Leap Frog Mixed Media Box

A free mixed media project featuring a paper covered gift box using wooden Ojime frog beads as a base for a wood handle from Rings & Things.

Created by: Toni Plastino

Suggested Materials:
1 each #63-207 Gift Box, Cardboard, J7
2 each #29-995-022 Bead, Ojime, Leap Frogs
2 each #44-154-9 Filigree, Round (Black Gunmetal)
1 pkg #55-000-02 idea-ology®, Corners (Antiqued Metals) (use 4 brass corners)
2 each #29-804-2 Bead, Bone, Saucer, 6mm (Antiqued)
2 each #28-000-005-211 Bead, Glass, Faceted Rondelle, 6mm (Red)
2 each #23-494-131 Bead, Glass, Firepolish, Faceted Rotund Rondelle, 4mm (Tan)
2 each #37-099-15-3 Head Pin, 1.5", Standard, Ball End (Silver Plated)

Tools and Supplies:
#60-242 Adhesive, Bead Fix™
#65-801 Tool, Awl, Metal
#60-265 adhesive E-6000
Decorative paper from art supplier or oriental grocery store
Scissors
Glue stick adhesive
Paint brush
Bamboo stick

Designer Tips:

Cover gift box with decorative paper and use a glue stick to secure.
Use E-6000 adhesive to secure the metal corners, filigrees and wooden frog beads to the box top.
Poke holes in bamboo stick with a metal awl.
Coat the stick with Bead Fix to give it additional strength.
Dab the entire length of the head pins with adhesive and add components in order shown. Thread through holes in the stick and frog beads.

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

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