Mixed Media

Make Mixed-Media Jewelry:
FREE Tutorials & Projects

for Incorporating Found Objects
in your Beaded Jewelry
FREE Tutorials & Projects for Incorporating
Found Objects in your Beaded Jewelry
3 EASY IDEAS FOR MIXED MEDIA MY FAVORITE MATERIALS FOR COOL NO TOOL BRACELETS
AND BEAD EMBROIDERY MIXED MEDIA BEADWORK
by JENNIFER VANBENSCHOTEN p. 1 by JENNIFER VANBENSCHOTEN p. 2 by LINDA LARSEN p. 3
EASY CHIC RING TRIO BUTTERCUP PIN RECYCLED-BAG NECKLACE
by MARY LYNN MALONEY p. 5 by LINDSAY BURKE p. 9 by DERYA AKSOY p. 12
BEER CAP BEADS CHRONOLEVERATOR EARRINGS TOP 10 FOUND OBJECTS

FOR RECYCLED ART
by LAURA RYAN p. 15 by JEAN CAMPBELL p. 19 by CATE PRATO p. 23
TECHNIQUES p. 24
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FREE Tutorials & Projects for Incorporating
Found Objects in your Beaded Jewelry
Bring the art of making mixed-media jewelry to a whole new level by

incorporating found objects. Repurposing every day objects into your jewelry
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found objects bring a rich story to your pieces, giving them a poetic presence
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3 Easy Ideas for Mixed Media and Bead Embroidery
JENNIFER VANBENSCHOTEN
If you're looking to branch out into mixed some roses and baby's breath in a glass vase
media jewelry in 2013, bead embroidery is back when I was in third grade, circa 1982.
one of the easiest ways to get there! Because But when Nicole Campanella, the creator
bead embroidery is such a versatile and of Nicole's Beadbacking, told me that you
fluid beading technique, it's perfect for can paint on her bead embroidery medium
anyone who wants to experiment with before stitching it, I was totally inspired in a
some new mixed media jewelry-making brand-new way! I even got my five-year-old
techniques. son into painting a few pieces of Nicole's
Beadbacking with me for future bead
The best part of using mixed media Finish the ends of the ribbon using metal embroidery projects!
jewelry-making supplies with your bead ribbon crimps, cones and eye pins, or just tie
embroidery is that anything goes. Make a the ribbon in a bow at the back of your neck. You can lay down a coat of gesso
trip to your local art supply store, fabric before you start painting your Nicole's
store, or your favorite thrift shop and see Try a new fabric for your bead Beadbacking, but I just used a set of
what kinds of great craft supplies they have. embroidery foundation. At last summer's inexpensive acrylic paints and a soft
(My favorite find from my local thrift shop Bead Fest Philadelphia, I bought two pieces paintbrush to mix some colors. We'll see
was a big bag of unfinished wood spools for of Tilapia leather for my bead embroidery. I how this piece shapes up in the next few
making beaded beads!) used the first piece to create a cuff bracelet weeks!
using a fabulous, crusty raku cabochon
Here are three easy ways to start mixing from MAKUstudio and accented it with When it comes to mixing things up
some glass spike beads surrounded with with mixed media jewelry-making, the
peyote stitch. sky is the limit. You're only limited by your
imagination, so have fun!
If you decide to experiment with the
funky look of fish leather, make sure to have Have you ever thought of your bead
some glover's needles on hand. The fish embroidery projects as mixed media
leather is just as tough as regular cowhide jewelry? Do you include found objects in
leather, and regular beading needles will your bead embroidery? Leave a comment
break if they are forced through the leather. on the Beading Daily blog (http://www.
Glover's needles are shorter and thicker beadingdaily.com/blogs/daily/default.aspx)
than regular beading needles, but will still and tell us about your favorite techniques,
mixed media with bead embroidery:
pass through size 15o seed beads easily. materials, or that special memory you
Use some ribbon for the strap of a bead captures in a piece of jewelry for yourself or for
embroidered pendant. For me, designing Paint your bead embroidery medium a friend!
the neck strap of a bead embroidered before you stitch. I think the last thing that
pendant can be the hardest part of the I painted that was any good was a still-life of
process. It might seem like an easy way
out, but adding a beautiful hand-dyed silk
or velvet ribbon to your bead embroidered
pendant can turn your finished piece into a
work of mixed media jewelry.
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My Favorite Materials for Mixed Media Beadwork
JENNIFER VANBENSCHOTEN
One of my adding to a statement necklace. They also pendant,

long-standing make great last-minute beaded gifts when you wrap a strip
obsessions is us- add a fancy ribbon for a necklace! of silk rib-
ing found objects Antique keys. Keys have been a staple of bon or sari
in my beaded steampunk jewelry making projects since the silk around
necklace and beginning, it seems, and some of my favorite a length of
beaded bracelet thrift-store finds have been big key rings full of leather cord
designs. When I old skeleton keys. Embellish them by wrapping and wrap
inherited a por- a strip of peyote stitch or right-angle weave the ends
tion of my moth- around the shaft of the key, or attach it to a with a small
er's old jewelry beaded necklace using peyote stitch rings. piece of
after she passed Look for keys with unusual heads or even with wire to hold
away in 2008, I started thinking about ways I a little bit of rust that give your antique key it in place!
could use them in new mixed-media jewelry some character. Adding
projects, both as a way to honor my mom's a few wire-wrapped dangles will add even
Typewriter keys and Scrabble tiles. Old more texture and visual interest to your latest
creative spirit and as a way of keeping her
typewriter keys are great for making tiny pen- beaded necklace project.
memory close to me.
dants and earrings. Whether you cover them
That was right around the time I was in resin or stitch a tiny beaded bezel around There are so many ways to incorporate
starting to become interested in stitching them, you can find dozens of ways to incorpo- special objects into your beading and bead-
beaded bezels around found objects, too. I rate typewriter keys into your mixed-media weaving projects for unique keepsake jewelry.
was trying to figure out how to make peyote jewelry making projects. String them together Melanie Doerman's book, The Art of Forgotten
stitch and right-angle weave bezels around for a unique bracelet for your favorite writer or Things (http://www.interweavestore.com/
anything I could get my hands on, includ- reader, or hang a single typewriter key from a the-art-of-forgotten-things) showcases fifteen
ing cabochons, crystal stones, vintage glass beaded necklace as a special and personal gift mixed-media jewelry projects using a wide
stones, and cameos. I also started playing to a friend. range of both bead-weaving and jewelry mak-
with adding leather cord, silk ribbon, and ing techniques that will inspire you to make
chain as necklaces to my beaded pendants In the same vein, I love to use old Scrabble your own memories. Sadly, Melanie passed
to give them a different, more modern look. tiles in my bead embroidery pieces. Their away earlier this year, but The Art of Forgot-
Inspired by the Beadpunk style originated by square shape and flat backs make them better ten Things has left us with a beautiful way of
bead artist Diane Hyde, I started looking for suited for bead embroidery projects than type- honoring her memory, as well as a way to cap-
more objects and more ways to incorporate writer keys, which can sometimes have rough ture our own special memories with special
them into my beading projects. or curved backs. You can add initials, spell out keepsake jewelry.
short words, and add language to your mixed-
If you want to start including more found media jewelry making projects using Scrabble What found objects have you used in your
objects into your bead-weaving projects for tiles, and they make great bead embroidered own mixed-media jewelry? Have you included
great mixed-media jewelry projects, here are a cuff bracelets, too. bead-weaving techniques in your found object
few ideas to get you started: jewelry yet? Or maybe you've already created
Natural objects. My mother had a huge a piece of keep-
Tiny glass collection of shells, fossils, and other natural
bottles. I found sake jewelry us-
objects from her beachcombing adventures ing bead-weav-
a stash of these on Galveston Island, where she lived the last
glass bottles at ing and found
years of her life. She would send me boxes of objects that
my local craft wonderful shells, shiny seeds, rough beach
store with the told a special
glass, pressed and dried flowers, and tiny twigs story. Leave a
scrap book for use in my mixed-media jewelry making
supplies. When comment on the
projects. These objects can be beaded around, Beading Daily
I first started glued to a backing and used for bead embroi-
learning how blog (http://
dery, or placed in a bezel and encased in resin www.beading
to bead twelve for jewelry with a natural touch.
years ago, daily.com/blogs/
beaded bottles Silk ribbon or sari ribbon. Before I daily/default.
were everywhere. With all the new mixed-me- found a great tutorial for how to make a wire aspx) and tell
dia jewelry making projects that incorporate hook-and-eye clasp on leather cord or rib- us about your
bead-weaving stitches, these tiny glass bottles bon, I always felt intimidated by using these favorite techniques, materials, or that special
in a range of shapes and sizes are perfect for materials in my mixed-media jewelry. If you memory you captures in a piece of jewelry for
want a quick, fabulous necklace for a beaded yourself or for a friend!
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easy chic
ring trio
make a bold fashion statement
by mary lynn m aloney
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CSGS1010.indb 68 9/3/10 7:26:11 AM

B ig, bold, funky jewelry is a popular fashion trend. Blank metal
rings are just waiting for your creative touch to turn them
into expressive and stylish accessories. Fill the ring’s bezel with color and
texture, using any number of techniques. Paper, fabric, ribbon, and paint
are all great choices—as are fun, three-dimensional things like beads, m at e r i a l s
• Decorative papers of choice
buttons, sea glass, washers, charms, and small found objects. It’s easy to
• ∕ " circle punch
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tailor the ring to the taste of your gift recipient. • 18mm glass dome
• Glue (I used Nunn Design™ glue.)
I had just finished a large, involved collage piece when I turned my
• Small brush for applying glue
attention to creating these rings. The small bezels were much less • Antique silver, lace-edged circle
tag, 18mm
demanding than a big empty canvas, and I had them filled with tiny
• Large circle, antique silver,
works of art in no time. Considering the small amount of materials and adjustable ring (Nunn Design)
• Paper towels
time you need to complete them, these rings make a sizeable splash.
glass dome ring

directions Wipe away any excess glue and
allow the ring to dry upright.
1. With the circle punch, cut a circle
from a sheet of decorative paper. tip: I like to tape my rings to my
In this instance, I used a scrap 4. Add a thick layer of glue worktable to keep them sunny-side
of paste paper left over from a inside the ring bezel. Drop the up. It’s a nifty way to keep things from
assembled glass dome piece into falling or running out before everything
previous project. is dry.
the bezel and press down firmly.
2. Using the brush, add a thin layer
of glue on the flat bottom of the
glass dome, and place the dome
onto the right side of the paper
circle. Press down firmly on the
dome to expel any air bubbles
trapped between the paper and
glass. Let dry.
note: The glue will brush on white and

dry clear.
3. Brush a thick layer of glue inside

the lace-edged circle tag, and
drop the glass dome into the tag.
Use a paper towel to wipe away
any excess glue.
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m at e r i a l s
• Felt scrap
• Scissors
• Large, square, antique silver,
adjustable ring (Nunn Design)
• Fabric glue (I used Fabri-Tac™.)
• Beading needle and beading
thread
• Felt beads, 8mm (I used 2 orange
and 2 purple.)
• 2 antique silver, open bead caps
(6mm)
• 4 seed beads
• Sequins
felt
bead
ring
directions
1. Cut a 1" square from the felt and
round the corners slightly.
2. Glue the felt square into the ring

bezel. Push the felt down into the
bezel so that it fits securely. Allow
a little felt to spill over the sides.
3. Using the beading needle and
thread, stitch a bead cap and a
seed bead to 2 of the felt beads.
Trim any excess threads.
4. Stitch a sequin and a seed bead

to each of the other 2 felt beads.
Trim any excess threads.
5. Glue the embellished felt beads

onto the felt square, and press
them down into the bezel.
Carefully trim the felt square
close to the bezel edge.
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transfer sheet and rhinestones ring
directions
1. Paint the inside of the ring bezel
gently pressing the filmy image
with 3 coats of paint, allowing
into the bezel. This removes any Mary Lynn Maloney is a versatile
each coat to dry between
excess water from the image, as mixed-media artist and author of three
applications. This gives you a crafting books. She has happily blended
well as any air bubbles between
nice opaque background. the realms of jewelry making and
the bezel and the image.
crafting to create artistic and elegant
note: Alternatively, paint the bezel 5. Brush 3 coats of sealant over the jewelry designs. To see more of Mary
with 2–3 different colors to achieve a bezel, allowing the coats to dry Lynn’s work, visit nunndesign.com.
more mottled, multicolored background. thoroughly between applications.
Or, leave some of the metal exposed in m at e r i a l s
the bezel so that it shows through the 6. While the third coat of sealant
• Large, circle, antique silver
transfer image. is still wet, use the tweezers adjustable ring (Nunn Design)
to drop flat-back rhinestones
2. Punch out the desired floral • Acrylic paint (I used Lumiere®
onto desired areas of the image. Citrine Metallic.)
image with the circle punch.
Have a straight pin handy in • Paintbrush
Drop the punched circle into a
case you need to gently prod
small bowl of water for 30–40 • Graphic floral images transfer
the rhinestones into just the sheet (Nunn Design)
seconds. During this time,
right spot. • 5⁄8" circle punch
the top portion of the transfer
will come away from the paper • Small dish of water
note: The glass dome ring and the
backing. The transfer may (or • Paper towels
image transfer ring can withstand a little
may not) curl in the water like water, but it’s best not to wear them • Sealant (I used Nunn Design
a little potato chip. No worries when showering or washing your hands. sealant.)
either way. The felt bead ring should not be exposed • Tweezers (I love Creative
to water at all. Crystal® Precision Rhinestone
3. Remove the image from the water Tweezers.)
and slide the top, filmy portion of To make a truly eye-catching gift • 16 flat-back rhinestone crystals,
the transfer into the ring bezel. presentation, incorporate some of the 2mm, in assorted colors (I used
Discard the paper backing. same materials from your ring project sky blue, clear diamond, and
into coordinating gift boxes, gift ruby.)
4. Dab the image carefully, yet
wrap, or tags. • Straight pin
firmly, with a dry paper towel,
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buttercup
pin
Lindsay Burke
Finished size: 2½"
A pin created out of paper and

resin is reminiscent of today’s
popular fabric-flower jewelry. Mimic
vintage fabrics by using retro-style
printed papers and add sparkle with
crystal flatbacks.
techniques [ GluinG + resin + wrApped loops ]
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tools & materials
[ ] 8 Pacific opal 3mm crystal
rhinestone flatbacks
[ ] 1 Pacific opal 5mm crystal
rhinestone flatback tip
[ ] 1 light topaz 12mm crystal round Choose 3 papers with small-
[ ] 1 sterling silver 1½" head pin scale patterns that mimic
fabrics and 1 solid paper.
[ ] 1" pin back with bail
[ ] 4 pieces of coordinating paper,
about 3 × 3" each
[ ] 2-part epoxy resin
[ ] 2 small clear disposable a
measuring cups
b
[ ] Craft sticks
[ ] Clear glue
[ ] Jewelry cement
[ ] Sealant
[ ] 1.8mm hole-punch pliers
[ ] Round-nose pliers
[ ] Tweezers
[ ] Scissors
[ ] Paintbrush
[ ] Masking tape
[ ] White plastic garbage bag c
to protect work surface
Create the flower

1. Cut out the flower shapes: use scissors to cut out
4 different flowers, 1 from each of the papers, in the
following sizes and shapes (fig. a): 2½" 5-petal; 2" 8-petal
(with ¼" center hole); 1½" 6-petal (with ¼" center hole);
1" 8-petal (with ¼" center hole).
2. prepare the work surface: set up your work surface by
covering it with the white plastic garbage bag. use the
masking tape to tape the plastic in place.
d
3. seal the flower shapes: use the paintbrush to cover
the front and edges of each flower with a thin layer of
sealant (fig. b). let dry. Cover the back of each flower with
a thin layer of sealant and let dry completely. Make sure to
get sealant all around the edges of the paper. repeat entire
step twice more for a total of 3 layers of sealant.
4. layer the flowers: use the paintbrush to spread glue on
the back of the 2" flower and press it firmly onto the 2½"
flower (fig. c). repeat twice to adhere the 1½" flower to the
2" flower and the 1" flower to the 1½" flower. let dry.
Apply another coat of sealant to the front and back of the
flower, as you did in step 3 (fig. d).
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e f
tips
To make the pin into a
necklace, thread a ribbon
through the bail on the
pin back.
Be sure to follow all of

the manufacturer’s safety
guidelines when working
with resin.
5. Add resin to the back of the flower: pour equal parts of

the two resin components into the plastic measuring cup. use g
a craft stick to gently fold the two parts of resin into each other,
mixing until smooth (about 2 minutes). use the craft stick to
slowly drizzle the resin onto the back of the flower (fig. e).
spread the resin all the way to the edge of the flower, but don’t
go over the edge. The resin will self-dome. let the resin cure,
untouched, for about 36 hours.
6. Add resin to the front of the flower: repeat step 5 to add
resin to the front of the flower (fig. f).
embellish the flower

7. Add the dangle: once the resin is cured completely, use the
hole-punch pliers to punch a hole about 3mm from the edge of
the bottom petal (fig. g). use the head pin to string the crystal
round; form a wrapped loop that attaches to the hole just h
formed.
8. Glue on the rhinestones: Apply a drop of jewelry cement on
each of the 8 petals of the 1½" flower. use the tweezers to set
one 3mm rhinestone on each dot of glue. repeat to glue the
5mm rhinestone in the center of the flower (fig. h). let dry.
finish the pin

9. Glue on the pin back: use jewelry cement to glue the pin
back to the back of the flower. let dry. A
lindsay burke lives in Seattle with her husband, Andy; her three-year-old daughter;
and her dog, Brutus. A beader since she was young, Lindsay teaches beading and
works at Fusion Beads.
resources Check your local bead shop or contact: ICE resin, G-S Hypo
Cement, and all other materials: FusionBeads.com, (866) 715-2323.
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recycled-
bag
necklace
Derya Aksoy
finished size: 21"

( with 2" Pendant)
C reate your own eco-friendly pendant

by fusing leaf shapes cut from plastic
grocery bags together into a feathery-
looking focal. Add chain and a glass pearl
for a simple necklace.
techniques [ Cutting + fusing PlastiC + simPle looPs + stringing ]
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tools & materials
[ ] 1 gray 13mm glass Baroque pearl
[ ] 1 brass 10mm lobster clasp
tip
[ ] 1 copper 1½" eye pin
[ ] 2 brass 5mm jump rings
[ ] 21" of 1.5×2mm brass chain
Try using plastic bags in
[ ] 4 plastic grocery bags different colors and thick-
[ ] Round-nose pliers nesses and cutting out dif-
ferent shapes, such as
[ ] Chain- or flat-nose pliers circles or flowers.
[ ] Scissors
[ ] Sewing needle
[ ] Pen (or marker)
[ ] Utility lighter
Make the pendant
1. Cut the bags: lay the bags flat, on top of each other, on
a smooth surface and fold them in half so there are more
layers. use the pen to draw about 10 leaf shapes in sizes
a varying from 1 × 1¼" to 1½ × 2" on the top layer of bags.
don’t worry about drawing precise shapes; they don’t
have to be perfect (fig. a). holding all the layers together,
cut out the leaves with the scissors (fig. b).
2. Cluster the plastic leaves: use the needle to string
the plastic leaves about ¼" from the end of each, working
from smallest to largest to smallest again (fig. c).
3. fuse the plastic leaves: Push the cluster of leaves
toward the end of the needle. use the chain- or flat-nose
pliers to hold the other end of the needle. ignite the
lighter, then move the flame slowly all across the piece,
bottom and top (fig. d). turn off the flame when you have
achieved the desired amount of fusing. Note: Be careful
when using the lighter! the plastic will burn if you hold
the flame too close to it for too long; instead, hold the
flame so it doesn’t touch the plastic and continuously
move it. allow to cool before removing the plastic from
the needle.
b c d
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4. string the pearl: use the eye pin to string the pearl and
the cooled fused plastic; form a simple loop (fig. e).
asseMble the necklace

5. add the chain: attach the eye of the eye pin to one end of
one 10" piece of chain by opening and closing the eye loop
as you would a jump ring. repeat using the simple loop
formed in step 4 for the other half of the necklace (fig. f).
6. attach the clasp: attach 1 jump ring to the free end of
one of the chains. use 1 jump ring to attach the clasp to the
free end of the other chain (fig. g). A g
resources Check your local bead shop or contact: Pearl, findings, and
chain: Mrs. Jahns Treasures, www.Jwlrysupply.etsy.com.
derya aksoy is originally from the beautiful city of Istanbul, Turkey. She cur-
rently lives in Orange County, California, where she has been designing jewelry
for the past six years. Derya is passionate about creating unique wearable
pieces that are not only pretty accessories, but also tell a story. View more of
her designs at www.jewelera.etsy.com.
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PHOTOS BY LARRY STEIN
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Step-out photos by laura Ryan.
Figure 2
Figure 1
My tools were impatiently waiting for 2. Round the cap using a doming
my touch. Paper was longing to be block. (Figure 2) It takes only a few
Figure 3
one with the glue. Silk sari ribbons taps with a hammer to round the
were shivering with excitement on cap. The corrugated edges of the cap
my coffee table. My muse said, “Use it will still be prominent. (Figure 3)
all.” And that’s how the beer cap beads
tip: I use a scrap piece of linoleum
came into being.
flooring on my worktable. It’s easy to
directions clean, absorbs some of the noise when

using the doming block, and I can also
mix glue right on it.
creating the bead
3. Tear the rice paper into uneven
1. Punch a hole in the center of the
strips approximately 1/2" × 4".
beer cap with the punch or drill.
Figure 4
If you don’t have either of those, 4. Place a container of water at your
use a nail and hammer to make the work station, large enough to fit
hole. (Figure 1) your hands into.
tip: Use a 1⁄8" drill bit if you plan on 5. Put a dollop of glue onto the waxed
using wide ribbon like sari silk. If you paper or paper plate, add a small
have concerns about the size of the hole, amount of water to the glue, and
test the size before finishing the bead. mix them together, adding more
water as necessary to achieve a
syrupy consistency. (Figure 4)
m at e r i a l s
• Beer caps • Collage papers (I use paper • Ribbons
• Mighty Punch or a drill and small napkins, comics, and other paper optional
bits (I use a 1⁄16" or 1⁄8", depending ephemera.)
• nail and hammer
on what I am stringing with.) • Acrylic paint and/or inks
• linoleum flooring scrap
• Doming block and hammer • Thread waste
• Small crochet hook
• Rice paper • Rubber stamps and ink pads
• Wire
• Container with water • Permanent markers
• Mica, powdered
• Glue • Pencil or skewer
• Beads, tiny
• Wax paper or a paper plate (for a • embossing powder, ultra thick (I
palette) use uTee®.)
• Paintbrush (for glue) • heat gun
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Figure 5 Figure 6
Figure 7 Figure 8
6. Hold 2 beer caps rim to rim. Brush shaping the bead. Let the bead dry
the glue mixture onto a strip of rice thoroughly. (Figure 6)
paper, and wrap it around the caps
to form a ball shape. The glued
paper will hold the bead together.
(Figure 5)
observations
1. Since the caps are metal,
some rust may form after the
first application of rice paper.
Don’t despair; the rust can be
easily covered with the collage
papers—or rust may be exactly
the look you want!
2. The bead is very secure without
bead caps or knotting, but a
small bead on the top or bottom
of the bead can finish the look.
3. A touch of white or metallic
embossing powder added here
and there adds interest to the
tip: Use wet fingers or a wet brush to finished bead.
apply the papers to the beads. 4. Add powdered mica and tiny
beads to the melted uTee for
7. Add more glue‑saturated
bling and texture.
paper strips until the edges are
5. use a 1⁄16" drill bit to drill the
completely covered. If the bead
hole in the bead if you are
gets too sticky to work with, constructing a ring, and use
dip your hands into the water 16-gauge wire to wrap the bead.
container and then continue
®
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tips for
stringing the
Figure 9 Figure 10
beads
decorating the bead bead with my right hand. I kept • String the beads directly onto
the bead over the melting pot to let ribbon or cord, adding more
1. Collage interesting papers onto embellishments as desired.
extra UTEE drop back into the pot.
the bead with the glue mixture: • I like to use silk sari ribbon for
(Figure 10)
pretty napkins, comics, or paper stringing. Sari ribbon is very
ephemera. (Figure 7) Let the bead tip: When applying UTEE, keep the strong and the vibrant colors
dry again. I leave some open areas bead moving so the embossing powder are a perfect complement to the
doesn’t bubble or burn from the heat of beads.
for additional decorating.
the gun. • use a very small crochet hook
2. Add more interest to the bead with to pull the ribbon through the
ink, acrylic paint, stamps, threads, 2. When the bead is thoroughly bead. Form a loop at the middle
mica powders, and/or permanent coated, let it cool on the skewer or of the ribbon and pull it through
drop the bead into the container of the bead leaving the two ends
markers. (Figures 8 and 9)
hanging at the bottom, like a
water after the UTEE is set.
ﬁnishing bolo.
I had a great time designing these • Fold a piece of wire and use the
1. Insert the sharp end of a pencil beads. I found myself (surprise, wire like the eye of a needle to
or skewer securely into the hole pull the ribbon or cord through
in the bead and dip the bead into the bead.
melted embossing powder (UTEE).
Use the heat gun to keep the UTEE
moving on the bead and to direct
the flow of the melted powder. I am
right‑handed so I held the gun in
my left hand and manipulated the
surprise), with an abundant stash. I

strung some of the beads onto stretch
cord for a bracelet and made earrings,
pendants, and rings. I’m sure after you
make a few of these fun beads, you will
find more ways to incorporate them
into your art.
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chronorevelator
From the top:
Admiral’s Secret
earrings
STEAMPuNk STYLE
Cuff, Portal
Explorer’s
Necklace,
Chronorevelator
Earrings, and
Steamedheart by jean campbell
Necklace.
m ad Max meets Jane Austen.

Sid Vicious shakes hands
with Charlotte Brontë. Vivienne
Westwood dances with Charles
Dickens. These images are how i
describe Steampunk. it’s a fashion
style influenced by science fiction
based in Victorian England. it’s
easy to jump into designing with
this hot trend. Watch parts, found
objects, brass, and filigree are all
great materials to use, giving you an
instantaneous Steampunk look and
feel.
adapted from
Cloth PaPer SCiSSorS®
september/october 2010
PHOTOS BY LARRY STEIN
m at e r i a l s
• Fabrics: complementary colors with • Clear uV-curing resin • 2 brass spacer disk beads (3.5mm)
contrasting textures and weights, • Toothpick • Wire cutters
5 pieces, approximately 10" long
and 2"–4" wide
• Sunshine or uV light • Round-nose pliers
• Tweezers • 2 brass ear wires
• Mask and safety glasses
• 4 metal watch gears (5mm–9mm) • Chain-nose pliers
• 2 metal, round, two-loop open
bezels (18mm) • 2 brass head pins (2") optional
• Cotton cloth • 2 white crystal teardrop pearls, or • 300-grit sandpaper
beads of choice (12mm × 8mm) • Match
• Clear packing tape
• 2 natural brass bead caps (6mm • uV light
• Tray flower, or other)
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You don’t need to be a jewelry expert to
make this fun project—you just need a
visit to your local bead and craft shop
what is steampunk?
and a spirit of adventure. I’ve chosen in an effort to help define the characteristics of Steampunk style, we’ve put
to use a pearl drop and bead cap to together this list for you.
embellish my earrings, but you can • silk over polyester
substitute other beads for the dangles. • Goggles in place of sunglasses
• Brass and copper instead of aluminum
directions • Rivets as a substitute for glue

• dark versus light
prepare the bezel • distressed as opposed to new
• Glass instead of plastic
1. Age the look of the bezels by
—the editors
sanding off any bright finish. The
bezels I purchased for this project
were covered with a bright silver
2. Use the cloth to thoroughly
finish. When I removed the finish,
wipe the bezel clean,
I was happy to find that the metal
removing any dust.
underneath was copper, a
near-perfect material (next to brass) note: it’s okay if the sanding marks
to capture the feel of the Victorian show—they add to the look.
era.
caution: Be sure to work with plenty of

resin part 1
ventilation and wear a mask and safety 1. Place a piece of clear packing tape
glasses.
across the back of the bezels. Run
your fingers over the tape several
times to ensure a tight seal. Set the
3. Use a
aging metal
taped bezels on the tray with the
toothpick to
taped side down.
move the resin to
i do all sorts of experiments on metal the edges of each
findings to age or alter their look, bezel so there
including heating them with a small are no gaps in
butane torch (like the type you’d use coverage. Avoid
in your kitchen for crème brûlée), creating any bubbles in the layer. If
dipping them in liver of sulfur (for
you do get a bubble, use a match to
various color shadings or a patina 2. Gently squeeze a small bit of resin
effect), sanding them, and pounding pop it (see box, next page).
into the centers of the bezels, but
them with a rounded hammer. No
don’t fill the bezels. You want just
matter what process i’m engaging
in, i’m always careful to wear a enough to provide a thin layer from
mask and safety glasses, and i work edge to edge, completely covering the
with plenty of ventilation. i often tape.
don’t know what type of chemicals
or other materials have been used
to finish my commercially-purchased
findings, so i err on the side of
safety every time.
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cure the resin 2. Squeeze a small amount of resin into
each bezel, completely covering the
1. Find a protected spot outdoors in the watch parts.
sun, safe from wind and dirt, and let
the bezels cure for 15–20 minutes.
You can also cure the resin indoors,
using a UV light.
note: it is important to keep the resin as

clean as possible.
2. Once the resin is cured, remove the

tape. Inspect the backs of the bezels, 3. Use the toothpick to arrange the
checking for any resin that wasn’t watch parts and move the resin
exposed to the sun. If necessary, fill around as necessary.
in any holes with resin and re-cure.
resin part 2
1. Use tweezers to place 2 watch parts
inside each bezel on top of the cured
layer of resin.
4. Allow to cure in UV light as before,

indoors or out.
removing bubbles
keeping your piece bubble free is key to
making a clean resin piece. For the uV resin
used in this project, you can remove bubbles
in one of two ways: use a toothpick to move
the bubbles to
the side of the
piece and then
give them a
chance to pop.
Or you can
hold a match
over the piece
and this slight bit of heat will make the bubble
rise and pop. The latter is the easier method.
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1 2 3 4 finishing
the dangles 3. Use the round-nose pliers to grasp the loop to the bottom loop of a
the end of the wire and turn a loop bezel. Close the dangle’s wire.
While the resin is curing, you can that sits tightly against the spacer;
2. Using the chain-nose pliers again,
prepare the dangles. set aside.
open the loop of an ear wire and
1. Slide 1 pearl, 1 bead cap, and 1 spacer 4. Repeat to form a second dangle. connect it to the top bezel loop.
bead onto each head pin.
2. Use the wire cutters to cut the wires, finishing 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to finish the
second earring.
leaving 3⁄8" above the spacer. 1. Open the loop of one dangle, using jeancampbellink.com
the chain-nose pliers, and connect
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Top 10 Found Objects for Recycled Art
C AT E P R AT O
I was reorganizing my art supplies and so on. Cloth Paper Scissors Editor Jenn
last weekend (yes, again) and I realized Mason says she recently began collecting
something: by far, my most populated vintage cookbooks with personal recipes
supply category is that of found object. It written in the margins. Hmmmm. That
seems like every superfluous, unwanted, or sounds dangerous.
“interesting” piece of vegetable, mineral, or
3. Nature finds. Shells, rocks, pinecones—
plastic sets off upcycling ideas in my head
nature is generous. Here again, though, you
and therefore finds a home in my stash.
could end up with buckets full of this stuff if
But my stash runneth over. you don’t constantly edit. Ask me about the
cottage cheese containers full of acorns I
So, once again, it is time to pare down. To
have squirreled away, sometime.
do that, I have to set priorities. What found
objects can I not create without? Is there 2. Bubble wrap. I confess to being a
anything I’m missing that I should add to my hoarder of this snappy wrapping, but
hoard (while deleting others)? honestly, it is my favorite background
stamp. I never refuse it.
I asked the other mixed-media editors
to choose their top found objects and I
compared those to my own. Turns out, there
was a lot of overlap. It seems some found
objects are more prone to being used in
artwork and upcycled crafts.
Here’s my Top 10 list, in ascending order:
10. Old paintbrushes (and other grungy
tools). I picked these because my artist
husband is also a painter in the home Paintbrush upcycled into a collage by
décor sense of the word. So I have a steady Karenliz.
supply of brushes with nice crusty handles
6. Ephemera. Receipts, tickets, or anything
and soft-hued bristles to turn into collages,
else with numbers makes a graphic statement.
assemblages and other recycled crafts.
Paper with lines, grids, or vintage handwriting Painted stick from nature provide texture in
9. Keys. I think keys are high on artists can also be upcycled into backgrounds. this piece by Erin Partridge.
list because they are plentiful, graphically To avoid ephemera overload, find a few 1. Buttons. Almost everyone I asked cited
interesting, and are loaded with symbolism. categories you are most drawn to and limit buttons as a favorite found object. I have
Also, they do not take up too much space. yourself to those. (For example, I always to agree. Most buttons—especially vintage
snatch up used wrapping paper but find I ones—are little works of art in themselves.
8. Boxes or containers to upcycle into
almost never use it again. So out it goes.) They offer color, shine, texture, and beauty
shadow boxes. If you are an assemblage
artist or just want and interesting way to 5. Containers with interesting bottoms to most any art project. I don't think you can
mount your art, these are essential. I myself for stamping. Collecting these can easily ever have too many. Just sort them by color
am partial to old drawers. Fortunately, put your found object stash over the top in jars and let them serve as décor.
containers like these are plentiful. (literally), so I try to keep to a few favorites, Now that I know which objects I like to
Unfortunately, they take up a lot of space. such such as Dairy Queen® cups and Fuze® use best (and which to limit), I can get down
Editing is essential. bottles. to the real business: turning them into art.
7. Old jewelry. When a mixed-media piece 4. Old books. Now here’s another plentiful I find the objects themselves inspiring.
needs a little “something,” vintage jewelry source for upcycled projects. You can make But when I need upcycling ideas, the artist
often fits the bill. upcycled art out every part of an old book, tutorials on Craft Daily offer how-tos and
but the pages, especially, can be used in helpful hints I might not have thought of
sculpture, collage, paper art, journaling, otherwise.
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techniques
STRINGING WIREWORKING KNOTTING
Stringing is a technique in which you To make a simple loop, grasp one end of A square knot is the classic sturdy knot
use beading wire, needle and thread, the wire with round-nose pliers. Hold- suitable for most stringing materials.
or other material to gather beads into ing on to the wire with one hand, gently Make an overhand knot, passing the
a strand. turn the pliers until the wire end and right end over the left end. Make anoth-
wire body touch. Create a 90° reverse er overhand knot, this time passing the
bend where they meet. left end over the right end. Pull tight.
For a wire-wrapped loop, cut the
ENDING AND ADDING THREAD desired length of wire and make a 90°
To end your thread, stop beading when bend 2" from one end. Use round-nose
you have at least 6" of working thread. pliers to hold the wire near the angle
Always end after completing a step up and bend the short end up and around
so that it won’t matter where you begin the pliers until it meets itself. Wrap the
the new round. Tie off the thread by wire tightly down the neck of the wire
passing back through the beadwork at to create a couple of coils. Trim the
a diagonal and tying half-hitch knots excess to finish.
after each chip or shared bead. Pass
through 3 Delicas and trim and melt the
end.
To begin a new doubled thread, tie a

knot in the end and melt or glue it to
seal it. Begin stitching at least 4 stitches simple loop
back in the work, knotting after each
shared bead. Exit a middle point bead
to begin the next round.
CRIMPING wrapped
String a crimp tube and the connection loop
finding (i.e., the loop of the clasp). Pass
back through the tube, leaving a short To form a WRAPPED LOOP, begin
tail. Use the back notch of the crimping with a 90° bend at least 2" from the end
pliers to press the length of the tube of the wire. Use round-nose pliers to
down between the wires, enclosing form a simple loop with a tail overlap-
them in separate chambers of the cres- ping the bend. Wrap the tail tightly
cent shape. Rotate the tube 90° and use down the neck of the wire to create a
the front notch of the pliers to fold the couple of coils. Trim the excess wire to
two chambers onto themselves, forming finish. Make a double-wrapped loop by
a clean cylinder. Trim the excess wire. wrapping the wire back up over the coils,
toward the loop, and trimming the wire
tail at the loop.
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