I have a collection of odd shaped but dull looking sea glass pieces which so need some more "oomph" other than wire wrapping. So when I came across Jenny Rohrs of Craft Test Dummies' easy way to make faux dichroic glass jewelry using sea glass, I was intrigued! Her way does not require a kiln or fancy glass bits.
She chose flat sea glass pieces. Other than that, the clever use of dimensional glaze and a variety of recycled cellophane wrap is all you need.
Tumbled shards of glass will also work if you don't have any sea glass.
You can either wire wrap or if wire work is not a forte, use a glue on bail. I am not sure if drilling a hole after all that work is a good thing, The glaze layers and cellphone wrap might come apart.
Before You Go:
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
She chose flat sea glass pieces. Other than that, the clever use of dimensional glaze and a variety of recycled cellophane wrap is all you need.
Tumbled shards of glass will also work if you don't have any sea glass.
You can either wire wrap or if wire work is not a forte, use a glue on bail. I am not sure if drilling a hole after all that work is a good thing, The glaze layers and cellphone wrap might come apart.
Before You Go:
- How to Make a Faux Dichroic Pendant Tutorial (shrink plastic and alcohol inks)
- How to Make Fused or Dichroic Glass Pendants
- A Look at Microwave Kilns for Jewelry Making
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips
Wow, could have fooled me. It looks like the real thing.
ReplyDeleteIt really is something, isn't it?
DeleteI found Craft Test Dummies last year. I tried this technique and the results are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThat is really good to know that it is as good in real life as it is in a photography!
DeleteI couldn't watch this yesterday without 'having' to sign up. But today - and through here - I could!
ReplyDeleteFantastic ideas! I'm thinking I have a whole bag of tumbled glass I brought back from New Zealand. What fun I could have doing this! I'm even seeing shapes in my imagination...Such Fun!
Wow! Much travelled sea glass!!
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