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jewelry techniques
About Vintaj Natural Brass Co. Contents
Vintaj Natural Brass Co. is a dream fulfilled of three women-sisters Wendy Mullane and Jeanne Holland, along with their close friend,
Jess Italia Lincoln. Born with kindred spirits the three were brought together through their passion for jewelry design in a place offering PATINAS.......................................................................................3
natural beauty, history and inspiration-the small eclectic and art inspiring town of Galena IL.
The spark ignited when Wendy and Jeanne were teaching jewelry design to a women’s group in their church in the spring of 2001. IMAGE TRANSFER ALTERED BLANKS..............................................5
Playfully and artfully manipulating a filigree bead, Jeanne opened it and wrapped it around a glass stone. Wendy and Jeanne DecoEtch WITH THE SIZZIX BIGkick..................................................7
immediately realized the unlimited potential of what they now term “creative settings” and began to design together full time as Vintaj
Design Studios. Not only did this venture give the opportunity for an income and creative outlet, but also it allowed time for the things DISTRESSED ARTE METAL..............................................................9
they considered most important: raising their children and serving in the community. Wanting to share this opportunity with others like
themselves, they began to explore the notion of offering their jewelry components to the beading industry. Impressed with Jess’s unique DecoEmboss WITH THE SIZZIX BIGkick.............................................11
sense of design, creativity, talent and fervor, Wendy and Jeanne invited her to join them. Immediately applying her talents, Jess began
ALCOHOL INKS ON ARTE METAL..................................................13
implementing a campaign to reach beaders all over the world. (Sharing their unique products and innovative techniques by exhibiting in
bead shows and being featured in books, magazines and key publications) Jess completed the circle, and through their combined efforts, LAYERED RIVETING......................................................................15
Vintaj Natural Brass Co. was born. Three artisans, here to share the good fortune they’ve found through working together, as one, in
the spirit of inspiration, friendship and harmony… DAPPED BEZEL WITH POLYMER CLAY............................................17

DECORATIVE FILIGREE................................................................19
About Vintaj components®

HAMMERED ARTISAN COPPER.......................................................21

Eco-friendly
Our process is eco-friendly. Vintaj natural brass, arte metal and artisan copper are not antique plated. MELT ART OPEN BACK BEZEL.......................................................23
They are nickel and lead-free compliant. Natural brass is solid brass consisting of 85% copper and 15%
zinc. Arte metal is a ferrite (iron) based metal. Artisan copper is solid copper. HAMMERED ARTE METAL FINDINGS ............................................25
Hand Embellished MELT ART DECORIVETS...............................................................27
Each and every Vintaj embellishment undergoes a meticulous, hand embellishing process.
Due to the careful, hand process used on each Vintaj piece, every embellishment has its own unique JOURNAL PENDANT.....................................................................29
color and luster. It is the subtle differences in color that give our product such depth and dimension. ALTERED BLANK CANVAS BEZEL...................................................31
made in the usa
We are proud to say that our entire natural brass, arte metal and artisan copper product lines are
made in the USA. RESOURCES.................................................................................33

Discover our Idea Gallery & blog for even more inspiration at vintaj.com.
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Shake bottle well. Use a paint brush to Use a paint brush to

Dispense a small amount apply a thin coat of apply a thin coat of jade
of verdigris, jade, marine verdigris patina to the patina to the edges of the Materials List
and cobalt patina onto a surface of the dragonfly. wings. Blot with a paper
• 51x63mm Dragonfly
non-stick craft sheet. towel.
Verdigris, Jade,
4 5 6 Marine and Cobalt
Vintaj Patinas
• Paper Towel
Technique
Patinas Necessary Tools
“Fluttering Wings”
by: Jeanne Holland • Non-Stick Craft
Sheet
• Paint Brush
Use a paint brush to Use a paint brush to Blot with a paper towel. • Reliefing Block
apply a thin coat of apply a thin coat of cobalt • Heat tool
marine patina to the patina to the body of the
center of the wings. dragonfly.
Blot with a paper towel.
Helpful Tips
7 8 9
Relief your project
before the patina
has completely
Vintaj Patinas bring old beauty to any piece. cured. The longer it
They are opaque inks specially formulated cures, the tougher
to adhere to metal and create beautiful and the finish to relief.
durable patina effects. Layer on thick for a
Use a paint brush to Use the dark gray side of a To add durability to the
bold color or apply in thin coats to allow the
touch up the wings with Reliefing Block to remove patina finish, heat the
metal to shine through.
verdigris patina. Blot with patina from the raised entire piece with a heat
a paper towel. areas of the dragonfly. tool. Allow to completely
cool before handling.
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Trace the outline of a blank Use a flat tip paint brush While paint is still wet,
onto a black and white to apply an even layer place the painted side Materials List
laser photo copy or high of gold acrylic paint to of the blank inside the • 50x32mm Victorian
quality Epson Photo 1400 the surface of the altered traced outline. Silhouette Altered Blank
ink jet print. blank. • Laser Photocopy
(Reversed)
4 5 6 • Gold Adirondack
Metallics Paint Dabber
• ICE Resin
Necessary Tools
• Pencil
• Paint Brush
• Popsicle Stick
Use a popsicle stick to Once completely dry, Gently rub your finger • Mini Mister
smooth over the back of spray water from a Mini over the wet paper. • Non-Stick Craft Sheet
Technique paper, removing any air Mister over the paper Start in the center of the • Metal Awl
Image Transfer bubbles. Allow paint to backing. Be sure the blank, carefully removing
Altered Blanks dry for a couple of hours. entire surface is saturated. it from the image.
Helpful Tips
“Memories of You” 7 8 9
by: Jeanne Holland While mostly cured,
use a metal awl to
remove excess resin
Photo transfers can range from from the blank hole.
personal photos for keepsake pieces Image transfers can
to graphic scenes, words and dates. also be sealed using
Just remember to reverse your UTEE and Melting
image for words, letters and Re-wet and repeat as Mix equal parts of Use a popsicle stick to pot.*See steps 4&5
numbers when printing out. necessary. Once the ICE Resin according apply resin to the blank, on pg. 28.
surface has dried it will to the manufacturer’s covering the entire
slightly whiten again, instructions. Place blank surface. Allow to cure
leaving a cloudy finish. on a non-stick craft sheet. overnight.
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 Materials List
• 52x17mm Feathered
Wing Altered Blank
• Onyx Vintaj Patina
1 • Paper Towel

Necessary Tools
• Botanical Flourish
DecoEtch Die
• Vintaj BIGkick
Machine by Sizzix
Once you have determined • Paint Brush
the design area, place the • Reliefing Block
blank face down on the
DecoEtch die.

Helpful Tips
Technique 2 3 4
Relief the reverse
DecoEtch with
side of the etched
the Sizzix BIGkick
The Vintaj DecoEtch dies by Sizzix create
blank for a double
“Inscribed Keys” sided design. Create
a thin etched line in Vintaj natural brass,
by: Rose Noble
dozens of different
artisan copper and arte metal blanks.
designs from one die
Varying lengths of etched blanks add
by placing the blank
dimension to this piece.
Place the die between the Use a paint brush to apply To highlight the raised on different areas of
clear plates on top of the onyx patina to the blank. areas of the blank, use the the die.
solo shim and platform. Use a paper towel to white side of a Reliefing
Crank it through one remove the excess patina Block. Polish with the
time. while it is still wet. light gray side.
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• 44.5x32.5mm
1 Harvest Maiden
• Renaissance Wax
• Paper Towel

Necessary Tools
• Steel Bench Block
• Rubber Dampening
Block
Place an arte metal • 8oz Ball Pein
hollow back pendant Hammer
on a Steel Bench Block • Reliefing Block
and Rubber Dampening
Block. Use the flat end
of Ball Pein Hammer to
flatten the pendant.
Helpful Tips
2 3 4
Technique
Distressed Arte Metal Hammer to flatten and add Don’t be dainty.
character to pendants and charms. Hammer both
“Treasured Sea”
Create beautifully rustic, distressed sides several times
by: Jess Italia Lincoln
jewelry components! with a good solid
blow each time.
Turn pendant over to the To highlight the raised Use a paper towel to
back side and continue to areas of the pendant, apply a small amount
hammer and smooth out use the white side of a of Renaissance Wax to
any curves or creases. Reliefing Block. Polish protect from oxidation.
with the light gray side.
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• 43x35mm Songbird
Altered Blank

Necessary Tools
• Wildflower Vines
DecoEmboss Die
• Vintaj BIGkick
Machine by Sizzix
• Reliefing Block

Technique
DecoEmboss with
the Sizzix BIGkick Helpful Tips
“Upon Wings” 1 2 3
by: Jess Italia Lincoln Create dozens of
different designs
from one die by
placing the blank
The Vintaj DecoEmboss dies by Sizzix on different areas
create a raised area in Vintaj natural brass, of the die. Relief
artisan copper and arte metal blanks. The the reverse side of
beautiful contrast of the simply reliefed design the embossed blank
stands out and adds dimension to any piece. Once you have determined Place the die between the To highlight the raised for a double sided
the design area, place clear plates on top of the areas of the blank, use the design.
the blank face up on the solo shim and platform. white side of a Reliefing
DecoEmboss die. Close the Crank it through one Block. Polish with the
die on top of the blank. time. light gray side.
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Use the 8.5mm barrel of

Filigree Shaping Pliers
to form a curved cuff Materials List
from the Rectangle Blank • 45x20mm Rectangle
Connector. Blank Connector
• 38mm Waterlily
2 3 4 • Copper Adirondack
Metallic Mixatives
• Paper Towel
• Ginger & Hazelnut
Adirondack Alcohol Ink
Technique • Vintaj Glaze
Alcohol Inks on
Arte Metal Necessary Tools
“WaterLily Cuff” Apply Copper Metallic While mixative is still Apply a few drops of • Filigree Shaping
by: Jeanne Holland Mixatives to various areas wet, use a paper towel to ginger and hazelnut Pliers
of an arte metal waterlily. lightly dab mixative and alcohol inks to the other • Reliefing Block
create a mottled finish. areas of the waterlily. • Paint Brush

Helpful Tips
Alcohol inks add a semi translucent color with a luminous 5 6 7
quality to the arte metal. The copper, rust and ginger inks
blend well with the rich black of the arte metal and create When using
a beautiful contrast against the reliefed silver areas. multiple inks, group
complementary
colors that will
blend well together.
Use a paper towel to dab Use the dark gray side of Use a paint brush to
and blend the ink and Reliefing Block to remove apply Vintaj Glaze to the
quicken drying time. ink from the raised areas. entire surface and seal in
Buff and polish with the the inks.
other sides.
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• 20x18mm Queen
Bee Connector
• 29mm Arte Metal
Blank Square (2)
• 1/2” Nail Head
Rivets (4)
Use a Metal Awl to Lay the bee connector Use 1.5mm Hole Punch • 20x14mm Embossed
enlarge the holes of a bee over two embossed arte Pliers to create holes over Keyhole
connector in order to fit metal blanks. Use a the marked areas. • 18x14mm Woodland Leaf
the diameter of the nail Sharpie to mark where • 30mm Violet Sprig
head rivets. you would like the holes. • 13x12mm Copper
Teensie Nouveau Leaf
Technique 4 5 6 • 18x3mm Copper
Layered Riveting Prairie Leaf
“Bee Garden” • 29x14mm Floret
by: Jeanne Holland • 7.5mm Pinwheel
Washers (3)
Necessary Tools
• Metal Awl
Insert ½” nail head Continue layering another While using a metal awl • Extra Fine Point
rivets through the back fastenable, bee connector to hold the stacked pieces Sharpie Marker
side of the blanks. Stack and washers on the rivets down tightly, trim the • 1.5mm Hole Punch Pliers
fastenables and charms using the bee connector rivet to approximately • Steel Bench Block
onto the rivets. to join the two blanks. 1/16”using Flush Cutters. • Rubber Dampening Block
• Flush Cutter
7 8 9 • 4oz Ball Pein Hammer

Helpful Tips

Use a Steel Bench

1/2” long nail head rivets are Block stacked on
perfect for stacking multiple layers top of a Rubber
of charms for a delightful collage. While holding the stacked Strike the rivet with the Use 1.5mm Hole Punch Dampening Block
pieces down, use the flat side of the hammer Pliers to add a hole to for your riveting
round end of a Ball Pein until flat. Repeat with each corner of the top surface.
Hammer to mushroom remaining rivets to secure blank in order to add
out the trimmed rivet. all of your pieces. jump rings.
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Dapping a bezel Materials List

creates a deeper
cavity for holding • 42mm Rosemal Bezel
polymer clay, resin • 28.5x9mm Copper
Place a rosemal bezel over Place a Wood Punch Kneed clay to soften. Open Leaf
or UTEE.
a medium size opening over the center of the Press the clay into the • 2” Head Pin
on a Wooden Dapping bezel and strike with the cavity of the bezel. Form • Anglesite Parado
Block. flat end of a Ball Pein the clay along the edges. Jewelry Clay
Hammer to dap. • Jet & Citrus Adirondack
Paint Dabbers
4 5 6 • Paper Towel
• Renaissance Wax
• Liquid Fusion Glue

Necessary Tools
• Wooden Dapping
Block & Punch
Use a copper leaf to Lightly press 3mm Metal Use a head pin to create • 8oz Ball Pein Hammer
Technique imprint patterns along Letter Stamps into the additional texture. Bake • 3mm Letter Set
Dapped Bezel with the edges of the clay. clay to spell out your clay pendant according
• Conventional Oven
Polymer Clay • Paint Brush
message. to the manufacturer’s
“Earth, Sea & Sky” instructions.
by: Jeanne Holland Helpful Tips
7 8 9
You can also
use hollow back
pendants & charms
to create beautiful
clay collages. Try
adding color with
alcohol inks for a
Use a paint brush to Use a paper towel to The clay will slightly vibrant look!
apply jet and citrus paint. apply a small amount of shrink during baking. Tap
Remove excess paint with Renaissance Wax to seal bezel against table to pop
a paper towel. in the paint. out clay and use dab of
clear glue to secure.
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Use 1.5mm Hole Punch Center the blank on the Continue to crimp the
Pliers to add a hole inside of the filigree. Use folded petals tightly Materials List
opposite the pre-drilled Chain Nose Pliers to against the blank until • 33.5mm Copper
hole in an etched copper turn in the petals of the they are symmetrical and Large Circle Blank
large circle blank. filigree. secure. • 42mm Passion Flower
Petal Filigree
4 5 6 • 19x16mm Filigree
Leaf Charm
• 17x16.5mm Copper
Watchful Bird
• 7.25mm Jump Ring
Necessary Tools
Technique • 1.5mm Hole
Decorative Filigree Use a Metal Awl to enlarge Use the ring to attach a Use Chain Nose Pliers to Punch Pliers
“Summer’s Garden” the hole at the top of a copper bird charm. Use feed the curved bird wing • Chain Nose Pliers
by: Jeanne Holland filigree leaf charm to fit a the tip of Rosary Pliers through an opening near • Metal Awl
7.25mm jump ring. to curve the wing on the the bottom center of the • Rosary Pliers
bird charm. filigree leaf charm.
Helpful Tips
7 8 9
Get creative and
wrap filigree around
Adding a layer of filigree gives stones, found objects
weight and substance to any piece and pendants.
and added beauty of detail. For a unique look
form filigree in
an asymmetrical
Continue by crimping Use Chain Nose Pliers to Continue by bending and fashion.
down the wing from wrap the opposite wing crimping from the back
the front of the bird to around the edge of the side of the leaf to secure.
secure. leaf.
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 Applying Onyx patina to hammered
artisan copper creates contrast and
appeal. Multiple layers and types of
hammering create a one of a kind
piece with handmade quality.

Materials List
• 33.5mm Copper Large
Circle Blank
1 2 • Onyx Vintaj Patina
• Paper Towel

Necessary Tools
• Steel Bench Block
• Rubber Dampening
Block
• 4oz Ball Pein
Technique Use the round end of a Continue to add texture Hammer
Hammered with the round end of
4oz Ball Pein Hammer • Paint Brush
Artisan Copper the hammer. The harder
to create texture and • Reliefing Block
“Ivy Forest” dimples on the surface of you strike the larger and
by: Jeanne Holland the blank. deeper the dimples.

3 4 5 Helpful Tips

Use a Steel Bench

Block stacked on
top of a Rubber
Dampening Block
for your hammering
surface. Hammer
Use the rim of the Use a paint brush to apply Use the dark gray side of a
against concrete,
hammer to create a few onyx patina to the blank. Reliefing Block to highlight
stones, etc. to create
a variety of textures.
strikes and dashes over Use a paper towel to the raised areas of the
your textured blank. remove the excess patina blank. Buff and polish with
while it is still wet. the other sides.
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Trace the diameter of Turn the Melting Pot

a framed scrollwork to UTEE setting. Pour
Materials List
pendant on old newsprint. a teaspoon amount of
Use scissors to cut slightly UTEE onto the craft • 35mm Framed
inside the circle. sheet. Allow to melt. Scrollwork
• Old Newsprint
3 4 5 • Clear UTEE
(Ultra Thick
Embossing Enamel)
Necessary Tools
• Pencil
Technique • Scissors
Melt Art • Melting Pot
Open Back Bezel Use Chain Nose Pliers to Use Chain Nose Pliers Pour 1 teaspoon of • Non-stick Craft Sheet
“Memoir” place the newsprint circle to place the framed UTEE in the center of • Teaspoon
by: Jeanne Holland over melted UTEE. Allow scrollwork over the the framed scrollwork • Chain Nose Pliers
UTEE to soak through newsprint paper and to coat the top of the • Metal Awl
the paper. melted UTEE. pendant.
Helpful Tips
6 7 8
Once cooled you
can remove any
excess UTEE that
is left on the edges
with scissors and
smooth the edges by
While clear UTEE is not as hard or durable as jewelry sanding with the
grade resins, you can create a finished piece in the Allow the UTEE to melt Use Chain Nose Pliers Turn off the Melting Pot dark gray side of a
matter of minutes without waiting overnight for curing. completely. and Metal Awl to carefully and allow to completely Reliefing Block.
slide the pendant off of cool. Use the Metal Awl
the craft sheet onto the to remove any excess
Melting Pot surface. UTEE from the loop.
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Use the flat end of a Ball Use two pair of Chain Materials List
Pein Hammer to flatten Nose Pliers to straighten • 15mm Arte Metal
a 15mm arte metal jump out and re-close the jump Jump Ring
ring. ring. • 1.5 inch Arte Metal
Head Pins (3)
• 12.5mm Copper Acorn
3 4 5 Bead Cap
• Lucite Flower
Necessary Tools
Technique • Steel Bench Block
Hammered • Rubber Dampening
Arte Metal Findings Block
• 4oz Ball Pein Hammer
“Trumpet Vine” Use the round end of Ball String three flattened Use Chain Nose Pliers
• Chain Nose Pliers (2)
by: Jess Italia Lincoln Pein Hammer to flatten head pins through a to bend each flattened
• Rosary Pliers
¼ inch of the end of an copper acorn bead cap end away from each other
arte metal head pin. and lucite flower. creating a fanned look.

Helpful Tips
6 7 8
Use a Steel Bench
Block stacked on
top of a Rubber
Dampening Block
for your hammering
surface.
Simple hammering creates a flattened decorative look on the Use the Rosary Pliers side While holding pieces Continue to use Rosary
ends of head pins and turns basic jump rings into functional cutter to trim the straight tightly together, use the Pliers to create curls with
distressed jewelry components & focals. end of the center head Rosary Pliers to form a the remaining two wires
pin to approximately a ¼ simple loop on the center on each side of loop.
inch above the bead. wire.
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Materials List
• 40x30mm Marcasite
Butterfly Decorivet
• 40x23mm Copper
Use Chain Nose Pliers to Apply pearl paint dabbers Once dry to the touch, Rectangular Bracelet
gently bend the prongs then, lettuce and raisin remove the ink from Blank
of the butterfly decorivet alcohol ink to create an the raised areas using • Pearl Adirondack
flat. opaque iridescent base. the dark gray side of a Paint Dabber
Reliefing Block. • Raisin & Lettuce
Adirondack Alcohol Ink
4 5 6 • Clear UTEE
(Ultra Thick
Embossing Enamel)
• Suede cuff
Necessary Tools
Technique • Chain Nose Pliers
Melt Art • Reliefing Block
Decorivets Set Melting Pot to UTEE. Use Chain Nose Pliers to Allow to cool completely. • Melting Pot
Place the decorivet on a carefully lift butterfly out To create a matte finish, • Non-stick Craft Sheet
“Summerfly Cuff” piece of non-stick craft of the Melting Pot. Set lightly buff the surface with
by: Jess Italia Lincoln
• Teaspoon
sheet. Cover with 1 tsp of aside on a piece of Ultra Fine Steel Wool, • Ultra Fine Steel Wool
UTEE. Allow to melt. non-stick craft sheet. using a circular motion. • Rosary Pliers
7 8 9
Helpful Tips
Decorivets have multiple prongs
or points on each end of the
Be careful with the
piece and can be easily attached
Decorivet prongs,
to a variety of materials. Whether
bending them back
they are fastened through leather or bent
and forth too many
around filigree, the result is stunning.
Use Rosary Pliers to Layer the butterfly over a Use Chain Nose Pliers to times can cause
gently bend the prongs on copper bracelet blank and bend the prongs inward them to break off.
the decorivet back to their punch the rivet points on the back side of the
original position. through the suede cuff. material to secure your
decorivet.
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Materials List
• 23.5mm Copper Small
Use a 3mm Letter Set and Measure ¼ inch above the Use 1.5mm Hole Punch Square Blank
flat end of the 8oz Ball pre-drilled hole and mark Pliers to create holes over • 29mm Journal Page (4)
Pein Hammer to imprint with a Sharpie. Mark four your markings. You will • 24 gauge Copper Wire
your word. Apply onyx holes per side of blank ¼ end up with a total of • Onyx Vintaj Patina
patina to color the letters. inch apart. eight holes. • Paper Towel
Necessary Tools
4 5 6
• Steel Bench Block
• Rubber Dampening
Block
• 3mm Letter Set
• 8oz Ball Pein
Hammer
• Ruler
Use the Sharpie to mark Bend 6 inches of wire in Pull wire tight with each • Extra Fine Point
holes on an embossed half and string through weave. Continue to string Sharpie Marker
journal page through two holes on the back the wire creating a criss • 1.5mm Hole Punch
the holes on the copper right side of blanks. Lace cross pattern. Pliers
Technique square. Punch holes. wire through holes. • Flush Cutter
Journal Pendant • Chain Nose Pliers
“Find Your Dream” 7 8 9
Helpful Tips
by: Betsy Kaage

Use a variety of
Each journal page incorporates a new technique to tell techniques from
the story. Rivet, letter imprint and stitch to pages this book to create
to add dimension. up to four unique
Continue to create a criss Use Flush Cutters to trim Use Chain Nose Pliers
pages with a variety
cross pattern. Your wire the twisted wire section to to flatten the wire down
of messages and
treasures.
ends should end up on approximately ¼ inch. tightly against the back of
the back side. Twist ends the blank and tuck in the
together. ends of the wire..
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Measure a 1 ½” square Use Metal Shears to cut Along the edge of a Steel Materials List
starting at a corner of the out the 1 ½” square. Cut Block, use the flat end of • 3”x3” Altered Blank
canvas. Draw a smaller four ¼” slits opposite each the 8oz Ball Pein Hammer Canvas
square ¼” inside the edges other at the corners to to bend the canvas on the Necessary Tools
of the 1 ½” square. create tabs. line, creating a ¼ inch fold.
• Pencil
4 5 6 • Ruler
• Metal Shears
• Steel Bench Block
• Rubber
Dampening Block
• 8oz Ball Pein
Hammer
• Chain Nose Pliers
Repeat step 3 for other Use Chain Nose Pliers to On top of a steel block, • Metal File
side. Use Chain Nose fold in the middle section use the flat end of the • Reliefing Block
Pliers to bend and fold in of the remaining flat tabs. 8oz Ball Pein Hammer
Technique the tabs at the ¼” lines Pull tab tightly and crimp to completely flatten the
Altered Blank Fold in all four tabs evenly. down with pliers. edges of the bezel.
Canvas Bezel Helpful Tips
7 8 9
“Daisy Chain”
by: Jess Italia Lincoln
Embed a fastenable
in Resin or UTEE
to create the hanger
An Altered Blank Canvas can be rendered into for your Bezel.
a beautiful handmade bezel. Collage with Tape corners before
text and riveted layers of charms and filling to keep resin
embellishments for a fun or Clear UTEE
Use Metal Shears to trim Use a Metal File in the Use the dark gray side of from seeping out.
dimensional design.
off any overlapping metal same direction to smooth a Reliefing Block to finish
along the edges where the any rough edges from smoothing out the edges
folds didn’t meet up. using the Metal Shears. of the bezel.
31. 32.
Resources Resources
fluttering wings: Verdigris, Jade, Marine and Cobalt Vintaj Patinas, Non-Stick Craft Sheet and
Heat It Craft Tool: Ranger. Glass Beads: Beadaholique. pg. 3 All metal components unless otherwise noted: Vintaj Natural Brass Co.
memories of you: Gold Adirondack Metallics Paint Dabber, Mini Mister, Non-Stick Craft Sheet: All Vintaj Hand Tools: Beadsmith.
Ranger. ICE Resin: Susan Lenart Kazmer ICE Resin. Beads: personal collection. pg. 5
inscribed keys: Botanical Flourish DecoEtch Die, Vintaj BIGkick: Sizzix. Onyx Vintaj Patina: Vintaj natural brass co. green girl studios
Ranger. Polymer Clay Toggle: Humblebeads. pg. 7
www.vintaj.com www.greengirlstudios.com
treasured sea: Hand Dyed Lucite Leaf: Vintage Meadow Artworks. Ceramic Lock: Diane Hawkey.
Hand Dyed Silk: Silk Painting is Fun. Beads: personal collection. Renaissance Wax: Renaissance SIZZIX HumbleBeads
Products. pg. 9
www.sizzix.com www.humblebeads.com
Upon wings: Wildflower Vines DecoEmboss Die, Vintaj BIGkick: Sizzix. Glass Ginko Leaf: Lisa Kan.
Hand Dyed Silk: Silk Painting is Fun. Czech Glass Beads: Beadaholique. pg. 11 Beadsmith Lisa Kan
waterlily cuff: Vintaj Glaze, Copper Adirondack Metallic Mixatives, Hazelnut and Ginger Adiron- www.beadsmith.com www.lisakan.com
dack Alcohol Ink: Ranger. Beads: personal collection. pg. 13
bee garden: Dragonfly Pond DecoEmboss Die: Sizzix. All pieces Vintaj Natural Brass Co. pg. 15 Ranger Sea of Glass
earth, sea & sky: Anglesite Pardo Jewelry Clay: Viva Decor. Jet and Citrus Adirondack Paint Dabbers: www.rangerink.com www.mjrbeads.com
Ranger. Hand Dyed Lucite Flower: Vintage Meadow Artworks. Cocoa WireLace: WireLace. PMC Disk:
Diane Sepanski. Lampwork Glass Bead: Sea of Glass. pg. 17 Beadaholique Silk painting is fun
summer’s garden: Onyx Vintaj Patina: Ranger. Botanical Flourish DecoEtch Die: Sizzix. Lampwork www.beadaholique.com www.silkpaintingisfun.com
Glass Bead: Sea of Glass. Adventurine Resin Nugget Bead: Bello Modo. Czech Glass Flowers and
Leaves: FusionBeads. pg 19 Bello Modo susan lenart kazmer ice resin
ivy forest: Onyx Vintaj Patina: Ranger. Pewter Bell Drop: Green Girl Studios. Beads: personal
www.bellomodo.com www.iceresin.com
collection. pg. 21
Dahlia Inc. Renaissance Products
Memoir: Clear UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel), Melting Pot, Non-Stick Craft Sheet: Ranger. www.ZDahlia.com www.picreator.co.uk
Harper’s Bazaar Newsprint, Beads: personal collection. pg. 23
trumpet vine: Hand Dyed Lucite Flowers: Vintage Meadow Artworks. Czech Glass Flowers: Diane Hawkey Vintage Meadow Artworks
FusionBeads. Czech Glass Tear Drops: Beadaholique. Polymer Beads: Humblebeads. pg. 25 www.dianehawkey.com Email: [email protected]
summerfly cuff: Pearl Adirondack Paint Dabber, Lettuce and Raisin Adirondack Alcohol Ink, Phone : 702-236-8666
Non-Stick Craft Sheet, Clear UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel), Melting Pot: Ranger. Z. Dahlia Diane Sepanski
Suede Cuff, Dahlia Inc. Swarovski Crystal: FusionBeads. pg. 27 www.dianesepanski.com Viva Decor
find your dream: Onyx Vintaj Patina: Ranger. Moonlit Night DecoEmboss Die, Fluttering Wings www.viva-decor.us
DecoEtch Die: Sizzix. Polkadot Glass Beads: personal collection. Semi-precious Beads: fusionbeads
Beadaholique. pg. 29 www.fusionbeads.com wire lace
daisy chain: Lampwork Glass Beads: Sea of Glass. Carnelian Gemstone Donut, Swarovski Crystal: www.wirelace.com
FusionBeads. Ruby and Rust Vintaj Patina, Clear UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel): Ranger.
Harper’s Bazaar Newsprint: personal collection. pg. 31
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