Here are my new wearable glass pebbles!
It is amazing what you can make with a piece of glass normally found in a florist's vase.
This is how I finished my necklaces with beads.
Now, let me show you how I got here.
Yesterday I showed you how I glued my paper imagery to the glass pebble. I also sealed the back of the paper and let everything
dry overnight.
Then I made a small batch of Jewelry Clay.
Jewelry Clay cures solid in 24 hours. This technique is a great one for people who may not want to mold, embed or stamp it. Jewelry Clay is an extra tool in my studio.
I pressed my clay to the back of the pebble (see the sample in my hand.) I used a little baby powder when I did this so that when I pressed the clay in place it did not stick to my gloves.
The clay is about 1/8 on an inch thick on the back.
Then I added some screw eyes.
The screw eyes are hard to see, but I pressed them into the clay so they would also cure in place. I brushed silver Pearl Ex over all the clay and was done!
All I had to do now was wait.
This is FAUX SOLDERING! No torch or solder needed!
I simply strung my beads, added the pebbles and I had two fabulous new necklaces!
cool! Hopefully we will get that our Michaels one day!
ReplyDeleteThese are so nice! I love the way you've done the beading. I need to get some clay and try it out - it's so versatile!
ReplyDeleteI love how you can solder without a torch or solder iron. Way cool.
ReplyDeleteThat is one fantastic idea! Now I've got to head to Hobby Lobby & grab some of that. You've got me very interested.
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