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Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsTape the stamping blanks to the steel block. Use a permanent marker to draw lines where you want to stamp the phrase "BUSY BEE".When stamping, make sure that each letter is facing the correct way before you stamp.Use the pein (round) side of the hammer to texturize the stamping blank around the edges.Use the metal hole punch to make a hole at the bottom of the stamping blanks.Antique the brass with Novacan Black.Polish the blanks, so the lettering and textur …

Created by: Rita Hutchinson   Designer TipsCut bezel strip to size (one 8-12" piece) and flatten/ work harden with nylon hammer.Add texture to both sides of bezel strip with texture stamping hammer and included "sprinkles" design stamp. (The wire may distort somewhat. Don’t be concerned, this will not be noticeable at the end.)Cut textured bezel strip in half.If you don’t have a tumbler, use Novacan to antique the wire at this step, and polish the high points with steel wool.Wrap 1 textured …

Created by: Rita HutchinsonDesigner TipsSee instruction page for making no-solder bezels.Cut paper to match bezel wire shape.Seal paper and adhere to inside of bezel.Mix a small batch of resin and pour a starting layer.When first pour is cured, mix a new batch (add glitter), and pour to fill the bezel.Create decorative section of chain with crystal and metal beads. The crystals are on thicker wire with simple loops. The corrugated beads are on 24-gauge wire with wrapped loops. Wrap the beaded se …

Created by: Jaci BostonDesigner TipsCarefully plan the cutting pattern. The shape of these cuts creates decorative prongs or tabs to hold the gemstone slab bead.For this design draw the shape to be cut with a Sharpie®. For a more intricate pattern, print out an image of the design and glue it to the metal with rubber cement found at any office supply center.For tips for sawing sheet metal with a jeweler’s saw, check out our blog post.Punch holes for adding chain, and to embellish the tabs.Textur …

This project uses Swarovski crystals. Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsMark all six of your triangle blanks with a permanent marker dot in one of the points and straight down on the opposite side.Use the hole-punching side of the riveting tool to make a hole in the triangle blanks where you placed your dots.Use the riveting tool to rivet the triangles together with the brass rivets.Antique the brass pieces with Novacan black.Using the sanding sponge remove some of the patina from the brass …