Jana Ewy: The Technique of Interchange
Jana Ewy: The Technique of Interchange
Jana Ewy: The Technique of Interchange
Jana Ewy
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Choose a pleasing color combination and apply a Splash of color, using alcohol inks on Mother of Pearl Friendly Plastic.
Jana Ewy
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Place the plastic sticks onto the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet onto the preheated griddle and allow the plastic to soften.
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Remove the baking sheet from the griddle. While the plastic is still warm, cut the circles by pressing the cutter into the softened plastic. Dip the cutter back into the cold water after each cut. This will help keep it from sticking to the plastic. Allow the plastic to cool. You may place the pan under cold running water to speed the cooling process along.
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Use the needle tool to press under the edges of the cooled plastic and remove it from the pan. Pop out the circles. If needed use a craft knife to cut around each one.
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Place the plastic sticks back onto the baking sheet. INTERCHANGE the colors and replace each of the circles.
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Place
the
baking
sheet
back
onto
the
heated
griddle
and
allow
the
plastic
to
soften
and
seal
back
together.
Tip:
this
is
a
perfect
time
to
consider
the
placement
of
the
cutter
for
your
next
cuts.
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Remove the baking sheet from the griddle. While the plastic is still warm, position the cutter so that you get an interesting design and cut the ovals by pressing the cutter into the softened plastic. Allow the plastic to cool. You may place the pan under cold running water to speed the cooling process along.
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Use the needle tool to press under the edges of the cooled plastic and remove it from the pan. Pop out the ovals. If needed use a craft knife to cut around each one.
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Mix the Envirotex Lite resin following the manufactures instructions. Apply a thin coat to each of the oval cabochons. Allow to dry.
Tip: I like to place my pieces on a non-stick surface. Held in place by doublesided tape. This way if there is any run off, it will be easy to remove later. Pour the Envirotex into a small squeeze bottle. The application will be more precise. Once the resin has been applied, blow softly through a straw over each piece to pop any bubbles that remain. Envirotex cures completely in 24 hours.
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Gather all the tools, jewelry supplies and components and begin the assembly process. Glueing the cabochons into fancy settings helps take your design from ne to fabulous.
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Dont be afraid to mix things up. The unexpected is always more exciting.
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the
Friendly Plastic
supply store
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