Days Gone By - Necklace

A free necklace project featuring EasyCast Epoxy resin and Amate Studios™ Designer's Collection™ bezel from Rings & Things.

Created by: Rita Hutchinson

Suggested Materials:
1 each #46-811-432-3 Bezel, Round, 1 Loop, 43mm (Silver Plated)
1 each #44-473-1 Charm, Heart, Floating, 9x11mm (White)
1 each #20-002-3227 Seed Bead Cocktails™ from TOHO (Wonderful)
1 each #61-043-16-12 Pendant Cord, Cloth, 16-18", 3mm (Medium Brown)
1 each #82-500-08 8oz EasyCast Epoxy Kit
1 each Copyright-free image or family photo (cut to size)

Tools and Supplies:
#82-597 Mixing Cup, 1oz
#82-595 Stir Stick
#60-250 Adhesive, GS Hypo Cement

Available at your local craft store:
Mod Podge®
Cheap Paint Brush
Scissors or circle-shape craft punch

Designer Tips:

Cut your image to size with scissors, craft punch or circle template (#69-265-01).
Use Mod Podge to seal the image on both sides to prevent the image from bleeding.
Using small beads or chain on the inside edge of the bezel will help hide imperfect edges on your image.
To prevent them from floating, use Hypo cement to attach the heart and beads to the image before adding the resin.
Use a pen or knitting needle to stretch the loop on the pendant cord if needed.
The Brilliant! polishing cloth (#63-537) will do a great job of removing fingerprints from the shiny silver plated bezel.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Epoxy Resin Tip Sheet
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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