When given a color like light yellow, red, or blue, the beauty of sterling silver can be enhanced greatly. Some lovely pieces of gold jewelry can be designed simply without any beads or gem stones.
You can add some beautiful colors simply by using a certain material if you know what it is.
You have to mix first the glue with a tick and the low-tech materials could be used in work. By using these materials you can get great results.
When you mix together resin and hardener you will end up with the finished product of epoxy. After you mixed it wait for few moments to make the clear plastic substance to be sturdy and glossy. Once it is hardened you will be able to sand, drill, or even glue it. It is similar to fifty polished coats and could make a mirror finish.
So just when do you add in the enhancing color? Read on to find out. With a variety of common materials like ordinary paint, Kool-Aid, Jello, or makeup powder you can add beautiful color. See just what happens when you let your imagination run free.
You can also create different layers of color. One method which you could try is to impress or even drip it into a copper or sterling sheet section. Another method that enhances creativity is dipping. Since Epoxy is a type of glue, be certain not to let the item touch anything else or it may get stuck in the process. You can hold it or hang it.
Epoxy can be bought in 2 parts from any hardware store as well. Also look for it in most hobby and craft shops. Two of the popular methods of distribution are bottles and syringes. You can also buy it in large quantities if you want more than this.
Make sure you understand the basic things you need to know about Epoxy before you try using it on your fine gold jewelry. The epoxy process goes quickly and is ready for use in time frames of 11 and 5 minutes. There is an array of choices for this but these two are the most common. Once you have mixed up the amount of material you think you will need, work with it in the specified time range because you cannot use the leftover product again. A good place to use the chemical is provided by a disposable paper plate or bowl, or a piece of scrap paper. Do not try eating it too.
What do you suppose the second material we will discuss will be? You may take a guess if you would like. To give you some hints, it comes in several colors, is made from a combination of liquid and solid, it can be mixed and molded, and it is an ordinary material.
If you guessed polymer clay, then you are correct. You will find this substance in the hobby store under such names as Friendly Clay or Sculpey, and it is made of polyvinyl chloride. Strangely enough, this product does not contain any clay.
You will find a number of fun and creative uses for polymer clay. Stick the little pieces of this clay on metal sheets, if you love to craft mosaics. You can also produce some truly unique pieces by using it to fill sterling tubing. And there is no end to the ways you can use liquid clays and powders in artistic designs and the creation of stunning jewelry.
Of course, before working with polymer clay, you need to know a few things about it. You may find polymer clays differ from each other as each manufacturer produces it a little differently from the others. Before you can begin to mold the clay, you must knead it with your hands. There are also some who uses their creative side and place it in a baggie and sit on it. Make sure that you will only use the clay with the thing that requires of it. Have it preserved.
When you are working with any of these materials, remember safety comes first. There are precautions to be taken including not to melt it, inhale it, or glue anything in a manner it shouldn't be glued. But you'll have a lot of fun as you let your imagination run free in designing and trying out different projects. With these great new ideas for fine gold jewelry designs, you will be thrilled with all the beautiful items you can produce.
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