These ornaments come in two sizes and a variety of shapes.
I like the smaller size for ornaments and the larger size to
make "suncatchers". If making a suncatcher, do
not put a layer of cardstock on the back. Seal the back
with the Future Floor Finish and when it dries, it will be somewhat
transparent. Perfect for a suncatcher!
Another variation of this is to use the "Caught in Crystal"
technique rather than the decorative papers. For a complete
tutorial for the ornaments using this technique Click
Here.
Materials needed
Flat glass ornaments (available at Joann's Fabric or Michael's
in the glass painting aisle)
Transparency sheet- cut slightly larger than your ornament
(available at office supply stores)
Permanent black inkpad (I use Document ink, available from
Stamp Zia)
Decorative papers (I used Enchanted Ink tissue papers for
these samples)
fibers/string/ribbon for hanging
Xyron adhesive or double sided adhesive sheets (like the
Wonder tape sheets)
optional: Future Floor Finish to seal the backing papers
(available at the grocery store)
scrap paper for the backing
metallic markers
Stamp images used are from "The Stampsmith" (her
"Blessed Are…" plate)
Directions
1.
Stamp your image onto the
transparency with permanent ink. Let dry.
2.
Apply adhesive to the back of the transparency
making sure you cover the entire area. I used my Xyron machine
for this step but any double-sided clear adhesive sheet would
work. Tear decorative papers and stick them onto the adhesive
(Candace at Enchanted Ink calls this "Painting with Paper").
When the back is completely covered with paper, paint a thin
layer of Future Floor Finish over the papers to seal them so
the torn edges lay flat (this latter step is optional…I
just like it better if the papers are smooth against the back).
Let dry.
3.
Apply adhesive to the front side of the transparency
(over the stamped image). Again, I used my Xyron machine for
this step. With the adhesive on, lay your glass ornament on top
of the transparency so you can judge what part of the stamped
image you want showing and press the ornament to the transparency.
Turn the ornament over and smooth the transparency on the back
to eliminate any air bubbles and to make sure it is adhered completely.
4.
Trim the transparency right up against the edge
of the glass.
5.
You can leave the ornament as is at this point
or you can finish it a little more. Because I paint the layer
of Future Floor Finish onto my ornaments, they are somewhat transparent
so I usually adhere a piece of scrap cardstock to the back. White
cardstock on the back often makes the image stand out better
in my opinion. If you use cardstock on the backside, punch a
hole for your fibers in the cardstock, adhere it to the back
and then trim it along the edge of the ornament.
6.
Edge the ornament with a metallic marker (if
desired) and attach fibers/string/ribbon for hanging.
Tips
These ornaments come in two sizes and a variety of shapes.
I like the smaller size for ornaments and the larger size to
make "suncatchers". If making a suncatcher, do not
put a layer of cardstock on the back. Seal the back with the
Future Floor Finish and when it dries, it will be somewhat transparent.
Perfect for a suncatcher!
Another variation of this is to use the "Caught in Crystal"
technique rather than the decorative papers. For a complete
tutorial for the ornaments using this technique Click
Here.
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