FLY ---

Good Morning. Teresa here again with another fun mixed media pendant ----- 

I LOVE the versatility of the Enamel Powders -- and the Enamel Adhesive makes it so easy to use these in unconventional ways. Even on metals - I've used another spoon bowl for this, but you could use it on many other pendant blank forms -

So let's shop -

Fine Feathers Necklace Set
Enamel Adhesive
Enamel Powders (link goes to the main category - I have used Royal Sterling and Turquoise Lagoon)
UV Resin  - this will cure in sunlight, but I used a UV light that I purchased at a salon supply (Sally).

Here we go.

See the damaged spoon. I make bracelets from the handles, as well as pendants and ornaments from the bowls. I embellish these in a collage manner, but some are too damaged for a transparent finish. Enamel Powder Colors are perfect for this.

I took the dauber from the enamel powder adhesive and poured a bit in another container.

Dip a small paintbrush in a coat the interior of the spoon bowl.

Using a heat gun - emboss this layer.

Just an FYI - a toaster oven works for this too and it doesn't blow ANY loose powder around. Just line the tray with foil if you will be using it for food prep as well and watch it carefully.

I used two coats of Royal Sterling Enamel Powder on this one.

Now for the special effects stuff.

Emboss a single feather with the Turquoise Lagoon Powder. This is a blue and aqua and silver and sparkly combination - simply wonderful.

Add a thin layer of resin to the spoon bowl and place the feather into position. Place under UV light (or in the sun) to cure (takes about 3-5 minutes).

add another layer of resin to adhere some tiny rhinestones -

Repeat curing process.

I love that the resin continues to add depth to the collage elements.

Now that I have a WONDERFUL way to cover the damage from years of use, I'll be making even more pendants and ornaments.

Have a wonderful Thursday -

Tweet Tweet! These Are Sweet

Hello there!

I don't know about you, but I'm itching for spring.

Today I have for you not one but two sweet little birdie pendants in lovely spring colors. 

This project has a short supply list and comes together pretty easily.

Want to make 'em?

Let's go!

Supplies:

Bird charms CA101

Rose Pearl Enamel Gel

Enamel Powders: Brownstone & Turquoise Lagoon

Enamel Adhesive Fluid

E600 Glue

Necklace Cords

Jump Rings

Heat gun, toothpick, big heavy book

Punch out two solid birds and one swirly bird. 

Separate the inside from the frame.

Coat the solid birdies with the Rose Pearl enamel gel.

I LOVE this color!

(I used a pretty thick coat, so they sat overnight to dry)

Use the Enamel Adhesive Fluid and powders to coat the other two bird pieces.

I REALLY heated them up to get a nice smooth finish.

Once your pink birdies are completely dry, use the toothpick to

put E600 glue onto the backs of the two swirly pieces.

Add one swirly piece to each pink piece, stick 'em under a heavy book for a few minutes,

and let dry (preferably overnight).

Add a jump ring and add to the necklace.

Aren't they pretty?! 

Vintage Birdcage Necklace

Hello, hello, hello!

Aimee here with an adorable jewelry piece for your enjoyment.

This little sweetie was pretty easy to create and I think it's

just so dang cute!!

Wanna make it?

YAY!

What you need:

Piccolo Vintage Birdcage CA121

Enamel Adhesive Fluid

Turquoise Lagoon enamel powder

Enamel Gels: Silver, Gold, Copper

Cord necklace

E600 glue

Tiny hole-less beads, bird charm (this one is from prima), toothpicks, jump ring, heat gun

What to do:

1. Coat the base piece for the bird cage with enamel adhesive fluid and Turquoise Lagoon enamel powder. Heat until thoroughly melted.

2. Get out a piece of chipboard, or an old plastic lid, or something, an put a little bit of each enamel gel on it (that is, if you don't have the super fine tips. If you DO have them, disregard this part).

3. Use the toothpicks (or super fine tips) and color the detail part of your bird cage. I did gold on the base/legs and loop, silver on the bars, and copper on the door. PS-- when you punch out all of the little bits from the cage, DO NOT throw out the heart...we will use it next week.

4. Once the cage is dry, flip it over and use a toothpick to coat the back with E600 glue. Adhere it to the base (hold it down for a minute or two). Then go back over any areas of the cage that need touched up. Be sure to recoat the top near the loop, then dump some tiny hole-less beads on it. Once the entire thing is dry, shake the excess beads off.

5. Take the bird charm and randomly put some of the enamel gels on it (I just used the toothpicks). let dry.



6. Once your birdie is dry, add a jump ring to him, and then a jump ring to the bird cage. Attach bird to cage and the entire thing to the cord necklace.