Soar Like a Bird Necklace
This beautiful pendant necklace from Melony Bradley would make a great gift for Mother's Day or a graduation. Made with a variety of craft supplies, this Soar Like a Bird Necklace is a must for fans of mixed media and unique handmade pendants.
Materials:
- Wood finches
- Various unfinished wood pieces
- A variety of paints
- Pearl Ex
- Wax
- Sand paper or nail file
- Paintbrush
- Strong adhesive
- Rhinestone chain
- Wire nips
- Various other embellishments to decorate your bird
Instructions:
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I used Jacquard Products Neopaque paints and Pearl Ex to create a shabby chic look to my pieces.
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First I painted the pieces in White and Black.
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When the pieces were dry to the touch, I applied wax randomly to the pieces. Then I painted them the opposite color.
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Let the pieces dry to the touch again and then lightly sand the surface with a sanding block or nail file. Areas where the wax was applied will sand off easily to reveal a distressed finish.
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Next, mix a little Pearl Ex Varnish with pearl ex in Pewter until you have a slightly creamy consistency.
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Dry brush the Pearl Ex across the surface of the wood pieces with a paintbrush.
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Once the pieces are dry, you can begin to assemble the pieces using a strong tacky glue, such as Aleenes Liquid Fusion.
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Now the real fun begins. Embellishment!
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Attach some rhinestone chain to the edges of the wood circle, using wire nips to cut the chain as needed for the appropriate length. Place a thin line of liquid fusion to the edge of the circle and glue the pieces on.
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Now add various embellishment such as a pretty flower to the wing and some flat backed gems, secured with tacky glue.
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At the last minute, I decided to add an eye painted on with a thin brush.
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I added small computer printed sentiment to the tail using a foam brush and collage pauge.
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