Poste Italiane

Instructions

STEP 1:

Chose your inspiration stamp

STEP 2:

Cut 2 matching pieces of glass to sandwich your assemblage

STEP 3:

Collect pressed dried botanicals and coordinating art papers

STEP 4:

Start layering pieces from back to front on one of the pieces of glass placing your stamp in the front

STEP 5:

Holding pieces of glass together turn the whole piece over

STEP 6:

Take glass off and add large botanical like the pansy and other petals or pieces of art papers to make the back of the piece as interesting as the front

STEP 7:

Use copper foil to hold the 2 glass pieces together and seal the four sides

STEP 8:

Heat up soldering iron

STEP 9:

Flux the copper foil

STEP 10:

Solder around all 4 sides

STEP 11:

Solder 2 jump rings on

STEP 12:

Let cool. Then clean.

STEP 13:

Cut flex wire to longer than your desired length and attach through the jump rings with crimp beads

STEP 14:

String your beads. Attach to toggle clasp with crimp beads. Cut off excess wire. (For extra strength you can add a drop of jeweler's glue to each crimp)

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Be careful not to cut yourself on the glass. Be sure to clean glass as you go so there are no finger prints. You will not be able to hold piece as you solder it as it will get too hot. Use clothespins instead of your fingers. This soldering technique is similar to stained glass soldering but don't be concerned about getting the solder smooth. Build up the solder to create your own individual look.