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Example of a Make it in Metal project Make it in Metal
By Linda Peterson

Materials
  • Amaco® ArtEmboss®— Medium Pewter, Bright Gold
  • Double-sided tape
  • FiberMark: White Board
  • Jewelry findings of choice








Step 1
Cut out pattern from white board. Place pattern onto Pewter ArtEmboss® and cut out, leaving 1/4" border around all sides. Fold metal around to back. Apply double-stick tape to back. Cut out additional Pewter ArtEmboss® from pattern and apply to back.
Step 2
Run wooden stylus around metal to make them lay flat. Use wooden stylus to make tiny indentations around border.
Step 3
Crumple up a piece of ArtEmboss® Bright Gold. Open and flatten out as smooth as possible allowing small creases to remain. Cut into asymetrical shape. Apply double-stick tape to back and press onto front of pendant where desired.
Step 4
From a scrap piece of pewter, draw a spiral with the stylus then cut out. Apply double-stick tape to back and apply to front center of pendant.
Step 5
Punch with 1/16" paper punch. Add jump rings and other jewelry findings to complete pendant and earings.



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