebula, a textured moon, or a swirling galaxy, crafted by hand to be as unique as the stars themselves.

The Medium: Why Polymer Clay?

Polymer clay is the ultimate medium for the “Celestial View” because of its infinite versatility. It allows for a level of detail and color blending that metal or stone cannot replicate.

Weightless Wonder: Despite their substantial look, these pendants are incredibly lightweight. You can wear a bold, oversized statement piece all day without the neck fatigue associated with heavy stone or glass.
Custom Textures: We use specialized techniques—including mica shifting, salt-texturing, and foil embedding—to create surfaces that mimic lunar craters, gaseous clouds, and cosmic dust.
Organic Durability: Once cured, the clay becomes a durable, water-resistant material that retains its vibrant colors for decades. It feels warm to the touch, unlike cold metal, creating a more intimate connection between the wearer and the art.

Design & Craftsmanship Specifications

1. The Sculpting Process

Every pendant begins as a custom blend of professional-grade clays. Our artists use a “Skinner Blend” technique to create seamless gradients of deep midnight blues, cosmic purples, and nebula pinks.

The Nebula Swirl: We hand-roll “snakes” of translucent and opaque clays, twisting them together to mimic the movement of interstellar gases.
Inclusions of Light: To capture the “twinkle” of distant suns, we embed genuine silver leaf, gold flakes, and iridescent chameleon powders directly into the clay before baking. This ensures the shimmer is deep within the piece, not just on the surface.
Lunar Topography: For our moon-focused designs, we use needle tools to hand-carve craters and ridges, giving the piece a realistic, tactile “surface of the moon” feel.

2. The Finish: Depth and Protection

Once the clay is sculpted and cured, it undergoes a multi-stage finishing process:

Sanded to Perfection: Each piece is hand-sanded under water with progressively finer grits (up to 3000 grit) to achieve a stone-smooth finish.
The “Deep Space” Glaze: We apply a thick layer of high-gloss, UV-resistant resin or a specialized jeweler’s wax. This creates a “glass window” effect that protects the delicate clay work while magnifying the internal shimmer of the mica and foils.
Matte Options: For those who prefer a more natural, celestial-stone look, we offer a “Raw Cosmos” matte finish that highlights the sculptural textures of the clay.

3. The Hardware

Hand-Wrapped Bails: The pendants are finished with hand-turned wire bails in oxidized copper, sterling silver, or 14k gold-filled wire. This artisanal touch ensures the pendant stays securely attached while adding to the “found treasure” aesthetic.
The Chain: Each necklace comes with a 20-inch adjustable vegan leather cord or a minimalist stainless steel chain, chosen to complement the organic nature of the clay.

Styling the Polymer Universe

The “Earthbound” Look
Pair a matte-finish lunar pendant with an oversized linen shirt and earth tones. The organic texture of the clay bridges the gap between the terrestrial and the celestial, making it perfect for a boho-chic or “forest witch” aesthetic.

The “Galactic Professional”
A high-gloss, deep-indigo nebula pendant adds a sophisticated pop of color to a structured blazer or a charcoal gray dress. It serves as a subtle hint of your inner dreamer in a professional setting.

The Statement Piece
Our larger, multi-layered “Supernova” pendants are designed to be the focal point of an outfit. Wear them against a monochrome black or white backdrop to let the hand-blended colors and shimmering foils take center stage.

The Philosophy: One of One

The beauty of handmade polymer clay is that no two pendants can ever be identical. The way the clay swirls, the way the foil shatters, and the way the colors bleed together during the curing process are subject to the “chaos of creation”—much like the universe itself. When you purchase a Celestial View Polymer Clay Pendant, you are the only person in the world who owns that specific slice of the galaxy.

Bring the heavens down to earth. Wear a piece of handcrafted infinity.

Additional information

Size	1-1/2 inch pendant and 18" silver-plated chain with lobster clay clasp
Colors	Blue, White, Gold, Silver
Materials	Polymer Clay, Two-Part Resin and Silver-plated 18” Chain
Care	To keep your polymer clay pendant necklace in top condition, you should treat it as wearable art: store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and avoid contact with moisture or harsh chemicals. While polymer clay is durable and slightly flexible, it can still snap if bent with force or scratch if stored with harder metal jewelry. General Handling & Storage • Store Separately: Place your necklace in a soft fabric pouch or a separate compartment in a jewelry box. This prevents the clay from being scratched by sharper metal items and keeps the chain from tangling. • Keep it Dry: Always remove your necklace before showering, swimming, or exercising. Moisture can weaken the bond of glues and cause metal findings like chains or jump rings to tarnish. • Avoid Sunlight: Prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause colors to fade and may cause clear resin finishes to yellow over time. • "Last On, First Off": Apply perfumes, hairsprays, and lotions before putting on your necklace. Chemicals in these products can degrade the clay or damage its finish. Cleaning Instructions • For standard cleaning, follow these steps provided by Nahema Clay Co: • Dusting: Use a soft, dry microfiber cloth or a clean makeup brush to remove dust. • Surface Marks: If the pendant has makeup or oil on it, wipe it gently with a soft, damp cloth and a drop of mild dish soap. • Deep Cleaning: For stubborn stains on unpainted and unglazed pieces, a Q-tip dipped in rubbing alcohol can be used. • Caution: Do not use alcohol or acetone on hand-painted, varnished, or glittered pieces, as it will strip away the finish. Experts at hernandesignco. specifically advise against these chemicals for finished items. • Metal Care: If the chain or metal bail tarnishes, use a jewelry polishing cloth on the metal components only, being careful not to rub the clay. What to Avoid • Bending: Never intentionally bend the pendant; while flexible, it can snap if stressed too far. • Sleeping: Do not wear your necklace to bed, as the pressure can cause the pendant to snap or the chain to break. • Heat: Avoid leaving your jewelry in hot cars or near heat sources, which can warp the piece or soften certain glazes.