I was looking for ideas to upcycle vintage jewelry and I think you inspired some ideas - I may do similar, more 3D and sun-catcher style since the Christmas season is over now.
Thanks for your comment … there is a thick plastic liquid called “Pouring Medium” that they sell in art stores which most people use for making artwork via “pours”. It’s fascinating art, you can look it up. Well that’s the stuff they use (and add colour to) and I bought a gallon of it once by accident thinking it was gesso! Not wanting to go back to the store I decided to find a use for it. 😂
Hard to pick a favorite but maybe #7. It’s fascinating to watch you but it goes so fast, it’s hard to tell how you’re getting them all to stay. Could you explain your process in real time - like a voice over of what you did? Varnish and glue - which is first?
Good idea. I’ll explain shortly here: I paint the background panel or canvas first. Then I play with my arrangement until I like it. Then I use glue - E6000 for large and heavy jewelry pieces OR acrylic varnish (even thinned down) for thin chains/necklaces so they don’t get pushed where I don’t want them. Once everything is well tacked down and totally dry, I’ll use one or two layers of pouring medium over the whole thing. (You could use a few layers of varnish to but I accidentally bought a gallon of pouring medium instead of gesso so I’m using it up 😅). Be sure to let each layer of varnish or glue dry well. And don’t speed dry, I tried that once and the top surface of the glue dries first, not allowing any glue “pockets” to dry - wet glue stays white(!).
Wow! absolutely gorgeous! I drooled when you showed your incredible collection of junk jewelry. If your selling these, they will be a hit. Love how you pour glue over all of it. So smart. I've made note of what your using.
Thanks for your comment! Great question and lately as I looked at them (in my living room) I thought the same thing. I think laziness is the answer. … I was imagining a snowy background. (By the way, my iPhone makes colours more intense than they really are.)
Thanks so much for your comment!! On these pieces I used pouring medium on the jewelry for a final coating, and matte varnish on the background (so it wouldn’t be shiny)
Oh, thanks for that comment! The backgrounds took quite a while to do, and then I had to change some after the jewelry was attached, to make them “go”.
I’ve been collecting broken and old jewelry from second hand stores for 15+ years. Occasionally my friends will give me some of their old, overused jewelry. I began by using my own stuff… single earrings, tarnished chains, etc.
How very lovely! I just finished a jewelry tree for a holiday gift and I was looking for something else to do with my broken jewelry, I am so GLAD I got to see this video. Your work is fantastic. may I ask what type of glue ue use on the first layer when gluing down the jewelry? Thank you so much for the video.
Oh, sorry for not replying sooner, just saw this comment today. I use acrylic varnish on the first layer, because it’s nice and thin and won’t push the finer pieces away from their designated spots.
Thank you for your encouraging comments! (Sorry my answer took a while, I’m in Nova Scotia and we’re currently out of power) As far as glue, this time I used Pouring Medium as the glue. Sometimes I use E6000 or white glue. I’m not experienced with ModPodge but I think it’s more for paper products.
@@dorothealeblancart You’re most welcome. I hope you and your family were safe from the storm. I know it was bad up there. Thank you for the information. 🐝🤗❤️
@@dorothealeblancart I remember how difficult that is from ice storms we have gone through that caused power outages. Right now Florida is in a mess from the last hurricane (Ian) and South Carolina is getting a smaller version of the same one. It’s been a bad year for storms.😔🐝❤️
You indicated you used pouring medium to glue. Are you talking about paint pouring medium? The finished pieces are beautiful and don’t look like there is any glue residue. I would love to try this technique with my mom’s jewelry.
I first used some really thin varnish to “tack” everything in place. Once it’s all set, I’ll either use a few more layers of varnish, and/or a thin layer of pouring medium.
For these, I used some thinned down acrylic varnish first of all, so as not to disturb or move the pieces. Then when it was all secure and dry, I put on a layer of pouring medium.
On this project, I tacked everything down lightly with a thin acrylic varnish (sometimes I use thinned down white glue). And then when it’s totally dried, I paint on a layer or two of pouring medium - not so much that it flows over the piece, but I also paint the edges.
I use a thin acrylic varnish for small pieces, so they won’t move so much. And then when that’s dry, I used a couple layers of acrylic pouring medium to protect.
Actually I used two 1/4” boards glued together to be able to hang them more easily. One board has a slot about one inch by 1/4 inch so it can fit a screw or nail that’s in the wall. These could also possibly be displayed on a little easel. They are 5 x 7 inches
I love #6, but they all show how beauty can be made from the broken.
Great comment, and thanks for choosing!
I was looking for ideas to upcycle vintage jewelry and I think you inspired some ideas - I may do similar, more 3D and sun-catcher style since the Christmas season is over now.
So glad you were inspired, thanks for your comment!
My fave is the peach and green flowered one. Beautiful!
Oh, thanks for liking them and for choosing! Sorry for not commenting sooner, I didn’t see your comment till now.
Beautiful use for old/broken jewellery. Love the gold flower with pearls!
Thank you for your beautiful comment!
Beautiful!🎉 Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the compliment and the comment!!
My favorite is No. 6. But, they’re all beautiful.
Thanks for your comment and for picking your favourite!
Could you explain the pouring medium, please. They are beautiful.
Thanks for your comment … there is a thick plastic liquid called “Pouring Medium” that they sell in art stores which most people use for making artwork via “pours”. It’s fascinating art, you can look it up. Well that’s the stuff they use (and add colour to) and I bought a gallon of it once by accident thinking it was gesso! Not wanting to go back to the store I decided to find a use for it. 😂
Wow I Love it! If you take the pressure off you can untangle anything! Your pieces are beautiful!
Thanks so much for your encouragement!
Incredible!
@@Pittypat747 Thanks for your comment!!
Just Lovely, Thank You.
Thank you so much!
Hard to pick a favorite but maybe #7. It’s fascinating to watch you but it goes so fast, it’s hard to tell how you’re getting them all to stay. Could you explain your process in real time - like a voice over of what you did? Varnish and glue - which is first?
Good idea. I’ll explain shortly here: I paint the background panel or canvas first. Then I play with my arrangement until I like it. Then I use glue - E6000 for large and heavy jewelry pieces OR acrylic varnish (even thinned down) for thin chains/necklaces so they don’t get pushed where I don’t want them. Once everything is well tacked down and totally dry, I’ll use one or two layers of pouring medium over the whole thing. (You could use a few layers of varnish to but I accidentally bought a gallon of pouring medium instead of gesso so I’m using it up 😅).
Be sure to let each layer of varnish or glue dry well. And don’t speed dry, I tried that once and the top surface of the glue dries first, not allowing any glue “pockets” to dry - wet glue stays white(!).
And thanks so much for your comment!! 😊❤️
Wow! absolutely gorgeous! I drooled when you showed your incredible collection of junk jewelry. If your selling these, they will be a hit. Love how you pour glue over all of it. So smart. I've made note of what your using.
Thanks for the comment friend!
@@dorothealeblancart ❤👍
Beautiful!...but why are they all on blue background?
Thanks for your comment! Great question and lately as I looked at them (in my living room) I thought the same thing. I think laziness is the answer. … I was imagining a snowy background.
(By the way, my iPhone makes colours more intense than they really are.)
I love them all but my favorite is the one with the angel. What do you pour on them after there are finished? Resin?
Thanks so much for your comment!! On these pieces I used pouring medium on the jewelry for a final coating, and matte varnish on the background (so it wouldn’t be shiny)
3 and 4❤
@@daniellesbricks784 thanks for responding!
Gorgeous!! So beautiful!! ♥️♥️♥️ sorry, cannot pick a favourite 😄 they are all beautifully unique!
Thanks so much for commenting Danna! You’re very encouraging!
So beautiful, I love them all! Those backgrounds you've laid down really complement your designs!
Oh, thanks for that comment! The backgrounds took quite a while to do, and then I had to change some after the jewelry was attached, to make them “go”.
I love #6! Great job
Thanks for your response!
Soooooo Beautiful!!!! Where do you find all the jewlery to use?
I’ve been collecting broken and old jewelry from second hand stores for 15+ years. Occasionally my friends will give me some of their old, overused jewelry. I began by using my own stuff… single earrings, tarnished chains, etc.
@@sherriedangelo5504 and thank you!!
So unique and very beautiful. 😊
Thanks so much for your great comment!
Wow that’s amazing, which glue u used plz tell me.
Thanks so much!! I use E6000 for large heavy objects, acrylic varnish for small objects, pouring medium for a final coat.
@@dorothealeblancart thank you very much mam😍
How very lovely! I just finished a jewelry tree for a holiday gift and I was looking for something else to do with my broken jewelry, I am so GLAD I got to see this video. Your work is fantastic. may I ask what type of glue ue use on the first layer when gluing down the jewelry? Thank you so much for the video.
Oh, sorry for not replying sooner, just saw this comment today. I use acrylic varnish on the first layer, because it’s nice and thin and won’t push the finer pieces away from their designated spots.
And thanks for the great comment!
Those are stunning! What kind of glue do you use? Does it need epoxy or just glue? Would Mod Podge work? I love them! They are wonderful🐝🤗❤️
Thank you for your encouraging comments! (Sorry my answer took a while, I’m in Nova Scotia and we’re currently out of power)
As far as glue, this time I used Pouring Medium as the glue. Sometimes I use E6000 or white glue. I’m not experienced with ModPodge but I think it’s more for paper products.
@@dorothealeblancart You’re most welcome. I hope you and your family were safe from the storm. I know it was bad up there. Thank you for the information. 🐝🤗❤️
@@deborahdanhauer8525 thanks for the well wishes ... we got power back on Wednesday afternoon ... some people are still out of power though. :(
@@dorothealeblancart I remember how difficult that is from ice storms we have gone through that caused power outages. Right now Florida is in a mess from the last hurricane (Ian) and South Carolina is getting a smaller version of the same one. It’s been a bad year for storms.😔🐝❤️
You indicated you used pouring medium to glue. Are you talking about paint pouring medium? The finished pieces are beautiful and don’t look like there is any glue residue. I would love to try this technique with my mom’s jewelry.
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Thanks!😊❤️
beautiful
Thanks for commenting!! ❤️
What did you pour over it. I'm just starting. Is it glue or resin pls and thank you 😊
I first used some really thin varnish to “tack” everything in place. Once it’s all set, I’ll either use a few more layers of varnish, and/or a thin layer of pouring medium.
Oh and it’s all acrylic based, I like to clean my brushes with water. Liquitex or craft store varnish.
What do you use to glue it down
For these, I used some thinned down acrylic varnish first of all, so as not to disturb or move the pieces. Then when it was all secure and dry, I put on a layer of pouring medium.
New follower I have tons of jewelry! Lol
Yay thanks! That’s how I started, lol, couldn’t throw all my broken jewelry away!
I tried selling some as they are perfect, but…too big! Lol@@dorothealeblancart
What glue did you pour over it?
I used a thinned out acrylic varnish at the beginning and then used pouring medium as a final coat.
Really lovely
Is that card board wood or metal your applying jewelry to?
Masonite with 3-4 layers of gesso. 😊❤️
I didn;t see how it is "glued" or resin, how does it stay in place?
On this project, I tacked everything down lightly with a thin acrylic varnish (sometimes I use thinned down white glue). And then when it’s totally dried, I paint on a layer or two of pouring medium - not so much that it flows over the piece, but I also paint the edges.
Дякую за Вашу працю !!! Успіхів Вам !!!
Would love a translation of your comment! Thank you!
@@dorothealeblancart I'm very grateful for your video! I wish you good luck ! Greetings from Ukraine!
@@МарічкаМарічка-д7в oh so far away! Nice to meet you and I thank you very much for your comment!
What mix do you use for glue/varnish?
I use a thin acrylic varnish for small pieces, so they won’t move so much. And then when that’s dry, I used a couple layers of acrylic pouring medium to protect.
What are you using for a background? Is it on canvas or wood? ❤
It’s Masonite with 2 - 4 layers of gesso front and back.
@@dorothealeblancart thank you!!!
What do you use as a background?
I used masonite with several layers of gesso front and back.😊
Actually I used two 1/4” boards glued together to be able to hang them more easily. One board has a slot about one inch by 1/4 inch so it can fit a screw or nail that’s in the wall. These could also possibly be displayed on a little easel. They are 5 x 7 inches
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THANKS!
Too fast
@@tclark2727 I appreciate your comment. I have to learn to take and post some slow videos I guess.
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