

I'm involved in two charm bracelet swaps. This is the first set of charms that I've made. They are pretty simple but I'm happy with how they turned out. Here's the scoop:
Materials:
1" wood disk
Various collage images
Crystal Laquer (made by Sakura Hobby Craft)
14K Gold leafing pen
Ultimate Glue
Dremel w/tiny drill bit
20 gauge wire
Various beads/charms
Acrylic paint/varnish
First drill a hole near the top (on the face of the disk) big enough for a jump ring. Then drill a hole on the side of the disk - in line with the top hole. This is where you will add your dangle. Paint the entire disk in your choice of color. Cut a collage image to fit the disk (use a 1" circle punch if you have one - I don't but I'm going to buy one soon!). Glue it on. Cut out your words - glue them on. Color around the edge of the disk with the 14K gold leafing pen, also color the edges of the collage image. Squeeze the Crystal Laquer around the edges of the disk then proceed to fill in the disk wiht the laquer. Let it dry for an hour or two. Take your 20 gauge wire and cut a piece about 1 1/4". Bend the very tip over and squish it. Dip the tip into the Ultimate Glue and then 'screw' it into the hole on the side of the disk. Let dry for a few minutes. Add beads and bend wire into a spiral or a design. Make a jump ring for the top if you don't have any on hand.
wohooo hope those are for the one we are doing together...they are awesome...
Posted by: Sherry Goshon at April 16, 2007 5:43 PMAwesome! And cool tutorial, too! Thanks! I got a kick out of some of the wording on your images! Only my Judi!
Posted by: Kai at April 16, 2007 6:00 PMWOW!! They are wonderful. Love the sayings.
Love & Hugs
Fran
super cool charms, thanks for the tut!
Posted by: kerry s. at April 17, 2007 1:17 AMWow Judi, These charms are so beautiful. Love the little babies. Thanks for the tutorials. Hugs...heera
Posted by: Heera at April 17, 2007 8:07 AMWhat darling and clever little charms you created! I should make some with a doggy motiff for Isabella's collar! LOL!
Linda F from FL
Great tutorial! Can't wait to try it out. Hmm, I see a dremel tool sometime in my future. :-)
Posted by: Tami at April 17, 2007 10:54 AMThese are really fantastic! You always come up with the most amazing ideas!
Thanks for sharing how you made them!!
Pictures AND directions! Awesome.
Posted by: zhenia at April 18, 2007 3:46 PMWow!I love what I see, you are just amazing!!
Posted by: Jacque at April 21, 2007 2:10 AMI LOVE LOVE LOVE these -- did you invent them yourself?? I am in a charm making mode myself lately, but I only use beads. Making my own focal never even entered my mind... too cool! I hope you know how much I appreciate how generously you share your methods.
JudiA
Posted by: JudiA at April 21, 2007 2:56 PMI love your charms. I also make charms from
small wood pieces (circles, rectangles, etc.)
But you gave me some new ideas.
Thank you.
Posted by: darlene at November 16, 2007 3:55 AM