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Rock Star Channel your inner rock star with these fun-to-make fashion accessories. From "Creative Juice" episode DCRJ-702

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Rocker Belt Buckles

Bring on the glam with this rock-inspired belt buckle, customized with glitter and rhinestones.

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Rocker Belt Buckles

Materials:

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

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 (figure A).

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

3. Using jewel glue and a toothpick, attach rhinestones in a decorative pattern (figure C).

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

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

Figure D

Figure E

5. Decorate the belt with leather paints (figure F).

6. Attach buckle to belt (figure G).

Figure F

Figure G

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