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Aug

Today On Paperstreet: Making Photo Charm Pendants

Posted by: Charlotte Self in Jewelry Design, Techniques & Tutorials

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 Widow 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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Oct

FAQs

Posted by: Kenneth Rougeau in

Frequently Asked Questions

How Does The “Buy 3 Get 1 Free” Promotion Work?

Simple, use the coupon codes when you checkout See the Coupon Codes page for more details.

What is a digital collage sheet?

Digital collage sheets contain printable, royalty free source images for use by artists, crafters & pendant makers, packaged neatly together into in digital file which can be downloaded & printed over & over again. The images can also be manipulated digitally using most photo editing programs (ie Adobe Photoshop or the freeware Paint.NET).

What can I do with digital collage sheets?

You can do so much with these images! You can make digital and traditional collages, ACEO’s, art trading cards, elements for assemblage, use the images for decoupage, make handmade greeting cards, create beautiful art journals, scrapbooks, or altered art books. We also carry a wide variety of pendant images for altered art and mixed media photo charm jewelry. Our pendant images come in circles, squares, rectangles and ovals. We carry standard pendant images sizes, are steadily expanding our selection, and are always willing to make custom sizes and shapes on request. Please contact us: support@paperstreetsupplies.com

When will I get my collage sheets?

Download links are delivered by email as soon as the payment is processed, usually just a few seconds. Shippable items will be processed, packaged & mailed as soon as possible, usually within 48 hours. If you require any special arrangements, please contact us prior to placing your order.

What size paper should I print the files on?

PaperStreet’s digital collage sheets are all sized to be printed on standard 8.5″ x 11″ paper.

Do I need to have my own printer?

You can print them at home on your own printer, or at you favorite local print shop. We do recommend color laser printing for best results as they are more liquid resistant.

Can I sell the art I make with PaperStreet collage sheets?

Certainly! Most images are copyright free, with the exception of images we’ve created ourselves (our own artwork & many of the pendant images). PaperStreet Supplies does retain the copyright to the collage sheets themselves; this means you may use the images however you’d like, but may not resell the collage sheets without our express written consent. Our original image designs for photo charms and altered art pendants may only be used for tangible products & we ask that they not be used for web images, product labels, or otherwise mass produced & made easily available to the general public. We’re fairly open-minded & are more than willing to discuss arranging licenses for such uses. Please contact us if you would like more information.

Can I get specific images in custom shapes or sizes?

If you have specific image needs or have any questions, please contact us via our online form or send us an email & we’ll do our best to assist you: support@paperstreetsupplies.com

Can I get the files as PDF’s?

Yes! You’ll receive download links to both the JPEG and PDF versions of the file with your purchase. Those who purchase printed collage sheets by mail will also receive immediate access to the digital files & the printed hard-copy will be mailed within 2 busniess days. Please see printed collage sheet packages for specifics.

What is your refund/return policy?

Since most of our products are digital in nature, we do not currently offer any refunds or exchanges, nor do we accept returns. We will, however, do everything in our power to be sure that you receive your items in a timely fashion & will do whatever we can to assist you in properly downloading & printing collage sheets. In the unlikely event that there is a problem with your order, please contact us via email: support@paperstreetsupplies.com