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HOT HILDA on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“keep on beading. its good therapy…” read »
sweetjane on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“Really nice how the colors all seem to melt into each other and your chose of…” read »
Snowflake on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
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Beady Little Eyes on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“Beautiful stones and nice design HH.…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “A SNOWFLAKE OBISIDIAN”:
“Beautiful! I bought a box of gemstone samples at our local museum when I was…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Colored Sprinkles”:
“Wowzers!!!! This is gorgeous! The colors are so well thought out.…” read »
Beadaholic1 on “Button Challenge”:
“Love your creation! I posted my design 6 years ago from buttons I inherited from…” read »
KatsAllThat on “North Pole Felt Trivet”:
“This is so lovely!…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Bronzed Daisy Bracelet”:
“Elaina - What a fun use of a button. And great colors too.…” read »
sweetjane on “Joie de Vivre”:
“Thanks to all for your gracious comments!!…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Poufy Pips in Brown and Peach”:
“Thanks LRC. Great to see you're back. Hope you had a lovely, happy Thanksgiving.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “"Baby, It's Cold Outside"”:
“Thank you LRC and kye.…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Button Challenge”:
“Button, button, who has the button? Obviously you have the button and a whole bunch…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Floral Lattice Statement Necklace”:
“A truly elegant design with great color and style.…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Poufy Pips in Brown and Peach”:
“It may have been luck but you placed the pips perfectly. Some times taking a…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Joie de Vivre”:
“GREAT design and a joyful use of color. Love the combination of elements.…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Adirondack Necklace Set with Moose”:
“Beautiful bead work! Great color and design. Love the cute little moose.…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Mermaid Cuff”:
“Ditto to all of the above comments. Excellent design and use of color.…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Emerald Ombre Necklace”:
“Love, love, love your emerald ombre necklace. Fantastic use of color!…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Pearlie Pendant”:
“Three cheers for Bling! Your wire work on the pendant is so smooth and graceful it…” read »
Little Round Chick on “"Baby, It's Cold Outside"”:
“BLE, that snow flake pendant is exquisite! You do the most unique and beautiful…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Arwen”:
“Khristin, WOWZERS! Ditto to all of the above comments! Fantastic design!…” read »
Little Round Chick on “Rhyolite Point”:
“Sweet Jane, Rhyolite is one of my favorite stones. It is a perfect stone for autumn…” read »
MH on “Button Challenge”:
“Very cool! Great use of buttons!…” read »
Fresh Baked on “Button Challenge”:
“Thank you, all! This would be a great way to showcase all those heirloom buttons…” read »
kye on “Floral Lattice Statement Necklace”:
“Wow! This is so beautiful! It looks so great on. I'm glad you posted a photo…” read »
kye on “North Pole Felt Trivet”:
“This is so adorable!…” read »
Annao on “Bronzed Daisy Bracelet”:
“A statement maker. Colour is great.…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Button Challenge”:
“This is a marvelous idea for those of us that have a button box from family…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Floral Lattice Statement Necklace”:
“Elaina, this is definitely a statement necklace! I can see mouths drop open when you…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “Bronzed Daisy Bracelet”:
“I would never have thought to use one of the new beads as a focal to…” read »
dolllady aka Pam on “North Pole Felt Trivet”:
“What a cute trivet to have for Christmas festivities or to give as Christmas gifts for…” read »
sweetjane on “Joie de Vivre”:
“L Hudgens....Accept for a few assorted beads I got most everything at Lima. There is no…” read »
kye on “Button Challenge”:
“Wonderful use of buttons! Sounds like a great class.…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “North Pole Felt Trivet”:
“Elaina - this is so fun. I had to laugh when I saw it. Just a…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Floral Lattice Statement Necklace”:
“What a beautiful focal - just love this Elaina. The colors and variety of beads are…” read »
Beady Little Eyes on “Button Challenge”:
“Funny Fresh Baked - I was just checking out my button collection a few days ago…” read »
Maggies Mom on “Button Challenge”:
“Lynn, I just love this!!! So fun and flirty, and the earrings are to die for!…” read »
Maggies Mom on “Floral Lattice Statement Necklace”:
“Yes, thank you!!! This is lovely, lacy and so unique! Thanks for sharing the entire process…” read »
L Hudgens on “Joie de Vivre”:
“Hello, beautiful. Where can we purchase the pattern, beads, instructions, and, blue charms--j-o-y-imagine…” read »

Open Bezel Necklace

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About this design:

The is a great instructional from Nunn Design. The step-by-step instructions make using resin fun and easy. Using this technique allows you to make this piece as creative and personal as you wish.

What you’ll need: (buy products below)

Dried Flowers or Organics Packing Tape Scissors Toothpicks Wet-wipes

Step-by-Step Instructions:

	Step 1: Prepare your Organics Use dried organics or dry them yourself by using Silica Gel for great results.
	Step 2: Cut a piece of packing tape and place it on your work surface. Place your Open Frame or Open Bezel onto the tape. Press down and rub your bezel back and forth on your work surface, burnishing the tape onto the backside of the bezel. Trim away any excess of the packing tape to avoid it from getting attached to anything while you are pouring or letting your piece cure. Trust me…it happens! Tip: Check to see that your packing tape is clear and there is no residue or mottling in the adhesive. If there is, it will show up in your finished resin piece when you remove the tape once the resin is cured. Try to use an area of the tape that does not have blotches or marks.
	Step 3: Mix your resin. Read the resin instructions for safety concerns regarding the Lima Resin. When I work with resin, I always: 1. Place a large plastic bag over my work surface and tape it down. 2. I make sure I have ventilation in my workroom. 3. I wear gloves. 4. I wear glasses (readers because I can’t see anymore. Plus it protects my eyes!). 5. I have a pile of wet wipes handy. See Tip: Preparing and Using Resin
	Step 4: Arrange your organics within the bezel.
	Step 5: Embed Your Organics All right, there are two ways to do this; the fast way and the slow way. The Fast Way: Place your organics into your open bezel or frame. Make sure the organics are fully pressed against the tape. This will prevent the organics from rising to the surface and “floating”. Slowly drizzle your mixed resin over the organics filling the bezel until partially full, but not domed. Use a toothpick to agitate the resin and make sure there aren’t any air bubbles lurking below the surface. Once you are confident, continue to pour your resin until the bezel is filled and highly domed and set aside to cure. This doesn’t work 100% of the time. I have had my organics rise to the surface and poke out of the resin.
	Step 6: The Slow Way: The slow way requires you to do two pours of your resin, but the results are 100% spot on. Place your organics into the bezel and fully press against the tape. Slowly drizzle your mixed resin over the organics filling the bezel partially full, but not filled. Use a toothpick to agitate the resin and make sure there aren’t any air bubbles. Let your resin cure. Mix up another batch of 2-part resin and drizzle the resin into your bezel. Before your bezel is completely full and domed, use a toothpick to slightly agitate the resin and to make sure there aren’t any bubbles lurking! If any bubbles do come to the surface, use your breath to apply some hot air to the resin. This will cause the air bubbles to expand and pop.
	Step 7: If you have any resin where you don’t want it, use a wet-wipe to clean up the surface.
	Step 8: To finish your open bezel or frame, remove the packing tape from the backside once fully cured. If you have any excess residue from the packing tape on the backside, use the tape to remove it like you would when you are removing lint or animal fur from your clothes. Keep touching the packing tape onto the sticky surface until it is no longer sticky.