Cracked Stones Jewelry DIY w/ Video Tutorial & 10 Great Uses

Create stunning cracked stones with this DIY tutorial! Learn how to crack, paint, and transform clear stones into unique, eye-catching decorations or jewelry pieces.

Are you ready for a twist on the nail polish stones DIY? I received a message from Kimbala, who saw a video where you crack round marbles in the oven.

She wondered if it would work with flat-backed clear stones.

I had no idea…but I HAD to give it a try!

Stick around because I’ll give you 10 uses for these stones besides as jewelry!

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Materials Needed:

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• Clear stones (available at Dollar Tree or craft stores, in the floral department)
• Oven
• Nail polish
• Glitter (optional)
• Ring blanks or jewelry bails
• Glue (Weldbond works well)
• Cold water and ice
• Oven-proof pan or dish

Instructions:

If you have ever wondered how to make glass cracked gems, I’m going to show you!

Step 1: Crack the Stones

This is it! If you have ever asked how do you crack glass gems, the magic happens here!

We shock them!

• Start by preheating your oven to 500° F
• Place the clear stones in an oven-proof pan or dish.
• Put the pan in the oven and heat for 20 minutes.

• I used a combo of jumbo glass gems and small ones for variety. No matter the size, they took the same amount of time.

Step 2: Cool the Stones

• While the stones are heating, prepare a bowl of cold water with ice.
• After 20 minutes, carefully remove the hot pan from the oven using oven mitts.
• Immediately transfer the hot stones into the bowl of ice water. The sudden temperature change will cause the stones to crack internally, creating beautiful fractured patterns.

The glass cracked gems should look something like this:

Step 3: Decorate with Nail Polish

• Once the stones are cool and dry, it’s time to add some color. Use nail polish to paint the flat side of the stones. Apply a base color first and let it dry.
• For an extra touch, you can add a layer of glitter nail polish. Let each layer dry completely before applying the next.
• You can make the glass gems red, green, purple, rainbow, or any color or finish (metallic, matte, glossy, etc) that nail polish comes in!

Step 4: Attach Jewelry Findings

• If you want to turn your cracked stones into jewelry, attach ring blanks or jewelry bails using a strong glue like Weldbond.
• Allow the glue to dry thoroughly before using or wearing your new jewelry.

Step 5: Display Your Cracked Stones

• Your beautifully decorated cracked stones are ready to be displayed or worn. They make stunning rings, pendants, or simply decorative pieces.

They look like the glass crackle beads!

Enjoy your unique, handcrafted cracked stones that are sure to impress!

Other Great Projects with the Glass Stones:

I know the glass stones were originally made to vase fillers but I think using the glass gems for crafts is a much better idea!

• Marbled Nail Polish Glass Stones
• Crackle Nail Polish Stones Craft Tutorial
• DIY Nail Polish Jewelry – Glass and Nail Polish Pendants and Rings
• Glass Stone Pumpkins

10 Clever Uses for These Cracked Stones Besides Jewelry!

Now you know how to make glass cracked gems! Here are 10 uses for the cracked stones that you might not have thought of!

1. Decorative Vase Fillers – the cracked stones will liven up any bouquet display!
2. Aquarium Decoration – Why shouldn’t our fish have a beautiful space too? (Make sure you have it sealed safely for that use).
3. Mosaic Art – They are perfect to mosaic around a mirror, picture, flower pot, or so many other surfaces! That’s right! It’s the perfect way to use cracked glass gems for crafts!
4. Garden Landscaping – They are perfect to add a sparkling touch to flower beds for potted plants.
5. Game Pieces – They work for pieces in board games, bingo markers, or counters in educational activities.
6. Home Decor Accents – Added to a bowl or a tray, they serve as stylish decorations for coffee tables or bookshelves.
7. Table Scatters – For events and parties, glass stones can be scattered across tables to add a touch of elegance and sparkle.
8. Pathway Markers – Use glass stones embedded in concrete stepping stones in the garden.
9. Candleholders – Placed around the base of candles, glass stones offer a reflective quality and decorated like this, they are just pretty!
10. Weighting Objects – They are perfect for weighing down balloons, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

FAQ

A frequently asked question is:

What is a glass gem?

A glass gem (also referred to as a glass stone) is usually flat on one side and curved on the other. They were originally manufactured as vase fillers but I love to use glass gems for crafts. In this case, I used the jumbo glass gems.

Cracked Stones Video Tutorial

Here is the video tutorial, do you can see exactly how I made the DIY glass cracked gems! Keep scrolling down for great crackle glass decor!

Crackle Glass Decor

If you love the whole crackle glass look (I DO!), check out these beautiful decor ideas!

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