UTEE and Perfect Pearls Pendants
UTEE and Perfect Pearls Pendants
A couple weeks ago we were discussing UTEE and Pearl Ex and the like and I mentioned some jewelry pieces we made at Scramp Camp. So since I had the melting pot out last night for the bead class I made a few of these up and took photos to show you how to do it too!
Supplies:
Melting Pot
Ultra Thick Embossing Powder (UTEE) - clear
FLEX - not needed, but helps make the finished piece less fragile
Perfect Pearls or Pearl Ex
Interesting background stamps
Memory Frames
1. Get your UTEE and Flex melting in the Melting Pot.
2. Mix some clear UTEE and the Perfect Pearls in small cups.
Supplies:
Melting Pot
Ultra Thick Embossing Powder (UTEE) - clear
FLEX - not needed, but helps make the finished piece less fragile
Perfect Pearls or Pearl Ex
Interesting background stamps
Memory Frames
1. Get your UTEE and Flex melting in the Melting Pot.
2. Mix some clear UTEE and the Perfect Pearls in small cups.
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- UTEE and FLEX beginning to melt
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- cups with Perfect Pearls & UTEE mixed
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3. Turn the stamps you want to use rubber side up on your work surface and place the memory frames on an area that looks good to you.
4. Once the UTEE is all melted add small puddles of the now colored UTEE to the pot and allow that to melt.
4. Once the UTEE is all melted add small puddles of the now colored UTEE to the pot and allow that to melt.
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- frames placed on stamps
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- pouring UTEE/Perfect Pearl mix into pot
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- colored UTEE mixtures melting
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5. Now you are going to carefully pour your mixture into the frames, let it fill up nice and high.
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6. Let it sit until it's really cooled down. Remember it's VERY hot and the frame will also be very hot. If you get a little bubble you can zap it with your heat gun to "pop" it.
7. Carefully pull up - it releases very easily - turn over and see your work of art.
7. Carefully pull up - it releases very easily - turn over and see your work of art.
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If you don't like how they turn out - very easy to open the frame, remelt and try again!
I made little "buttons" with the leftovers in the pot by pouring the mixture into washers and then they pop right out after drying.
I made little "buttons" with the leftovers in the pot by pouring the mixture into washers and then they pop right out after drying.
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wow those are great Nancy..have you ever tried layering an image in there too?
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Re: UTEE and Perfect Pearls Pendants
Nancy these are terrific also! Ladies we just need time to do all these terrific things. Can't wait to try this one also. BTW - What exactly is Flex?
Cheryl
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troublesmom wrote:Nancy these are terrific also! Ladies we just need time to do all these terrific things. Can't wait to try this one also. BTW - What exactly is Flex?
Me too Cheryl, I need to know about Flex. And as soon as I scoop up my chin off the desk (from being astounded at how cool this is) I want to know all about this.
Nancy this is waaay cool of a method. I'm really excited about trying this.
I have a load of those frames that someday I was going to do something with...this is it.
FARLEY in Sacramento
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SO COOL! Thanks Nancy for the help. Between Luanne and you-- we will all be Utee-abled.
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Flex is an additive that makes UTEE more durable.
you can buy it most places that sell UTEE--comes in same kind of container.
provides extra flexibility & strength to your UTEE creations
you can buy it most places that sell UTEE--comes in same kind of container.
provides extra flexibility & strength to your UTEE creations
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I see lots more time spent with my melting pot in my future! thanks for the demo
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Wow! My melting pot is definitely getting a work out this week. My phone better not ring!
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Very cool Nancy.....good thing my melting pot is still out