A step by step guide on how I make my glass cabachon earrings.
STEP ONE:
I
created a template of my favorite prints in Photoshop. Each image is
12mm in diameter. I then print them out using my home printer. I use
high quality 4x6 glossy photo paper. I love the clean crisp images that I
get with my printer and this paper.
STEP TWO:
Now
we make the cabochons. I purchase 12mm glass domes on Etsy. I then use
my clear glue and put a drop onto each image. I then take the glass dome
and apply it on top with some pressure and to wiggle it around to get
out any air bubbles. This makes for a clear crisp cabochon for my
earrings.
STEP THREE:
Now
it's time to cut the images out. After the cabcohons have dried 24
hours. I then cut out the section of the cabochons I am making. Take
your scissors and cut around the domes to make the pieces for your
earrings. You'll be cutting through some of the glue.
STEP FOUR:
Time
to grab an emery board. I get mine at my local dollar store. Take your
emery board and file lightly around each piece to remove the excess glue
and get a clean edge around your domes. Careful not to scratch the
surface and ruin your cabochons.
STEP FIVE:
Time
to make your earrings. Using some E6000 glue I put a small dab onto the
backs of the cabochons and then I put them into my 12mm stainless steel
bezels. Let dry for 24 hours and now you have some pretty silver glass
stud earrings.
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