Kids Art As Charms, by Lynne Suprock

Kids Art As Charms

By Lynne Suprock

Our eldest grandson will soon turn seven.  This is an in between age, where play takes on goal oriented purpose and give those around can a sneak a peek at what sparks imagination and excitement.

Our little guy loves art projects and has become quite attentive to detail and color.  I was gifted a beautiful piece of scratch art recently, and, of course, thought it was the quite a beautiful piece of his creative art.

Since I love charm making and shrinking family pictures, pets or..... yes, even grandchild art, I thought that I would make myself a bracelet out of my gift.  I added beads make using Apoxie Sculpt and a special paint process.  A few buttons and sparkle and voila, nicely finished. 

HAPPY CREATIVE NEW YEAR!

For soldering jigs, perfect for hands free charm soldering, go to: 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/simplyprettystuff

How To Solder A Jump Ring To Any Charm: Art Project Tutorial 11, by Lynne Suprock

How To Solder A Jump Ring To Any Charm: Art Project Tutorial 11

by Lynne Suprock

I've been soldering for more than a dozen years, beginning with making stained glass pieces.  At first I took a class just to have fun and releive some of the stress from a clinical day spent with my students on a critical care unit. After the first class, however, I was hooked.  Combining the beautiful glass colors with the magic of molten metal was fascinating and satisfying.  It became a regular part of my mixed media creating.  Charms are lots of fun to create!

Today, I want to share how to get that pesky jump ring onto that gorgeous charm you've created.  It goes without saying that practice practice, practice makes almost perfect.....so don't give up after a few tries.  Keep practicing.  Hopefully a few tips and this close up video will help a bit.

What you will need is spelled out in the video.  Just know that you do not have to use the same products shown.  For instance, there are many flux brands and cleaner brands out there.  You will find whatever things work for you in your practice. I do use my own jig A LOT so I put up the link in case you would want one too.  They are adjustable and eliminate the need for a third hand device, which never worked very well for me, anyway.  The jigs also are great for securing rings with empty bezels to pour level resin!  

Click on the link below for the 4 minute tutorial video.  Feel free to like and subscribe for more free tutorials on my YouTube Channel, as well. xo

How To Solder A Jump Ring Onto A Charm

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