tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post8825675022273104844..comments2024-03-27T18:20:35.784-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: Easy No-Resin Real Flower and Leaf Jewelry TutorialThe Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-40438240799622345042024-01-05T14:03:25.405-05:002024-01-05T14:03:25.405-05:00I haven't tried this myself but there is a uv ...I haven't tried this myself but there is a uv spray protectant just for floral stuff : https://amzn.to/4aOo2a2. Or if you cannot find it, try and look for Krylon's uv resistant spray coating which is typically used for art work. Good luck!<br />The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-14309613063497384732024-01-05T09:33:02.716-05:002024-01-05T09:33:02.716-05:00I love this article so much! Thank you for providi...I love this article so much! Thank you for providing an alternative to resin. Your method works very well - I've had a lot of luck with it! Do you know of any new products to protect flowers & prevent them from fadiing? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-57792420615139197842022-06-20T11:53:29.888-04:002022-06-20T11:53:29.888-04:00That will depend on how much exposure to sunlight ...That will depend on how much exposure to sunlight the pendants get. All dried flowers will slowly fade with time. So best to store in a dark place when not wearing. The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-80245055462405567972022-06-20T11:46:38.072-04:002022-06-20T11:46:38.072-04:00Hello,
I loved your process. Can you tell me how...Hello, <br /><br />I loved your process. Can you tell me how long does the flower survive inside the locket. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-83794487923013626012017-05-23T20:39:35.393-04:002017-05-23T20:39:35.393-04:00That is what the blue tack is for - a temporary ho...That is what the blue tack is for - a temporary hold while I spray them. <br /><br />Have fun with this technique!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-66778992859252699802017-05-23T12:15:53.573-04:002017-05-23T12:15:53.573-04:00I like seeing an alternative to resin - especially...I like seeing an alternative to resin - especially in this clime with a huge studio - arghhh!<br /><br />I'm wondering Pearl - do the tiles actually slide around when you spray them if you don't use something sticky to hold them down? (asking for a friend) ;0) <br /><br />I can see some lovely pendants and earrings coming out of this....aimshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685252628734838159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-84122975970970440962017-05-22T11:54:39.572-04:002017-05-22T11:54:39.572-04:00How odd that resin should fail. Perhaps it was to...How odd that resin should fail. Perhaps it was too cold? You do need a minimum ambient temperature for the resin to cure. Have fun whichever method you use!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-56673438651946786142017-05-22T11:53:31.817-04:002017-05-22T11:53:31.817-04:00I haven't tried the Johnny jump ups yet! I...I haven't tried the Johnny jump ups yet! I'll bet they look really good pressed rather than their natural floppy selves!!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-29935592730453489982017-05-22T10:09:55.223-04:002017-05-22T10:09:55.223-04:00Sounds fantastic and doable - I am not on good ter...Sounds fantastic and doable - I am not on good terms with resin, it failed me twice at jewelry courses with no possible explanation! So, before I try it again, I will have to think about this option!bairozanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15480725582668681075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-64496240355431688832017-05-22T08:56:49.162-04:002017-05-22T08:56:49.162-04:00I just noticed some Johnny Jump Ups on the side wh...I just noticed some Johnny Jump Ups on the side when I was mowing that would be perfect for this! Today might be the day to try this - bezels and glass covers, check - lee valley microwave dryer, check - modpodge and papers, check! Time to party! :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15463624257199000277noreply@blogger.com