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1. CHOOSE A FLAT IMAGE DESIGN SUCH AS PRESSED FLORALS, PHOTOS, MONOGRAMS, BUSINESS CARDS. |
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2. SLICE OR TRIM YOUR DESIGN USING A PAPER SLICER. |
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3. USING A HEAVIER WEIGHT PAPER SUCH AS THIN CARD STOCK, TRACE THE INSIDE RIM OF THE PAPERWEIGHT TO MAKE A TEMPLATE. TRIM THE DESIGN TO THE TEMPLATE SHAPE. |
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4. ADHERE YOUR DESIGN TO THE NEW TEMPLATE TO HOLD IN PLACE INSIDE THE PAPERWEIGHT. |
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5. REMOVE FINGER PRINTS WITH A SOFT NON-SCRATCH CLOTH, THEN PLACE YOUR DESIGN INSIDE PAPERWEIGHT. |
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6. REMOVE BACKING FROM ADHESIVE SOFT FINISHING PAD (INCLUDED WITH PAPERWEIGHTS PURCHASED WITH FINISHING KITS). |
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7. REMOVE PEEL 'N STICK BACKING FROM FINISHING PAD (IF PURCHASED) ADHERE TO BOTTOM OF PAPERWEIGHT. NOTE FOR A PERFECT SHAPE PAPERWEIGHTS WITH FINISHING KITS. CIRCLE OR DOME COME WITH CORK FINISHING PAD RECTANGLE AND OVAL COME WITH A FELT FINISHING PAD. |
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8. (FINISHED VIEW OF PAPERWEIGHT BOTTOM) NEW! THE DOMES, ROUND RECESSED AND ROUND FLAT PAPERWEIGHTS ARE AVAILABLE WITH A CORK PEEL N' STICK PAD.
THE CORK PADS ARE NOT RE-POSITIONAL, THEY ARE A ONE TIME APPLICATION, THE ADHESIVE IS VERY STICKY AND WILL BREAK APART WHEN TRYING TO PULL IT BACK UP OFF AN OBJECT SUCH AS YOUR PAPERWEIGHT.
TIP: WHEN APPLYING PEEL 'N STICK PADS, LAY THE STICKY SIDE UP ON THE TABLE AND PLACE THE PAPERWEIGHT OVER THE TOP OF IT, APPLY PRESSURE TO ADHERE.
TIP: YOU MAY MAKE YOUR OWN FINISHING PAD WITH PEEL 'N STICK FELT OR CORK AT YOUR CRAFT STORE. MATERIAL LIKE THIN CORK MAY BE FOUND AT CRAFT OR FABRIC STORES. USE A GLASS/MATERIAL GLUE SUCH AS QUICK GRAB OR E6000 TO ADHERE TO THE BOTTOM.
ECONOMY OVAL AND RECTANGLE COME WITH FELT PEEL N' STICK FINISHING PAD.
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9. FINISH WITH A DRAWSTRING GIFT POUCHES ACTS AS A GIFT BAG AND HELPS PREVENTS SCRATCHING.
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AS FEATURED IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAGAZINE MONOGRAM PROJECT "IT'S WORTH THE WEIGHT"
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MONOGRAM LETTERS COMING TO AFFORDABLE PAPERWEIGHTS SOON OR AT YOUR LOCAL CRAFT STORE |
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BEADED DOMES AND ROUND RECESS PAPERWEIGHTS WILL ALSO WORK FOR THE MONOGRAM PROJECT.
BEADED DOMES ACT LIKE A MAGNIFIER, SO LETTERS NEED TO BE SLIGHTLY SMALLER. |
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THE VALENTINE IMAGE IS IN THE SAME ROUND PAPERWEIGHT AS THE MONOGRAM FEATURE, THE IMAGE WAS TAKEN FROM CLIP ART IN PRINTMASTER PLATNIUM PROGRAM, MY FAVORITE PROGRAM FOR DESIGNING NOTE CARDS, BOOKMARKS, PAPERWEIGHTS, COASTERS AND MORE! YOU CAN GET IT ONLINE OR AT MAJOR SOFTWARE STORES. |
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COASTERS: SIMPLY TRACE YOUR IMAGE OR APPLY ITEMS LIKE DRIED FLOWERS AND CUT TO THE SHAPE OF THE PEEL 'N STICK INSERT, (INCLUDED) TO SIZE, REMOVE BACKING, INSERT INSIDE THE COASTER AND APPLY THE SOFT FINISHING PAD. A GREAT MULTI-PURPOSE GIFT, SQUARE AND ROUND SHAPES HOLD YOUR COFFEE CUP AND MEMORIES AT YOUR DESK! |
GLASS MAGNET TIPS: MAKE INSPIRATIONAL BUBBLE MAGNET CRAFT KITS:
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1. REMOVE THE STICKER BACKING ON THE ROUND MAGNET AND ADHERE YOUR PRINTED DESIGN TO THE STICKY SIDE OF THE MAGNET |
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2. USING A CLEAR GLUE SUCH AS MODGE PODGE (NOT INCLUDED, SO IT WILL NOT RUN THE INK), COAT THE FRONT OF THE PRINTED PAPER CIRCLE WITH A THIN LAYER OF GLUE.
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3. PLACE THE CLEAR BUBBLE ON TOP OF THE PRINTED CIRCLE. |
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4. ALLOW TIME FOR YOUR CRAFT TO DRY. |
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1. FOR HAND PAINTING DESIGNS USE GLASS PAINT OR PAINT PENS |
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2. USE PAINT PENS TO DESIGN YOUR IMAGE
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3. ADD A BACKGROUND AND SEAL YOUR DESIGN WITH A CLEAR SEALANT LIKE MODGE POD (NOT INCLUDED). THE STICKY MAGNET WILL PULL YOUR DESIGN OFF IF YOU DO NOT SEAL IT. |
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4. ALLOW TIME FOR YOUR CRAFT TO DRY, APPLY THE MAGNET TO THE BACK SIDE. THIS PROJECT IS ALSO GREAT FOR ALPHABET OR MONOGRAM MAGNETS. |
PRODUCT DETAILS: Giant Glass Gems With Flat Backside (12 Pk.)
Measuring 1-3/8" wide diameter
Gems are imperfect with tiny flaws or bubbles naturally inherent in the glass, sizes may vary.
Glass only, kits or magnets sold seperately.
Choking Hazard for small children, keep out of reach.
Design Tips:
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1. You will need some large glass giant gems, round magnet backs, modge podge decoupage glue, small foam brush, hot glue or E600 glue and some tiny photos. |
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2. Cut your photos the same size as the magnet. |
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3. Brush some mod podge over the photo with a foam brush. Place the gem onto the image (flat side down) wipe away any extra glue on the side. When it is dry hot glue (or use E600 glue) the magnet to the flat side.
Sold at craft stores and Walmart. |
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4. Add monograms to the front of the magnet use hot glue or E600 glue. (See stickers to order) |
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5. Apply a patch of fabric by dabbing a "fabric glue to glass" glue on the back side of the fabric so the fabric becomes stiff and dries clear, adhere a magnet with E6000. |
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6. Apply a iron on fabrics with a "fabric glue to glass" glue that dries clear on the front and back side of the iron let it dries clear, adhere a magnet with E6000. |
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7. Apply circle magnets to your glass gem. |
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Formulated to create a permanent bond between slick surfaces like glass and plastic, this quick-setting, high-performance adhesive is great for jewelry, metal and shell crafting. Recommended for: Glass, beads, mirrors, ceramics, hard plastics, jewelry. Not intended for fabric.. |
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1. Apply drops of nail polish to the inside of the glass paperweight, polishes with metallics in them add luster. |
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2. Apply drops of nail polish to the inside of the glass paperweight and pull designs like starbursts with a bamboo skewer. |
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3. Apply drops of nail polish to the inside of the glass paperweight and pull designs like starbursts with a bamboo skewer. |
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4. Glass paperweights and Acrylic Coasters can be used for this project. |
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5. These are the giant glass gems, with drops on the front in first photo, drops on the back on the other photos. Attach a jumpring with strong adhesive for glass and add a necklace!
Seal the backside with clear nail acrylic polish, add a soft pad or leave clear as shown.
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6. Notice the flaws in the glass add textures.
Wear with care. These are two colors of blue blended together. |
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7. I found these sterling silver backings at Craft Warehouse and glued the stone inside. |
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8. Glue on a backing and a jumpring and add to metal bookmarks found a my other website:
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