Jewelry Resin and Buttons

 I have a fun and inexpensive bezel project to share with you today!  

Welcome back and Happy New Year!

This project falls under the theme "what to do with left overs."   

I create a lot of art in my studio.  Certain leftovers I can't bear to toss in the trash and I end up having all sorts of little stashes that need to be included in a project.  On this table you see:

1.  Old book pages.

2.   A little tub of pyrite flakes. (packing material when ETI couriers me resin)

3. Small piece of broken rhinestone.

4.  Embellished ribbon.

5.  Extra button pack attached to a shirt I bought.

6.  Rhinestone string...left over from a beading project.

7  Very inexpensive large plastic buttons.

 My project begins with me lining my buttons with paper.  I protect the paper with several coats of Ultra Seal.  This protects the paper and gives me a pretty background.  Then I glue in my inclusions.  (Ultra Seal is a glue too!)

 Ultra Seal dries clear so when I am adding in 3D items I use a lot of glue knowing it will look great dry.  The pyrite flakes stick beautifully.

 Here are the pieces before I pour in Jewelry Resin.  It is a little trickier to pour resin over objects that are so dimensional.  Over-pours can happen quickly so I take my time. 

 Here is the leftovers heart.

 My leftovers triangle.

And my favorite, leftovers oval.