Do-It-Yourself Unique Clay and Rhinestone BraceletHaving a piece of jewelry that can take you from casual to elegant is a great accessory. This easy-to-make clay and rhinestone bracelet can do just that. For this project, I used:
 Begin by rolling out sculpey clay to 1/4 of an inch thickness. Using the exacto (or plastic) knife cut clay into 7 squares about 1 inch by 1 inch. Using the poker tool or toothpick, poke holes in each corner 1/8 – 1/4 of an inch from the end in 5 of the squares. In the other 2 squares, poke 2 holes in each corner and 1 hole into the middle of the opposite side. Place on a sheet of white paper and bake in a 275 degree preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.  When cool, connect the square pieces together with the 12mm jump rings leaving the squares with 3 holes for the ends. Attach a 12mm jump ring to each of the squares on the ends. On one end attach the 4mm jump ring to the 12mm jump ring and on this end attach the bar. On the other end, attach the ring. Place a drop of glue about the size of the rhinestone on one of the squares and using the wax tipped tool or tweezers place the rhinestone in the glue and gently press down. Continue gluing rhinestones randomly on the black squares. Allow to dry flat for 24 hours.  Fabulous with any outfit, your friends will be asking you about this bracelet.
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Make a St. Patrick Shamrock Clay and Rhinestone PinSt. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but on St. Patrick’s Day, everyone is Irish. So, cook up some corned beef and cabbage with Irish soda bread. Celebrate the luck of the Irish with this emerald shamrock rhinestone pin. For this project, I used:
 Roll out the green Sculpey clay to 1/4 of an inch thickness. Cut out shamrock shape using the template and an plastic knife. Place on a cookie sheet that has been lined with white paper. Bake in a preheated 275 degree oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.  Once cool, place a drop of Gem Tac about the size of the rhinestone on the front of the shamrock. Using the wax tipped tool, pick up a rhinestone and place it in the drop of glue. Gently press down allowing the glue to cover the edges of the rhinestone. Continue placing glue drops and rhinestones until the shamrock is covered. Allow to dry for 24 hours. When the glue is completely dry, turn the shamrock over and using Gem Tac, glue the pin in place. Again, allow to dry for 24 hours.  A beautiful, glittering symbol of the Irish to help you celebrate! Moreover, if you liked this tutorial, discover our pumpkin, Christmas tree, snowflake, and heart pin how-to guides.
And for all your bedazzling needs, browse the inventory of crystal flatback gems at Rhinestones Etc.  More Than a Little Black Dress- DIY Rhinestones On A DressMy college daughter needed a dress for a solo in an upcoming concert. We headed over to Goodwill, where we found an elegant but plain black velvet floor-length gown (with the tags still on!) for $5. Of course, we would make it sparkle by adding rhinestones on the dress. After discussing several design ideas, we decided on a scatter pattern, accentuating the keyhole in the bodice. Gather Your Bedazzling SuppliesFor this project I used:
You can choose different bedazzling jewels: plastic, glass, or crystal with varying numbers of facets and price points. Although you don’t have to buy the most expensive brand, crystal gems offer the greatest amount of sparkle. Generally, I prefer Gem-Tac for gluing rhinestones to fabric due to its ease of use. However, you can pick several others:
And while you can use a tweezer to pick up flatback gem, a wax tipped tool makes the job much easier. Instructions for Adding Rhinestones on a DressBegin by washing the dress to remove any chemical finish. When dry, lay the dress as flat as possible on your workspace. You can pre-lay the bedazzling jewels on the dress to help to determine the crystal pattern. I began with outlining the keyhole and worked out from there.  Place a drop of glue on the dress about the same size as the flatback gem. Using your wax tipped tool, pick up a jewel and place it in the center of the glue drop, gently pressing down. The glue should seep out a little, covering the bottom sides of the rhinestone. Continue gluing in this manner until your pattern is complete. Allow to dry flat for 24 hours.  From plain to spectacular, you too can change any dress into a sparkling extravaganza!
Moreover, when looking for quality crystal bedazzling gems at competitive prices, choose Rhinestones Etc. We offer superfast processing times, so you get your bling supplies to you quickly. Our extensive inventory offers virtually every shade of color. Browse our collection of jewels to find the best rhinestones for your project. |
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