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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Great design and cheery colors. Great Way to repurpose…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Very pretty design. The pendant is great and of I love pearls. I love how you used…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Thanks so much everyone....I appreciate your comments!…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Clever idea that turned out really cute.…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Beautiful design, Deb!…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Great partners for the pendant. I really like how the pendant & coordinating dangles hang from…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Lucky you to get such a great gift! Love the earrings!…” read »
on “Lots of Copper”:“Nancy, these earrings are wonderful! Such a clever idea!
…” read »- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Nancy, you've created another stunning cuff! Love green & copper together!
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on “Pistachio Spring”:“This delicate green necklace is perfect for Spring. Love it!
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“Party time! Fabulous cheerful ear rings!
…” read » - on “Country Leaves”:
“Love the copper and leaves. Excellent Design!
…” read » - on “Leather, Silver and a Rainy Day”:
“Love your bracelets especially the leather one.
…” read » - on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Wow! Those beads are gorgeous! Love the color.
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on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Definitely one of those "why didn't I think of that" ideas...super clever and super cute!…” read »
- on “Pearl with a touch of Silver”:
“Classy!
…” read » - on “Grampa's old tree”:
“Super design. Great tree, too!
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on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Exquisite design as well as those gorgeous beads. You did an excellent job. I love…” read »
- on “Copper and 'a green thumb'”:
“Fantastic design. Love it!
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“Great design! Great flowers, too!
…” read » - on “Totally Teal”:
“Wow! I love all of that teal and it makes a gorgeous bracelet. Great…” read »
- on “Lots of Copper”:
“Thanks for the suggestion Chelsea. I haven't done much etching so this would be a…” read »
- on “A Green Cuff”:
“Yes, the wire is dead soft KSD. At 14 gauge anything but dead soft would…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Thanks everybody for all the compliments. I've had this little pendant & the pearls sitting on…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“Cute recycle!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“I have this pendant also and I just finished making a necklace with it. It…” read »
on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:“These are cool!…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Those stones look gorgeous, as does your design!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“Love it Deb! That pendant looks great with those pearls.…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
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- on “Pistachio Spring”:
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on “Pistachio Spring”:“Oh my goodness, Deb, another of your beautiful creations. I really like that leaf; the 1"…” read »
- on “Field & Blue Skies”:
“Dittos to everything said. The miracle of Creation is showcased in your pieces!…” read »
- on “CALYPSO HOOPS”:
“What a fantastic and clever idea!! The name is so fitting; love the colors.…” read »
- on “TY”:
“Love this type of design which allows for the beads/components to stand out. Can this be…” read »
on “Field & Blue Skies”:“Absolutely fabulous stones--and the triangular pendant is perfect. Gorgeous piece!…” read »
- on “Pistachio Spring”:
“That pendant is a sensational color. Looks great with the beads you chose. Oh, and kudos…” read »
on “Pistachio Spring”:“Exquisite!…” read »
Rustic Peace Cuff
About this design:
I was really looking forward to using the alcohol inks on a cuff. Here's what I ended up with.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- Alcohol Inks – rust, terra cotta, slate, gold metallic mixative, silver metallic mixative
- Acrylic paint dabber – pebble
- Alcohol Ink Pen with pitch black ink
- Brass cuff
- 4.5’ of leather lacing
- 2 peace sign charms
- 3 designer Czech glass squares
- 3 headpins
- Hole punch – EuroPower Punch works best for the cuff, since the metal is so thick
Additional Images:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Begin by painting your cuff with the Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber. Once this is dry, apply the alcohol inks using the applicator. |
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Step 2: When your initial coloring with inks has dried, take your alcohol ink pen a scrawl text or symbols onto your cuff. |
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Step 3: The EuroPower Punch Pliers work best for punching holes through this thick gauge cuff consistently. I used the smallest size punch. Lightly mark where you would like to punch the holes. Once the holes are punched all the way around the cuff, begin stitching the leather lacing through the holes wrapping around the edge of the cuff. |
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Brass Smooth Cuff 60x35mm
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Adirondack Pitch Black Alcohol Ink 15ml
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Adirondack Metallic Gold Mixative 15ml
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Adirondack Slate Alcohol Ink 15ml
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On Nov 10, 2011 at 1:57 pm #
Beads247 says:Ali, This is too incredable for words!! Great Desigh!
On Nov 10, 2011 at 2:38 pm #
Cuban Queen Crazy Chick says:I LOVE this, Ali! This bracelet is so cool!!
On Nov 10, 2011 at 3:30 pm #
Fashion Chick aka SC says:This looks like such a fun project!
On Nov 10, 2011 at 4:42 pm #
Gayla G says:Wow. Will you please make a video showing how you used all the paints and fixatives, etc to get the dappled look? There is just no way I’d be able to do this otherwise.
And, if you do, maybe you could do it in a different color scheme, perhaps tidepool?
Thanks for considering this.
On Nov 10, 2011 at 6:43 pm #
Mixed Kreations says:Wow! What a awesome cuff. You did a wonderful job on it. Thank you for sharing your great tutorial. I love the colors.
On Nov 10, 2011 at 7:13 pm #
Mary S - Sweet Chick says:LOVE IT!!!!
It’s SOOOO amazing!
On Nov 11, 2011 at 7:23 pm #
NY Bella says:Fabulous piece, Ali!!
On Nov 12, 2011 at 1:33 pm #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:This is great!!! You are so creative.
On Nov 15, 2011 at 2:31 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Great design!
On Nov 22, 2011 at 2:40 pm #
IndigoEarth says:Great Idea~ Thanks for sharing!
On Nov 26, 2011 at 10:58 am #
M Bowers says:This is a great look with many possibilities! Once it is finished is the color fixed? Will it not come off on to skin, clothes, etc or does it have to be sealed with something?
On Dec 01, 2011 at 11:57 pm #
Ali says:Thanks for all your nice comments.
@M Bowers
Alcohol Inks are permanent, however, when used on metal where skin and skin oils will be in contact with the color it is recommended to use a sealer. I always use a sealer and have been incredibly happy with the Claudine Hellmuth multi-medium sealers we carry – http://www.limabeads.com/Sealers-C5667
On Mar 09, 2012 at 11:11 pm #
Genice I says:Wow is all i can say!!
On Apr 03, 2012 at 3:04 am #
Empty Nest Chick says:This cuff is GORGEOUS! It’s got me eager to try the techniques you used to create it. Congratulations!
On Apr 04, 2012 at 10:47 pm #
L hembree says:This cuff is so CUTE!!!!
On May 09, 2012 at 9:42 pm #
Kristina x says:Love it!
On Oct 06, 2012 at 1:40 pm #
Empty Nest Chick says:Ali, I’m looking at your cuff for the second time in several months and I just think, “Wow…”