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CAS on “Using the Snake Knot”:
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kye on “DIY Pom-Poms”:
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G Bolton on “DIY Pom-Poms”:
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S KatollakaSue on “DIY Pom-Poms”:
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EPBCornell on “DIY Pom-Poms”:
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Moogie on “DIY Pom-Poms”:
“Adorable! I bet these would make cute earrings.…” read »
S Strain on “Coloring Metal with Alcohol Inks”:
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E Dillon on “Learning the Ladder Stitch”:
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L Carling on “Using Tassel Caps”:
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M Bonetpels on “Wire Wrap a Bail on a Teardrop”:
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M Neal on “Make a Stretch Bracelet”:
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T Nolan on “Make a Stretch Bracelet”:
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T klense on “String a Guru Bead on a Mala Necklace”:
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How to Use Colorful Enamel Accents

Watch the video below for a quick tutorial on the basics of using Enamel Accents to make colorful dots, teardrops, and other design effects on your metal.

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On Sep 29, 2016 at 4:59 pm #
Crystal Canary says:

Fantastic! I have been looking for a product like this to fill-in on pendants. Was thinking of using car touch-up paints–but this will work perfectly. Love the wide range of colors. Thanks so much!!
On Sep 29, 2016 at 6:21 pm #
dolllady aka Pam says:

I love the enamel look and the ease of use from these enamels. I’ve only seen the torch fired enameling. I just don’t want to mess with fire since I use a card table in my family room for all beading. Now I don’t have to worry.
On Sep 30, 2016 at 8:53 am #
CAS says:

Very cool, and looks super easy to use. Oh the possibilities!
On Sep 30, 2016 at 4:30 pm #
SquirrelGirl aka Angela says:

These are awesome! I see that they can be used on metal but how strong is the bond? Is it permanent like the patinas? I wouldn’t want them it to chip off.
On Oct 06, 2016 at 12:23 pm #
S KatollakaSue says:

Cool! I don’t want to use products that need open flame, so this is good. Sure opens a broad new door!
On Oct 15, 2016 at 5:54 pm #
sweetjane says:

I can’t wait to get some!I’m a little shy of using a torch…so these are perfect!
On Oct 19, 2016 at 4:08 am #
Annabel says:

That Caribbean Blue colour.. It calls me. This is awesome!

This is great for people like me who are afraid of setting the house on fire using a torch or naked flame.
On Mar 03, 2017 at 3:56 pm #
CzechChickStudio says:

Would love it if they also came in metallics-gold, silver, copper, etc. I’d use a ton of it!!