Tom's Toy Gun - Bracelet

As seen in the Rings & Things 2009 Fall Supplement
Created by: Sondra Barrington

1 #46-301-20-0 20mm round bezel cup with two loops, raw brass
2 #44-940-26-AS 3-D TierraCast® six-shooter charms, antiqued silverplate
1 #37-136-9 5mm round jump ring, gunmetal
4 #37-167-9 8mm round jump rings, gunmetal
2 #37-123-9 3x4mm oval jump rings, gunmetal
5½ " #40-099-43-9 10mm rope -textured cable chain, gunmetal
1 #39-249-9 7x14mm lobster clasp, gunmetal
1 #82-500-08 8oz kit EasyCast epoxy
1 copyright-free image or family photo

Tools and supplies: round-nose pliers, cutters, chain-nose pliers, resin mixing set (#82-599), Castin'Craft resin spray (#82-530-5), antiquing solution such as Win-Ox™ (#86-343), adhesive such as Elmer's Glue-All®

TIPS:
* Reduce image to fit setting, and laminate before gluing into the bezel cup.

* For a deeper, more interesting finish, antique the bezel cup and charms. Apply the patina to the bezel cup before adding image and resin.

See our Epoxy Resin Tip Sheet for handy hints on working with epoxy resin, and our Basic Jewelry-making Technique Sheet for tips on working with jump rings.

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