dimanche 1 février 2015

There Many Ways You Could Have Accessible Luxury

By Janine Hughes


One of the popular crafts that seem to keep people busy for hours is preserved flower jewelery. It might take a long time but the end results are well worth the effort. The main ingredient is liquid resin which is easily available from hobby and craft stores. It usually comes in two different bottles that need to be mixed together and the end result is a glutinous liquid. This is something those seeking accessible luxury can really take advantage of.

There are a large variety of resins and they are all made from an artificial fluid that gets mixed with a hardening agent. It dries fairly quickly and becomes an extremely tough solid. The most common resins are polyester, epoxy, polyurethane and silicone. Each of them can be used in different applications such as electronic casing, floor coatings and well as decorative sculptures and preservation.

They are also able to preserve photos, fabric as well as hair or any item that has sentimental value. Many people have requested that confetti from their wedding be preserved as well as bouquets. Each piece that is made will be unique as they all made by hand. The process takes about one week as each piece is sourced, the resin in mixed and pored and then left to harden for seven days. It will then be drilled and filed ensuring that it will be smooth, beautiful and one of a kind.

Another kind of keepsake is creating paperweights. These can be made with resin as well as glass. The glass unfortunately is liable to break if accidentally dropped or knocked but not with resin. They are very hardy and very unlikely to be damaged no matter how many times it might be dropped. Each one is customized to specific requirements and can be beautiful and very elegant.

Amber which is fossilized tree resin is also used in making jewelery as well as an ingredient in perfumes and a healing agent. It has a beautiful color and keeps its natural beauty. Many people preserve special keep sakes in this resin as it will last a life time and will never lose its color.

Another piece of jewelery that can be given to someone special is a stained glass picture, teardrop multi colored necklace and even brooches with butterflies or a personal memento inserted. They can be two toned or multi colored. Some people are even starting to preserve their favorite candy be it chocolate, jelly babies, liquorice or love hearts.

Another unique piece is to make a ring, ear rings and even cuff links and add hundreds and thousands. Some are even making clear resin buttons filled with their favorite sweet or shell. The possibilities are endless and are guaranteed to bring a smile each time one sees the special article.

Preserved flower jewelery can either be made in sterling silver or resin and because it is similar to glass it will magnify the object making it appear 3D. This will ensure that the natural beauty will be seen and the colors will never fade. Encased in the resin one can also leave a name and date or if preferred a special message for that special someone.




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