Resin Demo Pieces for the Workshop

Since my last resin workshop, I've been running it over my head... rethinking and developing it more...rearranging, subtracting and adding  different concepts and demos...

I have been working on casting heart charms such as these which I plan to demo on my next workshop...

they're quite lovely...and would look great as pendants or bracelet charms or even magnets...

Then i also have the glitter hearts....which are ohhh sooo pretty!!! 

and colors of the rainbow.....

So, i think the workshop attendees would love to learn these techniques...don't you?

I am quite excited for the next workshop...April 20th...i have 2 students already and I know they're going to be as addicted to creating with resin as i am...

Customer Creations

I was so happy to receive a picture of what my buyer from etsy created with the Vintage Maps digital collage...isn't it lovely?

Thanks so much ms Sarah for taking the time to show me your gorgeous creation!

You can find the collage sheet in my etsy shop (here)..it's Sheet#033. I'm thinking of making one in ovals and rectangles for dominos too...

Birds & Flowers Digital Collage

My newest collage sheet is the Birds & Flowers Sheet #056 and #057. It is a simple digital collage sheet with basic colors and very simple designs of flowers and birds. Very lovely for pendant graphics...

This sheet is available in my etsy shop in either 18mm x 25mm or 30mm x 40mm ovals 

GO SEE IT ON ETSY NOW

Digital Collage Test Prints

Yesterday I decided to do some test printing for my new digital collage sheets...

I wanted to try what they would look like in settings and I really looove how they came out....and im thinking of going ahead with a resin pour...

 This setting was a little smaller so i had to cut the image down slightly so it would fit...but it still works nicely

I really do like the 5x7 format since you can print out 2 5x7's on a letter size sheet...very economical. They're also cheaper to print out in photo printing shops compared to the larger 8x10 sheet. Less wasted space as well.  So from now all my sheets will be 5x7's .

I notice though that a lot of people create their sheets in 4x6 inch sizes. You can't fit much in that size...so i wasn't so sure what the pluses for that size is...i have yet to research.

Retro color burst collage sheet

If you love color...you're gonna love the new digital collage sheet I just listed on etsy...It's the RETRO COLOR BURST. It includes 7 designs in 6 assorted color schemes ...check out ho adorable and fun...

here is what your pendants would look like...

check it out on my etsy shop...here

Working on Digital Collage Sheets

Happy Easter to you guys out there...I know I am a day late with my greeting. Its because here in the Philippines, Monday is still a holiday and I am still on holiday mode!!!

I have been busy working on my digital collage sheets. I've listed a few already so you can check them out in my etsy shop...

I have a cute tag, label or stick sheet that says handmade with love....

The default background color for the tag is hot pink but when you purchase the sheet, i can customize the background color to your liking..just make sure to message me or to write it in the note to seller.

I also have a Japanese Chiyogami type pattern collage sheet in circles great for bottlecaps and round bezels....they are available in 30mm, 20mm or 15mm sizes.  

and here's what it would look like on a round ring bezel...pretty sweet!!! 

Another collage sheet of pretty patterns in aqua/green-blue colors...reminds me of the ocean during summers...

Here are some samples on brass settings.... 

And last...a lovely collage sheet of vintage women ...this time by John Godward. It is available in 30x40mm ovals as well as 18x25mm ovals... 

And this is what it would look like in a setting...

The vintage Godward Ladies is yet to be posted in my etsy shop but the others are already available!!! This week, I'm hoping to actually make a few resin pendants from these sheets. However, I don't know if i will be able to since I am attending a ceramics class too!!! 

I am super excited about it. It only meets for 6 sessions so I'll be done in two weeks.I'm not sure if we will be able to create any pieces that we want or if we are bound to stick to whatever the instructor tells us to make (pottery? vases?) Hopefully, we can deviate from the norms and go with what we feel like making...for me, jewelry pieces!!! Anyway, hopefully i'll get to post pictures of it in the coming days!!! 

Well..I hope you had a great Easter weekend! I sure did, lounging around with the hubby and the doggie-baby!!! Now, its back to work!

Domino Pendant with Resin Tutorial Available on Etsy

I've finally completed my tutorial for the domino pendants with resin dome. I've made it available in both my FB shop and on ETSY as a digital file to be sent to your email...here are some photos...

THE TUTORIAL INCLUDES:

- 20 pages of detailed, step by step instructions on how to make the pendants as well as how to work with the resin 
- over 50 colored pictures showing every step.
- detailed list of materials you will need 

SKILL LEVEL/ PRE-REQUISITES:
Beginner to Intermediate. 

No previous skills with resin is needed to be able to work on this tutorial 

These are some of the things you will need for your project...

Here's some of my sample finished products...

If you're looking to do something different, learn something new...why not give this a try...it's totally addictive!

Here is my etsy listing - 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/95698985/tutorial-how-to-create-altered-art 

Custom Bezels

So..here's the newest in my shop...custom bezels....

Most of them will be made to order and you can customize what colors you want. They're handmade from polymer clay with an inset of 18 x 25 inch. Great for graphic pendants or decorating with your own clay creations. Here are some closeups...

Hearts and Special Components

I got a few things done today...posted more items in the shop... a few wire wrapped bead components.
These are great to use in one of a kind jewelries because each component is individually & uniquely wrapped/twisted

They can be used in rings or pendants or however else you wanted...like these.... add a bail on top and hang on a chain...and you have a pendant...

wrap it on a ring finding and you have yourself a glamorous ring...

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.117376361712988.18706.100003218757328&type=3

I also started getting ready for Valentine's celebrations. I created this cute digital collage sheet which is perfect for the happy hearts day....

The hearts are 1.5 x 1.5 inches and each one has a different design. Very cute for your cards, tags, stickers, earrings and so much more. Just print them in whatever paper you prefer and they're ready to use in your creative endeavors! I love collage sheets!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/90661264/pink-shade-hearts-digital-collage-8x10

Tending to the Ponies...

I've been busy with the Baby Blue Bell Ponies...pendants that I am making...

Here the pendants with the plain black settings..have yet to place the beads on top...

I made a few that have simple design settings with a gold sheen...

And these ones have the charm beads on top already...

Special thanks again to Baby Blue Bell of deviant art for the pony images!

I also made a floral glass cabochon pendant and set it in a bezel with bead dangles...

Today I decided to take a break from the ponies because I missed making appliques...so I took out some pretty colors and started to make this...

Into this...

It's ready for baking!!! Now back to tending ponies...

That's all for now, have a great day!