Mixed Media

I am winding a paper that is sparkles on one side and smooth on the other and when I go to glue it I can't get it to adhere and the bead becomes unwound. Help!

It may help to prepare the textured/sparkled surface before gluing. Prior to rolling the beads, use a sanding swab to rough up the surface of the...

How can I preserve flowers to be used in resin pendants?

Encasing flowers in resin is a wonderful way to "keep" them looking fresh forever!Here are the steps for how to preserve the flowers and a how-to...

What can be used to color resin? Also, what can be added to resin? What can be added to resin to give it a pearlized effect? Thanks.

There are a few ways to add color to your resin as long as you use dry or oil-based products. Once the resin is thoroughly mixed, add a tiny amount...

Can Apoxie Sculpt be used with polymer? Ex: If I make say a bezel type pendant and want to inlay it with a cab gemstone can I use the Apoxie Sculpt if I choose?

Once you have completed baking your polymer bezel-type pendant, it is advised to use Apoxie® Sculpt molding compound to inlay a cab, gemstone or...

I am seeing cabochons used with pictures and words and I want to use this style to make a 50th wedding anniversary piece for my mom. Is it just printer paper, is there a certain glue or mounting that has to be used?

Scale down words or images and print onto standard printer or copy paper. Place a clear glass cabochon over the image and trace around it. Note: If...

I was wondering if you need any kind of release with the flex molds? I'm thinking for PMC you'd want to oil them, but what about resin?

Correct--when molding metal clay in the Deep-Flex™ plastic molds, adding a light touch of oil is the way to go. When forming shapes using resin, I...

I am doing a resin project with your resin product. The project idea is from a beading magazine and the resin is applied to fabric, over mod podge (both sides of fabric are coated with both products). The fabric is supposed to become a hard plastic,...

Mixing equal portions of Parts A and B of the resin is essential for proper curing. That said ... I tested each of the Mod Podge® sealers on...

I love making cuff bracelets and am wondering if there is a difference between ultrasuede and sensuede? What is the best weight of generic faux suede is best for cuffs?

Ultrasuede® is a brand name for a synthetic microfiber fabric which is 100% polyester. Sensuede is basically the same thing with the exception that...