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Can Can Flowers Bobby Pins Tutorial

Can Can Flowers Bobby Pins Tutorial

Created by: Toni Plastino   Designer Tips  Cut and flatten aluminum soda cans of your choice. Pick ones with interesting colors and patterns.Cut flower shapes with craft punches.Paint the flowers with Liquid Polyclay™. Place them on wax paper on a cookie sheet and bake according to the manufacturer's directions. This coating makes the flowers feel rubbery, reduces sharp edges, and prevents scratching.Punch holes in flowers, add them to a head pin and stack as shown.Glue in place with E …
May 31st 2021 Toni Plastino
Botanical Bird Necklace Tutorial

Botanical Bird Necklace Tutorial

Created by: Summer MelaasDesigner TipsFollow wire-wrapped loop instructions in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF) to create wire-wrapped link sections with the crystal beads. Be sure to add the various components to your beaded links before finalizing each wire wrap! (Alternately, make simple loops, and /or use jump rings to connect the sections.)Use 24-gauge wire to link one Aurum (gold) crystal to bottom right of songbird and to 5" of chain.Use one gold crystal to link the other end of chain to bottom l …
Mar 31st 2021 Summer Melaas
Pretty Posy Filigree Earrings Tutorial

Pretty Posy Filigree Earrings Tutorial

Created by: Mollie ValenteDesigner TipsMix the adhesive according to the manufacturer's instructions.Apply masking tape to the back side of the filigrees. This will prevent the adhesive from leaking through the openings.Apply adhesive to the back side of the flat back crystal and center it on the filigree and press gently. Repeat with the second filigree and crystal.Set the pieces aside in a warm area to cure. Curing overnight is usually best.Once cured, remove the masking tape from the back sid …
Jan 1st 2021 Mollie Valente
Bees and Blossoms Bangle Bracelet Tutorial

Bees and Blossoms Bangle Bracelet Tutorial

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue   Designer TipsOne of the things I love about this bangle bracelet, is that it's extra small, so fits me perfectly. However, that means it doesn't fit many other adults... So keep that in mind when ordering this bracelet: It's best for petite people. We also have larger plain brass bangles you can texture, punch and add eyelets to.This design uses 1 copper honeybee charm, 1 copper "small blossom" charm, 1 lotus petal charm, and 3 small small gold honeybee charm …
Jan 1st 2021 Polly Nobbs-LaRue
Summer Cane Slice Earrings Tutorial

Summer Cane Slice Earrings Tutorial

Created by: Amy ScaliseDesigner TipsCreate a polymer cane using the colors listed or those of your choosing.To make it easier to cut the cane slices, wait a day before cutting, or freeze the cane briefly (for about 20 minutes).Use the bezel cup to cut the cane slice to the correct size and shape.Bake the pieces according to the manufacturer's guidelines.Glue into place.Suggested Supplies1 ea #60-244 Adhesive, Loctite Ultra Gel Control SuperGlue1 pair #32-570-15 Earring Post, 15mm Round Bezel Cup …
Jan 1st 2021 Amy Scalise
Cowgirl Cuff Bracelet Tutorial

Cowgirl Cuff Bracelet Tutorial

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsUse the pein side (rounded) of your hammer to texturize the surface of the copper metal strip on the steel block.Using your metal shears, cut a 3/4 inch by 4 inch piece of patterned brass sheet metal.File the corners on both pieces of metal so they have a smooth round edge.Layer the brass piece on top of the copper piece and center it. Tape it together with transparent tape, but not in the center or on the edges.Mark 3 spots on the metal with a permanent mar …
Jan 1st 2021 Tiffany White