7+ Ways To Make Your Own Breast Milk Jewelry

Breast milk is liquid gold and for some parents, saving a few drops of the breastmilk and preserving it into jewelry is a treasured keepsake. It certainly wasn’t around when I was having my babies otherwise I probably would have considered doing it too.

So how does it all work? Well first you need to preserve the breast milk, this is usually done by adding a breastmilk preserving powder and turning the milk from its liquid form into a dry substance that you can then work with. Such as stirring it into resin to pour or mold. Why does it need to be preserved? Breast milk contains high levels of bacteria and preserving powder has been tried and tested and it really is the easiest way to go, buying a readymade powder. Unless you have a science degree, which I do not.

So how long does Breast milk jewelry last? If cast into resin correctly (as in you used the correct preserving powder) then it will last the lifetime of the resin, obviously smashing it or extreme temps could damage the resin as with all resin styled jewelry. Remember this is now a man-made stone or filler for your ring or necklace. I highly suggest UV Casting resin as it does not yellow with age.

If you are new to jewelry making and don’t already have basic jewelry making supplies then you might consider just buying a breast milk jewelry kit that contains everything you need ( minus the breast milk) to complete your keepsake jewelry.

I really like the pearl-styled Milk balls, which allow you to place them in necklace cages like these, but I must say the rings in the picture above look like Australian opals. So pretty!

So how much milk do you need? it’s around 5ml, but I would say express a little more so you have enough breast milk to play around and allow for some mistakes. Same for the amount of preserving powder that you will need for making Breast Milk Jewelry, buy extra so you can play around.

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This week’s Book Review Wednesday pick is 3D Beaded Animal Crafts for Kids, and I’ll admit this one is another of those books that makes me pause for a moment and ask, “Does this belong in Jewelry Making, Kids Crafts, or somewhere in between?”

Technically, it is not jewelry in the traditional necklace-and-earrings sense, but it is very much a beading book, and beading skills are such a useful doorway into jewelry making. For kids especially, learning how to thread beads, follow patterns, work with wire, and build little 3D shapes is a brilliant way to develop patience, fine motor skills, and confidence with craft materials.

The cover promises 3D beaded animal crafts for kids, with a focus on cute seed bead animals made with wire. The little fox on the cover is exactly the sort of project that catches attention — bright, cheerful, and very giftable. I can see this being a fun book for crafty kids, tweens, grandparents crafting with children, or even adults who secretly enjoy tiny beaded animals but pretend they are “helping the kids.”

What I like about this type of project is that it gives children a finished piece they can actually be proud of. These are not throwaway crafts. A beaded animal can become a bag charm, keychain, desk buddy, zipper pull, ornament, or little handmade gift. And if you have a child who loves collecting small things, well, prepare yourself — you may soon have an entire zoo made from seed beads.

There is also a nice connection here for beginner jewelry makers. Working with beads and wire in a simple 3D form helps build the same kind of careful hand skills used in beaded jewelry, wire wrapping, charms, and small accessories. So while I would be tempted to cross-post this over on our Kids Crafts section, I still think it earns its place here for anyone wanting beginner-friendly beading projects.

This book would suit kids who already enjoy detailed crafts, families looking for screen-free creative projects, or makers who want small bead projects that are playful rather than overly serious. I would suggest adult help for younger children, especially because seed beads and wire can be fiddly, and nobody needs a craft session ending with beads in the carpet forever. Although, let’s be honest, that may happen anyway.

My Shellie-style take? 3D Beaded Animal Crafts for Kids looks like a fun, colourful and practical beading book for young makers who like cute projects with a real finished result. It is crafty, giftable, a little bit nostalgic, and a lovely stepping stone into more detailed beadwork and jewelry making later on.

You can find the book here: 3D Beaded Animal Crafts for Kids.

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