Technique Tuesday on Cut Out + Keep - Jewellery Making Basics

In case you haven't noticed, there's a new tab at the top of my blog! I've been writing tutorials about the basics of jewellery-making for Cut Out and + Keep for a while now so I thought it was time to collect all the links together and give them a page of their own. Called Technique Tuesday, I share a tutorial on a basic jewellery-making technique. Each technique is written with the beginner jewellery maker in mind with full step-by-step photos and is followed by a really cool project using just that technique. I've coined the term "Just One Technique" because each piece concentrates on using just that technique giving you the chance to really perfect that skill. Please take a look by clicking the "Jewellery Making Basics" tab and select the technique you're interested in. It will take you directly to the technique or project on the Cut Out + Keep website. Don't forget to check back for updates too. The newest tutorial will b......

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How to Make Faux Egyptian Glass Perfume Bottles from Resin

Over the past month I've shared a few of my resin jewellery-making ideas with you as the Featured Artist on the Amazing Casting Products blog. But resin doesn't have to be reserved only for jewellery - it is equally suitable for creating home decorator items. The starting point for my final project, the  "Inspiration Post",  is a beautiful Egyptian Perfume bottle that I'll be recreating in resin. You can read about the backstory that inspired these beautiful bottles on the  Amazing Casting Products blog . Whilst you're there, take a look through the archives for some other wonderful inspiration. I was a bit nervous undertaking this project because I had no idea if I’d be able to remove my precious bottle from the Mold Putty once it had cured. But I took a deep breath and proceeded anyway! Here’s what you’ll need to create the mould for the central bead: Amazing Mold Putty Egyptian perfume bottle   To cast the bead, you’ll need: Alum......

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Steampunk Resin Jewellery with a Bright and Modern Twist

Did you know that I'm the featured artist over at the Amazing Casting Products blog this month? Each Friday/Saturday, one of my resin projects will be featured or there will be a little article where you can learn some fun facts about me as I have fun playing with resin. Today I share a tutorial on how to make this bright and bold "Steampunk-esque" necklace. I had so much fun with these resin cogs and wheels that I couldn't stop at just one piece. Here's a piece I glammed up with Swarovski crystals. And another variation. Steampunk never looked so bright and fresh! These pieces are not for the faint-hearted - they are big and bold and really make a statement! So if you've got an afternoon free, why not give this project a go - you can re-create this catwalk-worthy piece in just a few hours. Happy Resining! Subscribe to my email list  and learn how to resin like an expert. ...

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