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Note: for this project you will also need a lime green colored sharpie permanent marker.
- Begin by watching two videos: How to Color Lilly Pilly Aluminum Blanks and How to Dap and Punch Lilly Pilly Aluminum Blanks.
- Based on what you saw in the video, color both of your Lilly Pilly blanks (pattern side) with a green colored sharpie marker. Use a polishing pad to remove the excess ink.
- Dap the Batik patterned blank.
- Place a generous amount of E6000 glue into the underside dapped well of the batik blank. Flip over and center on the pattern side of the middle eastern design blank. Press into place. If any glue squishes out, use a toothpick or you nail to remove before it dries. Let fully dry.
- Place a dab of E6000 onto the glue-on tab of your ring finding. Center on the solid color backside of your middle eastern design blank and press into place. Let dry.
- All done! Enjoy your fun new ring!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- LIL-0227 -
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FRG-0734 - Black Color Coated Brass Glue On Adjustable Ring (1)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- LIL-0334 -
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- XTL-8011 - Beadsmith Shine Rite Jewelry Polishing Pads 2 x 2 Inches (10 Pads)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
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