Blue Rabbit - Belt Buckle

A free belt buckle design project featuring a super jumbo bottle cap and belt buckle blank from Rings & Things.

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Suggested Materials:
1 each #55-075-75-43 Bottle Cap, 75mm (Chrome)
1 each #30-682-30-AS Buckle Blank, Rectangle, 1" Loop (Antiqued Silver Plated)

Tools and Supplies:
Clear Packing Tape
Image cut from Scrapbooking Paper
Scissors
Eco Glue™ adhesive (#60-288)
E-6000® adhesive (#60-260)

Designer Tips:
* Drop in Alcohol ink base color and swirl around cap. Let Dry. Add accent color, swirl again and allow to dry thoroughly.

* Cover image front and back with clear packing tape for protection.

* Adhere image to cap with Eco Glue.

* Adhere buckle to cap with E-6000.

* Make mark on back of cap with felt pen to identify "top" for correct positioning of buckle.

* For additional details about techniques used in this design, see the following:
Gluing Hints for Metal Findings

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