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Aug

Today On Paperstreet: Making Photo Charm Pendants

Posted by: Charlotte Self in Collage Sheets, Design, Mixed Media, Paper Crafts, Photo Charm Jewelry, Store News, Tutorials, art supplies, charlotte self, techniques

oday on PaperStreet we’re sharing a tutorial for making Glass Photo Charm Pendants, from our friend Chelle Lee, aka Mystic Moons. Chelle is a yoga instructor, jewelry designer and jewelry maker, and an amazing person to speak with about all things metaphysical. She makes and sells Inspired Unique Handmade Jewelry. Chelle says, “The inspiration for my jewelry comes from the things in life that inspire and interest me.” Her jewelry designs are a lovely expression of her mystic spirituality.

I’ve been adding pendant images to our digital collage sheets collection. I’ve still not made a real dent in the collection though, there are so many more to list! If you don’t see what you need here you can always check out our PaperStreet Etsy shop or our PaperStreet Artfire shop.

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I love making these little works of altered art for photo charm jewelry, and I love the challenge when I’m asked to come up with new images. I also love to see what our customers do with our images.

Chelle, or Mystic, as I like to call her, makes beautiful glass pendants from some of our images. .Here are three pendants she made from our Wiccan Charms collection.

Black Cat Glass Pendant

She’s also given us an easy to follow glass pendant tutorial.

Glass Pendant Tutorial
By Chelle Lee ~ Mystic Moons Shop

Materials needed: Judi Kins Diamond Glaze, E6000 Glue, Judi Kins MicroGlaze, 1×1 Glass Tile, 1×1 Image, piece of paper backing, medium silver bail and scissors.

**You can find everything you need to make beautiful glass pendants, photo magnets and many other fun crafts at thosesweetsensations on Artfire** She even has a Complete Crystal Clear Glass Pendant kit.

Materials Needed

Step 1: Apply a VERY small amount of Microglaze to the image. This keeps the ink in place and prevents smudging. Wipe of any excess with a clean cloth.

apply microglaze

Step 2: Apply Judi Kins Diamond Glaze to the textured side of the glass tile. Once the tile is covered flip it over and place it on the image and press down firmly. Don’t worry about the glaze coming out of the edges.

apply diamond glaze

Let the tile sit and dry

Let the tile dry

Step 3: Cut the excess paper away from the glass tile and clean any glue stuck to the sides off. It comes off pretty easy.

Cut off excess paper

Step 4: Flip the tile over and apply a thin layer of Judi Kins Diamond Glaze to the back of the tile. Have your backing ready (placed upside down)

apply thin layer of diamond glaze to back

Step 5: Once you have the tile covered, flip it over and place it on the backing and allow this to dry. Again, don’t worry about the glaze coming out the sides.

apply backing

Step 6: Once this is dry (about 15-20 minutes) you can cut away the backing to the size of the tile. Cut tight to the glass and make nice clean cuts.

trim backing paper

Step 7: Turn the tile over so the backing is facing up. Get your bail and glue ready

prepare to glue the bail in place

Step 8: Put a small dab of E6000 on the inside of the silver bail and glue it onto the backing at the top of the pendant. Let that dry. At this point I usually allow the pieces to dry over night.

glue the bail in place

This is the finished product. Hang them from leather or a chain and enjoy!! Although they are very study they are not waterproof. To keep them looking lovely do not shower, bath or swim with your pendant on.

the finished product

Many thanks to Chelle for sharing her technique and her time with us. Be sure to visit her Mystic Moons Shop website and her Mystic Moons Shop on Artfire.

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Tags: Altered Art, charms, Circles, collage sheet, designs, digital collage sheet, glass, handmade, inspiration, jewelry, paperstreet, PaperStreetSupplies, Pendant, pendants, spirit, Squares, tutorial

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Nov

Barack Obama: 44th President of the United States

Posted by: Kenneth Rougeau in Art, Websites, blog, etsy, life

“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
- Barack Obama

Art Spread!
(the great taste of butter with half the calories)

Rather than show off one amazing Etsy artist,
we’re going to celebrate Barack Obama’s Presidential victory
by showing off some great Obama stuff you can find on Etsy

Barack Obama Portrait
by Wood Jungle

Victory History Obama
pinback button by Mind’s Eye Cards

( ^– I just ordered one of these! –^ )

Yes We Did
Obama button by Graffiti2

Brown & Pink HOPE Shirt
by Outside Of The Box

President Obama Button
by Mind’s Eye Cards

Our 44th President:
Barack Obama
pendant & earrings
by Shoestring Gallery

Congratulations Mr. President!!
We’re behind you all the way!

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Sep

Catch of the Day! Volume III, Issue 8

Posted by: Kenneth Rougeau in Art, Artists, Books, Catch of the Day, Collage Sheets, Tutorials, Websites

Catch of the Day! Volume III, Issue 8
September 8th, 2008 (Free/Web Edition)

Hello!
Here is the latest free/web edition* of PaperStreet’s Catch of the Day newsletter. We hope you enjoy it!! Your feedback & suggestions are always welcome, so feel free to email us: support@paperstreetsupplies.com
Thanks for your support,
- Ken, Charlotte & Dylan

Food For Thought
“It is the function of art to renew our perception. What we are familiar with we cease to see. The writer shakes up the familiar scene, and, as if by magic, we see a new meaning in it.”
- Anais Nin

Catch of the Day
digital collage sheet
Volume III, Issue 8

Our latest Catch of the Day digital collage sheet is packed
with a fresh selection of handpicked stock images
you can use in your artwork!
Sheets are available
as your choice of high resolution JPEG or PDF file.
You’ll find the latest issue at
http://paperstreet.etsy.com

Join our Premium Subscription Service
& Receive One Every Day!
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Appetizers
George Grosz:
Eclipse of the Sun

George Grosz was a German American expressionist painter and illustrator. Grosz never belonged to any political party or group, although he did work for the Spartacists & was also briefly a member of the Dada movement. An uncompromising opponent of militarism and National Socialism, Grosz was one of the first German artists to openly attack Adolf Hitler. Grosz called himself a profound pessimist with little faith in the future or in most people yet he relentlessly criticized the Weimar Republic for its shortcomings and its lack of sufficient reform.

To see more, visit:
George Grosz

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Feed Your Head:
In This House

In This House:
A Collection of Altered Art Imagery
& Collage Techniques

In This House showcases a collaborative art project that explores innovative altered art and collage techniques by top mixed media artists. Using the theme of “home,” each artist designed five altered art rooms to complete an individual house’ that closes like a book or can stand accordion style. Each house is a part of a larger whole; a neighborhood of twelve unique and fascinating art-full houses, varying in execution, theme, and style, yet united as part of the larger neighborhood. Each “house” is a unique interpretation on the theme, reflecting the artist’s style and incorporating the mixed media techniques for which each artist is most well known. The back of the book includes a blank “house” template and a clip-art gallery of home-themed imagery that readers can alter and use in their own collage work.

Read In This House!
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How To…
create quick & easy collages in Photoshop!

Todays tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop to quickly create amazing collages with ease! You’ll be amazed at the flexibility it affords you as an artist!

Read Photoshop: Quick & Easy Collages

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Art Spread
the great taste of butter with half the calories!

Definition of a Boy
mixed media collage on canvas
by Jan Coffey

We found Jan’s work last night while we were poking around on Etsy. It looks like she’s just getting setup, but we love the work she’s shown so far, so we thought we’d share! Stop by her store & show her some love!

See more by visiting
http://coffeyhouse.etsy.com

Intellect
mixed media collage on canvas
by Jan Coffey
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We Made This:
Astral Einstein

Astral Einstein
by Kenneth Rougeau

I was inspired to create this image by one of my favorite quotes:
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.”
- Albert Einstein

See more at

Ken’s DeviantArt Gallery
&
http://artfamilia.etsy.com

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