Thumbprint Heart Necklace DIY

A fingerprint or thumbprint heart necklace is a unique handmade craft and gift idea that kids (or adults) can make.

Use this easy fingerprint heart necklace jewelry-making tutorial to make thumbprint heart necklaces, fingerprint pendants, and charms that your family will treasure. Fingerprint art necklaces are quick and easy keepsake craft ideas for kids and adults. Thumbprint pendants and charms make gorgeous one-of-a-kind gifts for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, and summer camp! Scroll down for the step-by-step instructions to make necklaces with colorful fingerprint hearts!

Related: Thumbprint Heart Glass Magnets

How to Make a Fingerprint or Thumbprint Necklace Craft

Choose the type of necklace pendants you would like to use from the materials list below, and then gather the fingerprint or thumbprint heart necklace jewelry-making supplies you need.

The written step-by-step directions and a thumbprint heart video tutorial are in the section below the list of recommended jewelry-making supplies and materials for this project.

You might also like to try fingerprint art necklaces and thumbprint heart keychains. Click on the link for all the details!

Square and oval thumbprint heart pendants

DIY Thumbprint Heart Necklace Jewelry Making Supplies

Choose the type of photo pendant shapes and pre-made necklaces you would like to use to make thumbprint heart necklaces or thumbprint heart keychains from the materials list below.

Heavy cardstock – bright white is best)
Finger ink pads
Scissors
Mod Podge and/or Diamond Glaze
Pendant trays with glass cabochon jewelry making options:
- oval photo pendant trays with oval glass cabochons
- square picture pendant charms and square glass cabochons
Pre-made necklaces for pendants (choose at least one from the list below or make your own necklace):
- sterling silver snake chain necklace (fit both pendant shapes)
- silver plated snake chain necklaces (fit both pendant shapes)
- imitation leather cord necklaces (fit both pendant shapes)
- multi-colored satin silk necklaces (fit into oval pendants but not square pendants)

Related: Mother-Daughter Necklace Set

Rainbow thumbprint heart oval pendant necklaces

Fingerprint Heart Necklace Craft Step By Step Jewelry Making Tutorial

Step – 1 Make a Thumbprint Heart

Create fingerprints or thumbprints to make a heart for a necklace pendant. Use the easy directions below to make a fingerprint or a thumbprint heart.

How to make a Thumbprint Heart:

Press finger or thumb into a finger ink pad.
Gently press the finger or thumb with ink onto the paper.
Press finger or thumb into the ink pad again to reapply more ink.
Tilt finger or thumb slightly and press down again to make a fingerprint or thumbprint heart.
Allow fingerprint ink to dry before moving on to step 2.

Step 2 – Glue the Thumbprint Heart to the Glass Cabochon

Place a drop of diamond glaze adhesive or clear-drying glue on the back (flat side) of glass cabochon.
Place the cabochon on top of the fingerprint heart glue side down.
Allow the glue to dry overnight.

Step 3 – Cut Away the Remaining Paper

Use small scissors to trim and cut away the excess paper around the glass cabochon.

Step 4 – Glue Glass Cabochon into the Pendant Tray

Apply diamond glaze adhesive to the inside of a pendant tray.
Place glass gem with thumbprint heart into the pendant tray and press down to remove air bubbles.
Hold glass chabochon down firmly for 30 to 60 seconds.
Wipe the edges of the thumbprint heart charm clean with a damp cloth.
Allow fingerprint necklace pendant to dry overnight.

Red thumbprint heart square necklace pendant

Step 5 – Place Fingerprint Pendant onto a Necklace

Thread a necklace through the loop of the thumbprint heart pendant to finish your fingerprint heart necklace.
Bead your own necklace or use one of the pre-made necklace options below.
- sterling silver snake chain necklace (fit all pendant shapes)
- silver plated snake chain necklaces (fit all pendant shapes)
- imitation leather cord necklaces (fit all pendant shapes)
- multi-colored satin silk necklaces (fit into oval pendants but not square pendants)
Note: If you bead your own necklace make sure to place the thumbprint heart pendant onto the necklace when it is halfway finished, otherwise it may not fit over the beads to hang down in the middle.

Rainbow thumbprint heart oval and square necklaces

Fingerprint or Thumbprint Heart Necklace DIY Step by Step Video Tutorial

Step-by-step directions for making fingerprint heart necklaces and thumbprint heart keychains are in the video below.

Another fun idea is to make fingerprint art necklaces, photo necklaces, fingerprint flower necklaces, or keychains. Click on the link for all the DIY details. 🙂

Red thumbprint heart square and oval necklace pendants

Fingerprint Necklace Gift Idea Kids Can Make

DIY Thumbprint heart necklaces, thumbprint heart keychains, and thumbprint heart magnets make an easy gift idea for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. They are also a fun keepsake heart craft to make at summer camp!

Simple keepsakes like these cute fingerprint keepsake gifts are always a favorite with friends and family. DIY photo necklaces and keychains also make lovely handmade gift ideas.

Don’t forget to pop over to check out all of the other beautiful gift ideas kids can make and DIY and ready-made gift ideas for the whole family!

If you are making thumbprint heart necklaces to give as gifts, make fingerprint love bug cards to go with them to complete the gift.

We have come up with lots of fun thumb-buggy card message ideas you can use to personalize your gift for several occasions, including Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day!

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Thumbprint Heart Necklace DIY

A fingerprint or thumbprint heart necklace is a unique handmade craft and gift idea that kids (or adults) can make.

How to Make a Fingerprint or Thumbprint Necklace Craft

DIY Thumbprint Heart Necklace Jewelry Making Supplies