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Wood Burned Necklace
Use a pencil handle type of wood burning tool that is ideal for burning an image in the surface of the wood. An example of that tool would be a specialized 25-watt iron. The user is able to get close to the work for maximum control over his creation. Purchase a tool that has a variety of interchangeable tips, such as calligraphy tip, dot tip, shading tip and a pattern transfer tip. After burning the outline color with your favorite markers, watercolors or acrylic paint. |
Blank Wood Necklaces
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Wood Paper Collage Necklace
Print out the free circle printable wood collage necklace sheet for making your own wooden necklace. Directions: 1) Print the images onto a sheet of white or ivory Cover Stock. 2) Cut out the images 3) Glue the back of the paper image with Elmer's white glue. 4) Press the circle cut image face up onto the wood blank. 5) Smooth the edge of the paper making sure to get out any bubbles and excess glue. 6) Let dry. 7) When the piece is dry, light sand all around the edges with a paper nail file so as to smooth and blend into the surface of the wood. For sizing- When you open the pdf file and print it, you may have to slightly re-size the circle images to fit the size circle blank you want to use. This PDF file provided is sized for 1" circle crafts. Download the file to an editing program to size the circle to your specifications.. |
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Paint itA) You want to lightly sand the surface of the raw blank wood before you begin painting.
B) Then, paint the base of the circle of the desired color with the acrylic paints. |
Painted Wood Necklaces
Materials:
1) You will need to use artist acrylic paints such as Folk Art or Americana brands. 2) You will also need some good quality artist brushes to paint with. 3) Paper nail file for light sanding. 4) Water base satin varnish for protection. 5) Transfer paper |
Wear itC) When the base coat is dry, transfer the image you will be painting onto base with transfer paper. or paint the image freehand.
D) Next, paint your image. E) When you are done, give your art a coat of satin varnish for protection. |
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