ad

Linda Peterson Designs

DIY, How To and Lifestyle

You are here: Home / Archives for bezels

Mixed Media Monday – Get a jump on Spring Crafting and create a whimsical bird!

by Leave a Comment

The inspiration from this project came from design team member Janice Whiting.  I challenged the CHA design team to come up with creative ways to use bezels and I fell in love with what Janice designed.  We featured her bird art in the CHA Media Mixage room!  So it’s my pleasure to bring this project to you with her permission. Have fun and Explore Beyond™

Watch the video on youtube – click here

Project Dimensions: Approximately 3” tall
Spellbinders Supplies:
MB2-001S Susan Lenart Kazmer™ for Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Circles One – Silver
MB2-001 Susan Lenart Kazmer™ for Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Circles One – Bronze
MB1-001S Susan Lenart Kazmer™ for Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Ovals One Silver
MB2-003S Susan Lenart Kazmer for Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Triangles Two – Silver bezel
20 gauge steel annealed wire
Miscellaneous beads
Balled headpins
Two part plumbers epoxy putty (available at hardware stores)
Pliers
Metal file
Wire cutters
Designer tip:  There are a variety of circle, oval and triangle shapes and sizes available in the Media Mixage line.  Feel free to mix and match different sizes to create a variety of bird art. You can paint them any color with spray paint or acrylic paint. 
Remove the loops from the Circles one medium size bezel with pliers.  Use a metal file to smooth away any sharp edges left behind.
Mix epoxy putty according to the instructions.
Head and Body:  Using the photo as a reference guide, attach the medium circles one bezel to the large circles one bezel with epoxy putty.  (Hint:  I use a small piece of paper as a prop to hold the head level until the putty cures)
Wing: Attach the medium ovals one bezel to the body with putty using photo as a guide. 
Beak: Attach the small triangles two bezel to the face with putty using photo as a guide.
Allow the clay to set up. 
Cut a piece of wire approximately 18” and bend in half.  Create loops for feet on each end. 
Turn the bird over and place the “v” into the center of the back and secure with epoxy putty.  Allow to cure. 
Thread beads onto hatpins and attach to loop on wing.
If desired, you can paint the epoxy putty to match the color of the bezel with acrylic paint or wax rub on.

Please follow the instructions in the confirmation email to confirm your subscription.  Thank you!

Beads in Bezels – Easy Vintage Cuff

by Leave a Comment

Follow Me on Pinterest

The base of this cuff comes from the recent Stamped Leather Bookmark project (seevideo here).  

The technique produces such beautiful results and I knew that I wanted to make a cuff bracelet with the extra “bookmark” that I had from the steps outs.  

This rectangle bezel from the Spellbinders Media Mixage line is just the size and shape I was looking for. Instead of using resin,  I took a little trip to my bead stash and found these flat back glass beads. 

 In this how-to jewelry video I show you how you can make a beautiful accessory in less that 15 minutes! Now that’s my kind of project!

Watch the two minute video – click here to go to my youtube channel




Please follow the instructions in the confirmation email to confirm your subscription.  Thank you!

Friendly Plastic TV – Create a gorgeous Art Necklace

by Leave a Comment

Follow Me on Pinterest

If you are new to the blog, have you heard about my newest series called Mixed Media Monday’s? A brand new video tutorial each Monday that you won’t want to miss.  It’s like creative java for the week – the creative boost – except no caffeine!

Seems that lately, birds, birdhouses and all things miniature are at the front of my inspiration list.  Maybe it’s because it’s Spring and the birds are singing and the flowers are blooming.

In this episode of Friendly Plastic, I share two techniques.  First I show you how to use a die template to create a clean crisp pattern in Friendly Plastic and second how to set Friendly Plastic into a bezel blank.  So many possibilities to create beautiful glass like effects and jewelry even if you are a beginner.  For more ideas and the printable project instructions, go to http://friendlyplastic.blogspot.com

 Stamped Friendly Plastic Pendant

By Linda Peterson

Amaco® Friendly Plastic® – Turquoise or other color of choice
Amaco® Rub-N-Buff® Gold Leaf
Amaco® Thin Brass Rods
Amaco ® Needle tool
Copic® Marker in color of choice or substitute alcohol ink
Chain
Toggle or clasp
Balled Headpins – Antique Bronze
Miscellaneous charms and beads of choice
Jump rings
Envirotex Light – 2 part epoxy
Jewelry Pliers
Hammer (optional)
Metal file (optional)
Heat tool or Griddle
Scissors
Straw
Non-stick mat
Cold water and container
Make up sponge
Rubbing alcohol
  • Note:  You can easily substitute a rubber stamp or texture plate for the die template design or create your own design with a needle tool. 
Variations:  Create a marbleized or mosaic pattern instead of stamping
Heat plastic till slightly melted on a non-stick mat
Place die/texture stamp texture side down over Friendly Plastic®,
Gently press down to ensure a good design.  Allow to cool completely and remove die/stamp
Apply a small amount of Rub-N-Buff to a sponge and daub onto design.  Thin with rubbing alcohol if needed
Apply Copic® marker to randomly to design concentrating on the cracks.  Smooth with a sponge moistened with rubbing alcohol
Reheat and press bezel into FriendlyPlastic face side down as if you were cutting out a cookie.  Allow to cool
Remove and trim edges if needed with scissors
Place into bezel and heat again to set in place
Create additional texture with needle tool or clay shaper and let cool
Mix resin according to manufacture’s direction and pour into bezel
Remove air bubbles by gently blowing through a straw.  Let cure for 24 hours
Attach charms to pendant where desired.
Optional:
To create the bail, cut off a piece of thin brass rod to desired size.  Hammer flat and smooth edges with a file
Wrap brass rod with several balled head pins. Use jewelry pliers to curl ends and file any sharp edges.
Attach pendant to rod with jump rings
Finish by attaching pendant to chain and add toggle/clasp.

Don’t miss out! Subscribe to my free project tutorials, videos and tips to help you in your creative home and business life!
Enter your email address:

Delivered by FeedBurner

Popular Posts