I am a self taught mixed media artist and instructor living in Virginia with my Husband and our family of fur babies. I love all things vintage and strive to use those discarded bits of artistic flotsam and jetsum in my creations. I also love finding those treasures that others can use to feather their souls and their nests so please check out my Etsy Shop as well. Thank you for stopping by.
With the flurry of creating items for the Emmys there was not a lot of time to tell you about some of the cool products that we were able to design with so we needed to rectify that! <smile> One of the packages that arrived on our doorstep was overflowing with lovely bits of bling from Connie Crystals. They are a yummy delight for the eyes and will get your creative muse going with wonderful ideas!!
As Creative Designers we were given the wonderful opportunity to create a beautiful piece of jewelry using the crystals and all I can say is BONUS!!! The crystals are amazing and you are going to love them!
Here is my necklace that I completed using some of my favorite bits of blingaliciousness...
Here is my necklace that I completed using some of my favorite bits of blingaliciousness...
"Shine On"
SLK Hobnail Bezel - Heart SLK917SP
SLK Papers
SLK Paper Sealer
Rue Romantique Rhinestone Chain
Ice Resin
SLK Collage Template For Bezel 2303
Connie Crystals
Wire
Chain
Exacto Knife
Brown Fluid Chalk Pad
Weldbond
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1. Using the collage template cut the paper to fit the bezel.
2. Seal the background paper using SLK Paper Sealer.
3. When dry glue the background paper into the bezel using Weldbond and allow to dry.
4. Using your Weldbond glue the Rue Romantique Rhinestone chain in place around the inside of your bezel. Allow to fully dry.
5. Mix and pour the Ice Resin following the instructions. Allow to fully cure.
6. Using your Xacto Knife create scratches in the surface of the cured resin.
7. With the Fluid Chalks Ink Pad in dark brown or black (or whatever color you choose) cover the surface of the Ice Resin and be sure to press the ink into the scratches.
8. With a paper towel or another cloth wipe the ink from the surface of the scratched resin. This should leave the ink only in the scratches you created.
9. Mix and pour resin over the piece again to seal the scratches and to give the wonderful doming effect. Set aside to fully cure.
10. With a simple wire wrap create 6 dangles using the Connie Crystals and attach them at the chain close to where the bezel will hang. This will create a bit of a cascading effect.
11. Wear and enjoy your beautifully blingy creation.
Be sure to check out all of the other amazing pieces of art created by the Design Team using Connie Crystals. Just follow the links below.
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xoxoxo,
Lesley V.
