ClinkIts 101
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What are Clink-its!?:
Clink-its! are flat, frosty, colored and embossable glass pieces. You can get
them by going to http://www.aliciag.com/
Supplies:
Clink-its!
Embossing Powder - Gold, Silver or Copper
Wire, Pin backs, satin or leather cord
Wire Cutters
Chain Nose, Round Nose Pliers
Two part clear epoxy
Optional Supplies:
Beads
Instructions:
- Take your
Clink-Its!, etched glass pieces or sea glass. Wipe
the glass with alcohol and let dry. Stamp image on
glass with clear embossing ink or pigment ink. (You can
also use an embossing marker to draw designs)
- Sprinkle
on detail gold embossing powder (or color of your choice),
and shake off excess.
- Heat with
gun until powder is melted. Let cool.
- Brush on
a light coating of Future Floor Wax over embossing.
Repeat 3 times, letting each coat dry in between. (Diamond
glaze or other acrylic sealer can be used.)
- This can
be added to cards, or other artwork. It can also be
made into jewelry.
- To make a
pin, use two-part epoxy and glue a pin back on. Do this
in a well ventilated area. Let Epoxy harden as per the
directions on the package.
- To make a
pendant, make a coil out of wire (18 or 20 gauge).
At the top of the coil, make a loop.
- Use two
part epoxy and glue coil on the back of the glass and let
the epoxy cure as per the instructions on the package.
Do this in a well ventilated area. Let Epoxy harden as
per the directions on the package. It is now a pendant.
Smaller glass pieces can be used in the same way as
earrings.
©Alicia Gandhi - 2001, 2007
Visit Alicia G's Site to see all the
available ClinkIts!
http://www.aliciag.com/
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