Change of Heart: jewelry

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Tim Holtz Idea-ology Jewelry Tutorial

Before I get started today on my Paper Maniac Inspiration blog post, I wanted to mention some of the sales that are currently going on.

Throughout the month of March all ribbon is on sale for 35% off. Wow, that’s great!!!

Plus, we are starting the April sale early!!! Here’s what’s on sale for April.

10% off all individual Copic Markers—this makes Sketch markers $4.88
20% off Basic Grey
30% off all adhesives
40% off Unity Stamps
50% off all clearance

So run, don’t walk to the Paper Maniac store and go shopping!!!

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I love the new fashion of these drop charm necklaces and decided to make one with some Tim Holtz Idea-ology pieces.

Supply List

supply list I decided to use various items from the Tim Holtz Idea-ology line.

Salvage Stickers—Crowded Attic—so many things to choose from in this beautiful book.
Word Sticks—I love adding inspirational words to my projects.
Facets—these are gorgeous and really give the piece a professional look.
Type Charms—I just had to include my initial!
Swivel Clasps—this item is what started the whole thing. Ever since I first saw these clasps, I’ve wanted to make a piece of jewelry with them.
Sprocket Gears—love these but the piece ended up without it.
Word Keys—more words but on a beautiful key!
Philosophy Tags—and even more words.

Items not pictured:

Clear packing tape
Ranger Matte Accents
Paper piercing tool
Other various jewelry supplies

Assemble Type Charm

The Type Charms come with all of the alphabet letters and a little adhesive bubble for each of the charms.

All you need to do is add your initial and then put the bubble on top of that.

Create Facets Charm

I chose this lovely 50s lady out of the Salvage Stickers—Crowded Attic booklet to use for my charm. You can use any type of paper you would like to create your charm.

I wanted to add a little color so I colored her simply with my Copics. This is where you need the packing tape. This particular paper is a sticker. Turn your paper over and apply a piece of packing tape to the back. The packing tape will add some stability and strength to the charm.

Using Matte or Glossy Accents (I think Glossy Accents would be a better choice), apply some to the entire back side of the charm. I did this on the reverse side of the Facets packaging so that I had the charm on something stable so I could move it out of the way into a safe place to dry. For me, this is very important. I’ve ruined more than one piece before it’s dry.

50s lady 4 I put this lovely lady aside to dry overnight. Trim around the charm. I used Tim Holtz Tonic Studios Scissors. You will also need to pierce a hole in the top of the facet. I took photos of these steps but when I checked my camera, they were gone. Sometimes when the battery is low on my camera, the photos aren’t saved.

Assemble the Drop Charm

I took photos of this step as well but they went missing!

I decided to add the items with color onto the Swivel Clasp so that I could change things up depending on the outfit. I added the remaining pieces to the chain on the Swivel Clasp.

When I make a drop charm I like to add it using an alligator clasp so I can attach it to any necklace I want. This one contains silver, copper and gold so I will be able to use any antiqued color chain I would like.

So, what do you think this necklace would cost at the department store? Here’s a breakdown of what it cost me to make.