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Copper Hinged Locket Copper Hinged Locket From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-312

Copper Hinged Locket

Materials:

Copper embossing metal
Brass hinge
Decorative paper
Double-sided tape
20-gauge wire
Deep Impression embossing powder
Pearl Ex powder
Assorted beads
Punched metal leaves
Photo, reduced to fit the frame
Glue
Black nylon cord
Textured rubber mallet
Foam sheet
Heat gun
Cutting mat
Rotary cutter
Ruler
Clear embossing ink
Soft brush
1" circle punch
Round-nose pliers
Scissors

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

1. Cut two copper pieces 1-1/2" x 1-3/4" for the locket covers (figure A). Hammer with the mallet to create a textured finish, then heat the copper to enhance the color.

2. Apply clear embossing ink to the front and back covers. Pour on embossing powder and heat to melt the powder.

3. Add a touch of Pearl Ex powder with a soft brush (figure B). Heat to set the powder.

4. Remove the pin from the hinge and replace with an eye pin created from 20-gauge wire. Use pliers to create a small loop on one end and a decorative spiral on the other end of the wire.

5. Attach the front and back covers to the hinge with double-sided tape.

6. Cut three pieces of decorative paper, 1-1/2" x 1-3/4". Punch a circle in one piece, creating a locket picture frame (figure C).

7. Adhere the paper liners to the inside covers of the locket using double-stick tape (figure D).

8. Apply thin strips of double-sided tape to three sides of the picture frame and adhere to the inside back cover. Insert photo into the frame.

9. Cut a 36" length of black cord and lace through the eye pin. Knot the ends to secure the cord.

10. Embellish the front cover with assorted colored beads, decorative wire and metal leaves in the design of your choice.

• Green locket Apply Pearl Ex powder in duo blue/green and embellish with copper leaves and assorted blue, green and brown beads.

• Red locket Apply Pearl Ex powder in russet and embellish with copper leaves and assorted red and brown beads.

• Pink locket Apply Pearl Ex powder in duo red/blue and embellish with copper leaves and assorted brigh-pink and brown beads.

• Light-pink locket Apply Pearl Ex powder in interference violet and duo red/blue. Embellish with copper leaves and assorted light-pink and brown beads.

• Purple locket Apply Pearlustre amethyst embossing powder to melted deep impression powder. Embellish with copper leaves and assorted purple and brown beads.

GUESTS :
Jana Ewy
Designer and Instructor
American Art Clay Co. (AMACO)
Website: www.amaco.com