tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post8127765142309309827..comments2024-03-27T18:20:35.784-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: Advantages of Wood Jewelry and Its Growing PopularityThe Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-47706455582791646142020-12-25T15:59:19.013-05:002020-12-25T15:59:19.013-05:00That is a super idea - didn't think of actual ...That is a super idea - didn't think of actual spray stencils. Thanks, Gloria!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-22514197246431970022020-12-25T13:55:08.712-05:002020-12-25T13:55:08.712-05:00Great article with interesting information about y...Great article with interesting information about your wood cut pieces. I'd like to offer another use for your portions of your leftover boards. They would make nice stencils for airbrushing painting!domestic divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15324117875413405647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-46479911259973222892020-12-18T11:36:19.149-05:002020-12-18T11:36:19.149-05:00Yes, indeed! Winter is the ideal time to work on n...Yes, indeed! Winter is the ideal time to work on new projects.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-66008453198151001502020-12-18T11:33:13.565-05:002020-12-18T11:33:13.565-05:00Yes, resin might well be the solution to make smal...Yes, resin might well be the solution to make small gifts from little scraps of memorabilia!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-2671927361875235582020-12-18T09:48:59.129-05:002020-12-18T09:48:59.129-05:00recently i made coasters as a gift for my Navy son...recently i made coasters as a gift for my Navy son, each representing a place he's been stationed. I had collected shells and even sand from each place to embed. One thing I didn't collect was pieces of driftwood. some of your scraps remind me of wood found on a beach, perhaps at a fire pit. <br />My first thought was to embed the scraps in resin, somehow. as for the leftovers after cutting, a 4" square with the empty space filled with resin of different colors could also make a coaster, or a sun catcher. <br />I love to find uses for "junk"! <br />Cally Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09366963007308222825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-28533679273402669502020-12-18T08:47:24.541-05:002020-12-18T08:47:24.541-05:00Thanks Pearl, yes that makes sense. I'm trying...Thanks Pearl, yes that makes sense. I'm trying to cut back on my different techniques to be more intentional and not all over the map. That said, I love the things that can be done with resin. The winter planning, trying new things time is upon us! BevBev Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194892302737435401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-21873733340069760622020-12-17T20:32:57.432-05:002020-12-17T20:32:57.432-05:00It could be because you are using regular packing ...It could be because you are using regular packing tape? I find heavy duty packing tape to be better. Stick the metal frame on the tape. Then apply a little resin around the inner edge and let that cure. I once featured a video tutorial where the artisan did exactly that. This first go around with resin will ensure the next pour will be perfect. <br /><br />Using resin with wood is a little trickier than using a metal frame. I recommend an extra step. Use a bit of resin as extra glue on the underside of the wood frame as you put the piece onto the tape. Cure, then do the go around with more resin and cure. The final step is the main resin pour. You have to accept that the resin will get to the back of the wood. The extra step prevent resin from going beyond the edge of the frame.<br /><br />The extra go around with resin seals the frames. If you omit this step, the weight of the final resin pour will push the resin beyond the frame. <br /><br />I hope that makes sense? I will try to remember to do a proper tutorial on this in the future!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-43760747655170273272020-12-17T15:19:21.655-05:002020-12-17T15:19:21.655-05:00I'm particularly intrigued with the idea of us...I'm particularly intrigued with the idea of using the wood pieces with resin. I tried some pieces using wire as the "mold" but was dissatisfied with the results. The wire was not firm and came apart. Any tips?Bev Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194892302737435401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-49728454285471783222020-12-17T14:49:20.903-05:002020-12-17T14:49:20.903-05:00I think the possibilities are endless!I think the possibilities are endless!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-34502563769401808422020-12-17T09:48:45.171-05:002020-12-17T09:48:45.171-05:00There are many many designs that can be made with ...There are many many designs that can be made with the laser cut wood pieces that are very different and unusual. Keep thinking of uses in my line. Thanks for showing all the variety PearlBev Carlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06194892302737435401noreply@blogger.com