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Balinese-Inspired Bracelet Balinese-Inspired Bracelet From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-311

Balinese-Inspired Bracelet

Materials:

Tim Holtz Adirondack alcohol inks? from Ranger Industries
Posh Impressions? posh accent pens? from Ranger Industries
Glossy Accents? from Ranger Industries
Small circle punch
5/8" circle punch
White Rollabind binding discs, small and medium sizes
Zap-a-Gap? glue
Ultimate glue?
Bracelet blanks
Rubber stamps, stickers, photocopies of clip art, copyright-free
photographs, personal photographs, typewriter key stickers, etc.
Foam cosmetic sponges
Optional: flat-backed rhinestone jewels
Optional: laminating machine

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1. Determine the artwork that you want to be the focus of your bracelet. If you use medium discs, you will need six pieces of artwork; if you use small discs, you will need 12 pieces. Punch or cut out the artwork to fit the disc.

2. To create the "dyed" look on the bracelet, as well as on the stamped artwork, dab the discs with the Accent Pens.

Figure A

3. Drop dots of various colors of alcohol inks on a makeup wedge, then dab the foam wedge over the metallic inked discs; you'll see the alcohol in the inks work with one another to create a colorful look (figure A).

4. Load a new makeup wedge with alcohol ink and dab onto the bracelet blanks.

Figure B

5. Glue or place chosen artwork into the discs (figure B). If glue is used, use Ultimate Glue, which dries clear. Laminate artwork before placing in the discs.

6. Once dry, fill the discs with Glossy Accents and let dry.

Hint: Practice on scrap paper to remove any air bubbles and t establish a flow to fill in the discs.

7. Use a glue such as Zap-a-Gap to adhere discs to the bracelet.