Glass tile pendant tutorial

We would like to share an easy to follow glass tile pendant tutorial by Irina who runs GraphicLand shop on Etsy.


First of all, you need an image. For example, you can download and use images on this blog. Print images on heavy paper (80-100 lb) on laser printer.

NOTE: Please keep in mind, that the collage sheets can not be sold as a collage in digital or printed form.

To make the pendant, you will need an image, settings for glass tile, glaze, and super glue (it's better to use gel super glue).



You can buy supplies in SunAndMoonKits shop on Etsy. The seller is very nice and responsive. She always open for custom quantity of items. :) If you are planning to make just 1-2 pendants, you probably will need just sample size of glaze - not the big bottle.

So... lets make the pendant :)

First, cut of an image.


Then, apply a little bit of glaze on the back side of the glass tile. Well... maybe not a little bit but more :) So it shouldn't be a very thin layer.


Spread it evenly without air bubbles inside. Place the image with face side on the glaze and gently press it from center to the edges. Be sure, that there is no airy spots between glaze and paper. Also, paper should slide on the glaze when you touch it. It means that right amount of glaze applied. Be sure that edges of the paper are also with no air between glaze and the image.

Set aside the glass tile for a couple of hours while the glaze become firm. Then, just trim extra paper on the sides and remove extra glaze from the glass.


Put a little bit of super glue in the setting.


And place the glass tile with paper side down.


And your pendant is ready :)

If you'd like to make a pendant, you can look for images on this blog, and also please have a look at GraphicLand shop on Etsy for affordable great digital collages.

Enjoy! :)

Freebies on Monday - Tutorial: Wrapped Rectangular Pendant

This tutorial from our team member Albina from AroundBeads shows how to make a wrapped rectangular pendant.

Materials for one pendant:
* 1 rectangular shaped gem bead, approx. 1 ¼”x 1 ¼”
* 22ga round soft wire
* with 1 foot of wire you can make 3 wraps around 1 ¼”x 1 ¼” bead.

Tools needed:
* Flush cutter
* Round nose pliers
* Flat nose pliers

Step 1:
Cut a piece of 22ga wire Make a 90˚ bend 1” from one end of the wire. Make a simple loop. DO NOT CUT the wire!

Step 2:
Bend short end at angle of 90 ˚ so both wire ends are parallel.

Step 3: Insert both ends** into bead’s hole, leaving 2 mm “neck” between the loop and the bead. **If the bead’s hole is not big enough for two ends of wire, make a wrapped loop instead of simple loop, trim the short tail, and insert the wire into bead’s hole.

Step 4: Bend the wire on the back of the bead

Step 5: On the distance of about ¼ of the bead, make a bend at the angle of 90?.

Step 6: Wrap once around the bead…



Step 7: On the back side, insert the wire end into “loop”.

Step 8: Tighten carefully.



Step 9: In the middle of the bead, make another bend at the angle of 90˚, wrap around the bead…

Step 10: Insert the wire end into “loop” like in step 7.


Step 11: Continue “stitching” in the same manner until the last stitch.


Step 12: Tighten carefully the wire after finishing the last stitch. Bring the wire to the top of the bead…

Step13: … and wrap 2-3 times around the “neck”.



Step 14: Trim the wire.

This is how your wrapped stone will look like from the front and the back.

If you like straight wires on a front, your pendant is done :) …

Front Back

Step 15:
… Or, you can make “waves”. Using your flat nose pliers, grab the wire and slightly twist.

Step 16: Final
Do the same with the rest wires twisting them in the same direction as the first one. You are done!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Please do not distribute, lend or copy. Do not mass produce.

Copyrights 2009 Albina Manning
AroundBeads

Wonderful things Wednesday - Expensive things we want

We all are making our wish list with the holidays rapidly approaching. What’s in there? What are you going to get for yourselves? for others?

While doing that, didn’t you ask yourself why people buy an expensive item over an inexpensive one?

Everyone has their own reasons. We are going to name just some of them:

1. The expensive item is probably excellent quality and that’s why it will last longer than a cheaper product.

2. It might be a one of a kind item. You will never see someone else at the party wearing that lovely little black dress, just like yours. Guaranteed.

3. The item might be a hand made that required a lot of work thus making it expensive.

4. Sometimes the materials are rare or expensive, which makes the item expensive.

5. Many times it may be an impulse buy because of love at first sight. Sometimes you can just glance at item and you know you just have to get this one! In the moments like these we hope the money is not a factor for you!

Here is our collection of expensive items – enjoy!

1. Citrine Garnet Ruby artisan pin-up coiled necklace in 14K gold filled - Darlene by Arctida
2. Art of Embroidery GOLDEN VENICE by FineEmbroidery
3. A Wave and a Goldfish Stained Glass Panel by FleetingStillness
4. Wedding Dress Medieval Style by Katrinshine


1. Jacket felted Ochre by JuliaFelt
2. Blue topaz diamond 14K gold pendant by MyWayToSay
3. Nuno felted dress tunic wool silk seamless OOAK Country by Galafilc
4. Felted set - bag and scarf Snowy Winter by Rudman




1. Teddy Bear OOAK 9inch by Oksa
2. Orange Chocolate Lace Crochet Dress, Beret, Booties Set for 3-9 month by IraRott
3. Brand New Luxury Baby Natural Bedding - Blanket/Comforter/Quilt Transformer for Boy by Woolsolution
4. Back-lit wall sculpture - Vertigo by CCYDstudio

Wonderful things Wednesday - Fashionable Youth Jewelry

There are some rules for youth jewelry. It has to be:

* Affordable * Colorful * Unique * Fashionable *

Please feel free to add something to this list :)
Thousands of jewelry designers are working on new projects in this area and you can see their new lovely seasonal collections in their stores. Thousand of artists creating new masterpieces and are selling them online or through the wonderful little shops on main streets in charming little cities everywhere... aaahh, you know.

So many young people are very talented and often creating really wonderful pieces of jewelry for themselves and their friends to wear. Like this 14 years boy: Don’t you think he is doing a wonderful work?

So keep your eye on your own child, she or he might be a talented growing artist!

Here is some affordable, colorful, unique & fashionable jewelry creations from the Russian team – enjoy!



1. White Leather Flower Ring by Justlena
2. Red poppy fabric flower snap hair clip by Lightkeeping
3. iPhone / iPod touch Crocheted Cozy Cover - Green Apple by CuffeShop
4. Black hemp jewelry dangle earrings by GiftsUnder10




1. Blue Petals Pendant by AroundBeads
2. Thin Scarf by Bumblestore
3. Crochet flower ponytail cotton purple green set of 2 by FlowersbyIrene
4. Earrings Star's light by Vikulya



1. Earrings wood energy by Beautyland
2. Yellow gentle flower brooch pin by Cushyadornments
3. Red felted Bracelet by JuliaFelt
4. Raising money Mandala wooden necklace amulet by ArtHarmony

Wonderful Things Wednesday - Tea party in a garden

It’s time for your 5 o’clock treat! It’s tea time!

A perfect tea always tastes better when served in the garden, but if you live in a city, a garden is not always an option so your balcony or private area will work just fine!
What do you need for a fun tea party in a garden? Well, here is a list:

1. A way to boil your water,
2. Your favorite tea pot or cup to steep you tea in,
3. A knitted tea cozy to keep you tea pot or cups warm
4. Your favorite tea, loose or packets
5. Milk, sugar, little cakes, sandwiches, apples or whatever you fancy!
6. Some flowers to enjoy
7. Some butterflies to fly around while having your tea
8. A wonderful tree to provide you some shade
9. And last but not least some good friends to giggle and share you tea with!

Here is our virtual tea party in a garden – enjoy!



Photo sources from top, then l-r: 1, 2, 3, 4
1. Handmade gold plated Butterflies in the Garden earrings with Garnet by Lightkeeping
2. Photography aceo Butterflies by YuliaKazansky
3. Red Butterflies earrings by Beautyspot
4. Greeting Card Butterfly by FunEmbroidery



Photo sources from top, then l-r: 1, 2, 3, 4
1. OOAK 2 large mugs - Grass fields by Yevgenia
2. Tea cozy by Socksandmittens
3. Knit crochet tea cozy by Allmadewithlove
4. Knitted cozy set by Cuffeshop




Photo sources from top, then l-r: 1, 2, 3, 4
1. Felted handbag Bouquet of Poppy and Daisy flowers by Galafilc
2. Tree of Life necklace sterling silver by Arctida
3. Pink black polka dots ruffled apron by NStrelkova
4. Poppies Art Print by SunriseArtGallery

Story by Tanya Socksandmittens
Photo collages by Katrin KarisaGraphic

AQUA REFLECTIONS on the Etsy Front Page!

Our team's azure treasury EPL Summer Contest - AQUA REFLECTIONS created by our teammate FineEmbroidery was featured on the Etsy Front Page! Fresh azure and water colors and amazingly beautiful items hand crafted by our talented teammates made a great Etsy Front Page! Congrats Lana from FineEmbroidery and the featured!

Curator: FineEmbroidery

The following unique and beautiful Etsy artists were featured in this treasury:
FunEmbroidery, katrinshine, MyWayToSay, socksandmittens, JaneBoFelt, daimblond, ArctidasSupplies, alatsupplies, lanadearg,