Retired - Guardian Owl Ring

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1. Take one Nunn Design owl stamping and cut off the loop at the top with flush cutters. File away any rough edges with the Vintaj metal file.
2. Next, watch our video on how to use Vintaj patinas. Use a dry paint brush to dab white patina onto the owl's head, neck and body, as shown in the photo. Blot off some of the patina with a paper towel.
3. Rinse off your paint brush and allow it to dry.
4. Use the brush to paint the inside of the ring bezel with black patina. Wait an hour for it to dry.
5. Take a dab of Crafter's Pick glue on a toothpick and line the bottom edge of the owl stamping. Place the stamping into the ring bezel to the left of the center (see the photo for reference).
6. Place some Crafter's Pick on the bottom of two gold star stampings and glue them into the bezel (see the photo for reference).
7. Dab some Crafter's Pick inside the ring bezel along the bottom and left-hand side, around the owl's tail and wing. Then sprinkle a pinch of corundum chips over the area and press them gently into the glue so they stick. Wait a few hours for the glue to dry clear before moving to the next step.
8. Watch our video on how to use Ice Resin. Put on your disposable gloves and face mask. Based on the instructions in the video, measure your resin and stir with a popsicle stick until all striations are gone. Then it is fully mixed, use the stick to drip the resin into the bezel a few drops at a time, until the resin forms a low dome over the top of the bezel. Remove any air bubbles with a heat source such as a small torch.
9. Allow the resin to cure in a dust-free area for three days. Enjoy your ring!

• PND-05103 - Nunn Design Stamping Charms, 9.5x22mm Sitting Owls, 2 Pieces, Brass
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• PND-0978 - Nunn Design Brass Stamping, 7x7.5mm Mini Stars, 4 Pieces, Brass
  Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• SPCO-02 - Corundum Gemstone, Chip Beads 2.5-4.5mm, 36 Inch Strand, Emerald Green
  Project uses 15 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FRG-1030 - Nunn Design Deep Bezel Ring, Circle 24mm, 1 Ring, Antiqued Gold
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-9080 - Vintaj Patina Opaque Permanent Ink - Marble White - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-9078 - Vintaj Patina Opaque Permanent Ink - Black Onyx - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-1026 - Crafter's Pick The Ultimate Permanent Glue Cement Adhesive 4 OZ
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• TRC-10 - ICE Resin Jewelers Grade Clear Casting Epoxy Resin 8 oz Kit
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5600 - Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
• XTL-2221 - Vintaj Special Edition - Metal File 2 Cut - 3 Long 0.40 Wide