Raise expectations with embossed jewelry
March 27th, 2006
Raise expectations with embossed jewelry
Indianapolis Star
By Kathy Cano Murillo
The Arizona Republic
Embossing is a technique often used in scrapbooking and other paper arts. Now it’s time to mix it up and use it in jewelry.
This project is perfect for beginners because by using small wood pieces you can play around with colors and images and use them for a variety of purposes. All items can be found at any craft or paper arts store.
Embossed jewelry
Supplies:
assorted small wood pieces
assorted dauber-type paper inks
embossing stamp pad
assorted rubber stamps
embossing powder
embossing tool
hand-held drill
necklace chain or cording
Directions:
Use the paper inks to color the wood pieces. Let dry.
Dot the embossing pad over the surface of the rubber stamp until generously covered. Press in desired place on the wood piece — be careful not to smear. Pour embossing powder over the wet surface and tap off excess as much as possible.
Heat with embossing tool until the powder dries to a shiny, raised look. Let cool.
Drill holes where desired in order to connect the pieces or attach the cording or chain.
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