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Photo Collage Square Bezel Bracelet
Project B623
Designer: Julie Bean
Customize this sleek plastic square bezel bracelet with photos of your kids, friends, vacations, pets, or any
other cherished memory. Quick and easy to make, this project uses epoxy stickers which make creating it a
snap!
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What You'll Need
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Specialized Tools
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Instructions:
Before beginning this project, select some photos to use. You will first want to pick ones which have images within them that are the right size for your setting and then you will want to make a copy of the picture. A home ink jet printer works fine (either print directly from your computer, scan and print, or place on copier bed of an All-In-One). I recommend using heavier stock paper - such as 60lb - 100lb. You will find that the paper lays flatter (no ripples) and will absorb the ink and glue better. You can also take your photos to the copy center and have them copied there. Once you have your photos printed, proceed to the next step.
Here is a video tutorial which shows how to make a project similar to this one. All the instructions are the same for this project as shown in the video, the only difference is that the bracelet in the video is round and the images are graphics instead of photos.
If you prefer written instructions, please see below:
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Cut 8 epoxy stickers out of the main sheet. Cut through the protective top and back coats, do not cut close to the edge of the sticker, instead just rough cut around it. Take each sticker (still on its backing), and move them over your graphics, see how each image will fit inside the sticker and look.
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Once you know where you are going to place your stickers, it is time to place the first one. Take one sticker and remove the top protective sheet. Carefully holding the sticker along its top and edge, peel off the back protective layer. Be careful not to touch the sticky side (it will leave finger prints). Place the sticker over your image and press firmly with your fingers to remove any air bubbles. Repeat with your other 7 stickers.
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Cut around the edges of all your stickers with images now under them. Cut right up along the edge of the sticker but do not cut the sticker.
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Take one cut-out sticker and place a dab of Crafter's Pick Ultimate Glue on the back side. Using your finger or a scrap piece of wire, spread the glue over the entire backside of the sticker, making sure to get right up to the edges. Turn the sticker over and press into place in one of the bracelet bezel settings. Press firmly with your fingers over the entire surface of the sticker and hold down firmly. Hold in place for 1 minute.
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Repeat the last step with your 7 remaining epoxy stickers with images under them.
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All done! So quick and easy.
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Tip: Make these as gifts!!! Especially fun to put children's photos in the settings and give to mom and grandma. This cherished gift can also be made with rounds instead of squares—both will be treasured!
Tip: Great project to do with kids. Make sure there is adult supervision with any craft and jewelry project. Tip: Check package quantities for each component. You may have extra material to make more than one finished project, or will have leftovers for other projects. In some cases, adding on just one more package of a component may be all you need to make multiple pieces.
All designs © Beadaholique Inc.
You may use our designs to make items for personal use or gifts.
Sale of our designs, whether in written form or assembled, is prohibited.
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