anyone have directions for the microscope slide necklaces?

[nicurn]

I need directions, anyone have any? thanks, maggie

 

[Rebecca12345]

Here are some instructions for you


http://www.azcentral.com/home/crafty/articles/0517craftyideas17.html

 

[maleficent1959]

I am so totally making some of these.

 

[nicurn]

thanks! maggie

 

[Rebecca12345]

wouldn't these be awesome with old vintage photos?

I have seen similar made into charm bracelets too

 

[MamaCrush]

Found this project sheet on the Michaels website which gives directions for the sodering look rather than using the aluminum/copper tape around the microscope necklaces. Hope this helps!

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=e02488&categoryid=

 

[Rebecca12345]

Here is another good article:

http://beadjewelry.net/articles/framed_art_jewelry.htm

 

[aurora19]

Maggie,

Not that you need anymore ideas but the microscope slides make beautiful christmas ornaments for a tabletop tree too!

Kim

 

[Imzadi]

There are squeeze tubes of simulated leading that actually looks like the real thing. You can use it in place of the silver foil and get a real leaded look. These are NOT the cheap, rubbery ones made by Gallery Glass or Plaid. These actually look & feel enough like authentic metal lead when dried.

The companies are Pebeo Vitrial and L&B. You can find the tubes at some Michael's Arts & Crafts & finer art supply stores in the glass paint/craft sections.

Pebeo calls their tubes "outliners". The silver looks closest to traditional glass leading. Pebeo Outliner

Here is a fuzzy picture of how you can make squiggles & doodles over your glass also for decrations. Or to outline small rhinestones, wire, or charms already glued down to the glass. Pebeo squiggles

Here is a link for the L & B simulated leading: L & B Simulated leading

Here is another link for pendant ideas that I like:
http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/cp.html

Oh, btw, cutting glass, especially when they are as thin as the microslides is easy. You can get a simple glass cutter from any hardware store for about $3. Just dip the wheel end of the cutter in vegetable oil, & "score" the glass with the wheel (like drawing a straight line with a pencil & ruler) then snap along the line. A little sandpaper to smooth down rough edges, and your done. This way, you can make square charms or cut off the corners for new shapes.
Glass cutter (wheel edge on left)

 

[Daisymae26]

the necklaces would look really cool with pics of vinatge disney characters like the original mickey mouse. i can't wait to make some!

 

[Imzadi]

Found this old thread.
Bumping back up to make some in time for Christmas!

 

[logan&tylersmama]

where do you get the microscope slides from?
they look like fun! would love to try this