Grace Necklace
Kristen Robinson
Materials
Open Back Bezel – Rectangle in Shape
Packing Tape
ICE Resin®
Measuring Cup
Craft Stick
Silicone or Nonstick Craft Sheet
Dried Herb or Flower
Crème Paper or Vintage Ledger Paper
Printed Word or Phrase (American Typewriter 11ft)
Adhesive
22 Gauge Antique Gold Wire
8 Pale Green Pearls
8 Vintage Clear Crystals
Antique Gold Chain
Darkening Solution
Tools
Bone Folder
Silicone Sheet or Nonstick Craft Sheet
Round Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters
Flat Nose Pliers
Awl
Hammer
Scrap of Wood
Scissors
Instructions
1. Cut a 6 inch piece of packing tape and adhere to the back side of the bezel, fold each end up and over as this will allow for a place to hold the tape
2. Using a bone folder burnish all edges of the tape
3. Per package instructions measure resin into cup, using a craft stick mix approximately ¼ ounce of resin for two minutes doing so in a folding motion
4. Place the bezel onto a silicone or nonstick craft sheet. Pour the resin into bezel – doing so in slow motion making sure the entire opening is full. Allow to dry for 6 hours
5. Print desired image or word onto crème paper of vintage ledger paper
6. Place a small drop of adhesive onto the back of the sprig of dried herb or flower. Place the flower in the center of the resin.
7. Add a small drop of adhesive onto both ends of the printed word and place over the stem of the flower
8. Mix an additional batch of resin and place a small amount onto the top of the flower and word making sure the resin moves to all corners.
9. Once the resin has dried remove the packing tape. If needed place the bezel onto a piece of scrap word and create one hole on either side at the top of the bezel using a hammer and awl.
10. Create a chain in this manner - using 22 gauge wire one wrapped loop link, onto link place one crystal, create a second loop and close. Create a second wrapped loop link placing a pale green pearl onto the wire. Create a second loop wrap and close. Repeat this action until you have used half of the pearls and beads making sure to place the last loop through one of the holes you created at the top of the bezel prior to closing.
11. As you did in step 10 create a second strand and attach to the remaining side of the bezel.
12. To the end of each of the chains attach the appropriate length of antique gold chain. Attach a clasp at the end of the gold chain.
Tips
- Dried Petals are a great substitute in for the herb or dried flower
- If any residue remains on the back of the resin or bezel use a baby wipe to remove
- If needed add darkening solution to any of the elements to add an antique finish |
