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  Created by: Mollie Valente   Designer TipsSeal the front and back of the images with Crafter's Pick™ The Ultimate adhesive or Mod Podge® to prevent the images from bleeding.To prevent the images from floating, glue them to the bottom of the bezel cups. Allow the glue to dry thoroughly prior to adding resin.Create a level surface for the resin to cure in the cuff links: Turn a cardboard box over and poke holes in the lid with a pen or other sharp object.Follow instructions in the Epox …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsCut the images to size.Seal with packing tape and cut out.Adhere to bottle cap with Hypo Cement.Apply UV resin following package instructions.Attach cuff link findings with two-part epoxy.Free Technique Sheets & How-TosGluing Hints for Metal Findings (PDF)Suggested Supplies1 pkg of 100 [use 2] #55-075-17-43 Bottle Cap, 17mm1 doz [use 2] #30-322-1 Cuff Link, 10mm Pad1 ea #82-501-01 Magic-Glos™ UV Resin, 1oz1 ea #60-230 Adhesive, Epoxy, 3301 ea #60-250 A …

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsClip the loop off both moon charms, file smooth, and sand with a 600 grit polishing cloth.Use a dapping block to gently dome the moon charms.Soft solder each moon charm to a round filigree. Clean with dish soap and water, and dry. (You can also substitute two-part epoxy for solder. Patina parts before gluing.)Patina each moon and polish to desired finish.Use rubbing alcohol to clean parts to be assembled and adhere with adhesive dots or two-part epoxy.Free …