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Using one of the brass charm frames, I cut Friendly Plastic (avocado, black & turquoise) into shapes,
put them in the frame, put the frame on a griddle over the burner on the stove and kept it there until it melted, moved it
and cooled it.
You can use your brass charms and many products to create wonderful and unique embellishments for any project.
I used the large rope trimmed brass charm frame and cut Friendly Plastic in a specific design. This
was my first attempt and although I am not real thrilled with how it turned out- it was my first one and I was rather clumsy
with it but I did learn some things. After I had let it cool for a couple minutes, I wanted to see if I could stamp
into it- I could (wasn't sure so I did not have the stamp positioned better). The impression came out very good.
It did not stick to the stamp, but I think I may have some Staz On ink on the stamp next time for a litte more contrast.
I tried to create some contrast on the stamped fleur de lis with alcohol ink pens. I got it to show a little more detail.
The black Friendly Plastic on the sides was not as shiny as I would have liked it to be so I ran the alcohol ink pen over
it and it brought out a nice shine. Doesn't matter what color- it brings out the shine and gloss. I was using
an aw with a pointed tip to move the piece around so I decided to see if I could get some peaks in the avocado color by tapping
it into it. It did peak but after leaving it say on the heat, it melted back down again. You can pull and mix
the colors, you just need some tools to hold the charm down and move the plastic at the same time.
So I think I will experiment with it more. I like the colors, I like how it melted and was overall
pleased with it.
Have fun!
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