Ladies Man - Tie Tacks

A free tie tack project featuring personalized images set in round bezel cups and covered with EasyCast epoxy resin from Rings & Things.

As seen in the Rings & Things Wholesale Catalog 2011-12
Created by: Tiffany White

Suggested Materials:
2 #38-748-2 8mm tie tacks with 4mm pad, yellow (not shown)
2 #38-878-4 Pinch type clutches for tie tack, gold plate (not shown)
1 #46-302-09-0 18mm round bezel cup, raw brass
1 #46-302-07-0 12mm round bezel cup, raw brass
1 #82-500-08 8oz EasyCast epoxy resin kit
2 Copyright free images (cut to size)

Tools and supplies:
scissors
EcoGlue™ adhesive (#60-288) or Mod Podge®
paintbrush
resin mixing set (#82-599)
E-6000® adhesive (#60-265)

TIPS:
* Use the bezel cups as a template to trace around the selected images.
* Seal the front and back of the images with EcoGlue or Mod Podge to prevent the images from bleeding.
* To prevent the images from floating, glue them to the bottom of the bezel cups. Allow the glue to dry thoroughly prior to adding the resin.
* Once the resin has cured, secure tie tacks to the back with adhesive.

See our printer-friendly designer tip sheet.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
* Epoxy Resin Tip Sheet
* Gluing Hints for Metal Findings

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