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Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsLaminate or seal the image with Crafter's Pick™ The Ultimate adhesive.Glue the image onto the blank "back" with the Crafter's Pick.Use side cutters to remove part of the "x" from the door blank. File until smooth, and then hammer for texture. Darken metal with Win-Ox™.Punch through both parts of door blank from the back to prevent deforming of metal when removing from tool.Attach the bar pin with E-6000.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosBasic Jewelry-Maki …

Here's a great way to upcycle cool bottle caps from your favorite beverages! Collect them on vacation, and at family gatherings throughout the year, then turn them into vacation mementos, or birthday, Father's Day and Christmas gifts.Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsFor step-by-step illustrated instructions & tips, see our blog article:Upcycling Bottle Caps into Refrigerator Magnets.Suggested Supplies#30-580 18mm Round Magnets#60-230 Epoxy 330, or your favorite 2-Part EpoxyOther Supp …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer TipsFor best placement of the holes, make a template: Trace the outline of the paisley on a piece of paper (a Post-it® works great!), then use a pencil to sketch a line 1/16" (2-3mm) in from the edge. Put a dot on this line at the point of the paisley, then use a ruler and put a thin pencil line every 5mm all the way along this line. When you're happy with the spacing on the template, cut the piece of paper to fit, and stick it to the top of the brass paisl …

Created by: Laurae SatherDesigner TipsCut the post portion off the rivoli earring finding.File the back until you have an approximately 4-5mm flat spot (about the same diameter as the earring magnet).Mix two-part epoxy according to manufacturer's directions.Apply epoxy to the flat portion of the rivoli setting, and place 1 part of the magnet set on the glued area.Once thoroughly cured, mix more epoxy and glue the rivoli into a rivoli setting. Set aside to cure.To wear, place the other part of th …

Learn an inexpensive hack for avoiding the wobblies with large-hole beads.Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsString the first three beads onto the hat pin finding: 3.4mm heishi-style metal bead, 3.4mm heishi-style metal bead, and 6mm beaded spacer bead.String on 2 wire keepers and space them to match the length of the Mirage bead. These will serve as bead adjusters and keep the Mirage bead from being wobbly. String the Mirage bead on so it covers both wire keepers. String on the remaining be …