Goddess of Love Bolo

Created by: Rings & Things Staff

Suggested materials:
1 #36-060-02 36" plastic bolo cord, black
1 #36-714-1 16mm bolo slide disk, white
2 #88-105-02-0 9mm Vintaj® fold-over crimp ends, natural brass
4 #37-145-9 6mm round jump rings, gunmetal
1 pkg #55-000-14 Tim Holtz® idea-ology® adornments, antiqued metals
(use 1 heart and 1 set of wings)
1 pkg #55-000-13 Tim Holtz idea-ology locket keys, antiqued metals (use 1 key)
1 #82-500-08 EasyCast epoxy resin kit

Tools and supplies:
Resin mixing cups (#82-597), stir stick (#82-595), two-part epoxy (#60-230), Bead Fix™ adhesive (#60-242), flat-nose pliers (#69-275-31), chain-nose pliers (#69-275-03), craft moss (from craft store or florist),
goddess mold (available from:
https://www.amstamps.com/shoppingcart/agora.cgi?product=MOLDS_TORSOS)

TIPS:
* Create a resin goddess using a torso mold and craft moss to color the torso. Make sure the moss is free of any moisture.

* Use 2-part epoxy to adhere the wings and bolo slide to the back of the cured torso.

* Flatten the bolo cord ends so they will fit better in the crimp ends.

* Use Bead Fix adhesive to reinforce the crimp ends.

* For added security, use double jump rings to attach the charms.

See our printer friendly designer tip sheet and the following technique sheets:
Epoxy Resin Tip Sheet
Gluing Hints for Metal Findings
Basic Jewelry-Making Technique Sheet

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