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PATINA TECHNIQUE

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Cut out a variety of shapes from a stick of black Friendly Plastic. Arrange the cute shapes on the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet onto the griddle to soften the shapes.

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Remove the pan from the heat. Position and press the texture sheet onto the softened plastic pieces.

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Allow the plastic pieces to cool completely before removing the texture sheet.

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Remove the texture sheet to reveal the impressed design.

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Place the textured pieces onto a work surface.

A folded paper towel works great for this.

Stipple the surface of each piece with both, gold and copper leaAing pens. Add a drop or two of ginger alcohol ink, and blend the colors together using a paintbrush.

Note: the leafing pens and Adirondack inks are both alcohol based, allowing the two mediums to work beautifully together. You may want to try other color combinations of metallic pens and inks for even more amazing results.

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Apply the rust antiquing solution right away, before the metallic paint dries completely. I like to apply a liberal coat… and scrub it into the crevices with my paintbrush.

You can also apply several light coats, until you are happy with the patina results. Allow the antiquing solution to dry completely.

Note: The metallic leafing pens contain enough metal that they react really well with most patina solutions. The silver works nicely with liver of sulfur.

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Accent the raised areas with a dab of gold Rub n Buff applied with a make-­‐up sponge. Let dry.

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Gather all your tools and jewelry components together and begin to assembly your new Patina. jewelry designs.

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There are so many design possibilities. Don’t just stop with a Necklace. Try creating a bracelet or two as well.

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FRIENDLY PLASTIC BEADS

TOOLS & MATERIALS Friendly Plastic Designer sticks: Black Alcohol ink: Ginger Cutters Griddle: (set at 200-250 degrees) Jewelry supplies and findings Small bowl of ice-water: for cutters Metallic Pens: Gold and Copper Needle tool Non-stick baking sheet Patina solution Paintbrushes Rub n Buff: Gold Texture sheet

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