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        Rocker Belt Buckles

        Channel your inner rock star with these fun-to-make fashion accessories. Bring on the glam with this rock-inspired belt buckle, customized with glitter and rhinestones.

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        Materials and Tools:

        belt buckle blank with a ridge
        rock 'n roll images
        scrapbooking or wrapping paper
        glue stick
        rhinestones
        jewel glue
        toothpick
        découpage medium
        ultra-fine glitter
        small paintbrush
        leather paints
        paintbrushes
        leather belt

        Steps:

        1. Trim the paper and the image(s) to fit inside the belt buckle blank well. Glue paper to the inside of the buckle blank.

        2. Decide on the placement and glue image(s) in place.

        3. Using jewel glue and a toothpick, attach rhinestones in a decorative pattern.

        4. Add glitter to a small amount of découpage medium and brush over both the image(s) and rhinestones. Work carefully to keep the medium in the well of the belt buckle. Let dry overnight, or longer if needed.

        5. Decorate the belt with leather paints and attach buckle to belt.

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        Resources

        • Castin' Craft Clear Liquid Plastic Casting Resin and Catalyst from Environmental Technology Inc. (ETI)