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After cutting out a single word from the transparency, I glued that to the cap using matte medium. After the cap dried, I painted just a bit using acrylic paints. Then using my Crop-A-Dile (awesome tool) I punched two holes in the cap. One hole in the center of the heart and one at the top for the eventual jump ring.
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Using a flattish bead and a mini brad I inserted both through the heart's center hole. To give the look of soldering (no torch involved) I painted Jim Holtz silver alcohol ink on the edge of the charm and around the jump ring circle.
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My next challenge-to-self is coming up with something to do with plastic diet coke caps which multiply like bunnies around here. If you have any ideas please share. : )
4 comments:
I love these charms! So sweet and simple. I am going to try and make some myself. Thanks for detailing how to make them here on your blog. I saw your spot in Cloth Paper Scissors. Congratulations! I love your other work too.
Terry
i love your little charms and your blog is wonderful too. i found you in cloth paper scissors!
lani :)
So very cute! I love the concept of re-purposing and using what you have. Found your blog via the Michael's Handmade Holiday site!
Thanks for the tutorial.
Such a fun and unique twist on bottle cap charms!
As for the plastic diet coke caps, I have used mine for charms that I glue laminated vintage photos into. But, recently I saw a great tutorial for the cutest little felted pincushions that I can't wait to try.
Tamara
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