Paper Pendants
by Dina Kowal
Layer watercolor paper to create this sturdy charm or embellishment.
Supplies
- Heavy watercolor paper (Fabriano Studio Hot Press 140# paper used here)
- Shaped die (Spellbinders Shapeabilities Tea Pots Etched Dies used here)
- Liquid glue or matte gel medium (Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue used here)
- Coloring medium (QoR watercolors and Polychromos colored pencils used here)
- 1/16” hole punch
- Nail file
- Clear varnish or acrylic glaze (Sculpey Gloss Glaze used here)
- Jump rings, wire and beads (7mm ring, and 8 mm glass bead used here)
- Jewelry pliers
- 36” cording (1.5mm black round leather cord used here)
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Die cut 3 to 4 images from heavy watercolor paper.
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Step 2
If the image does not have a hole suitable for a jump ring, punch one using a 1/16” punch. Punch one piece at a time, using the first punched hole as a template for the other pieces.
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Step 3
Color one of the die cut pieces (watercolors were used here - try other mediums as well!).
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Step 4
Using a liquid glue or matte gel medium, adhere the die cut pieces together in a stack.
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While the glue is wet, curve the piece slightly.
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Step 5
NOTE:
If you have punched holes that need to stay aligned, make sure they do not shift during the shaping. Use a skewer or wire to keep the holes in place (a paper clip was used here).
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Step 6
Use a nail file to smooth the edges of the piece.
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Step 7
Give the piece several coats of varnish or clear glaze, allowing each layer to dry before applying another.
NOTE:
If there are holes in your image, take care to remove excess glaze that may collect there. -
Step 8
Run a jump ring through the hole to create a pendant.
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Embellish as desired.
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Step 9
Attach a cord, chain, or other fitting to the piece.
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Step 10
Complete the project.
Video!
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Paper Pendants. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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Questions and Comments
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This is adorable and wonderful! I am an avid tea drinking as is one of my closest friends...I would LOVE to know where this specific teapot cut out came from? If you can...lol. Would love to make a matching set using different colors for my friend and I :D
Either way, thank you so much for the tut! I will be making a bunch of things using your lesson!
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