Step 1
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Trace tag shape onto metal using ball tipped stylus. Use ink pen to trace the tag
onto back side of Super Tape. Cut out tape and metal pieces. Set metal aside.
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Step 2
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Use Black permanent marker to color a 1/4" border around front side of both
wooden tags. With same marker, color sides and back of tags; completely covering
them. Let dry.
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Step 3
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Cut short lengths (approximately one to two inches long) of 22 gauge Fun
Wire™. Use round nose of 3-in-1 jewelry pliers to curl wire ends; creating “S”
shaped designs shown on larger tag and one eye with loop shaped nose for face
on smaller tag. Place onto tags to adjust size as needed then remove.
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Step 4
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Apply the cut Super Tape pieces to appropriate size tags. Remove protective sheet
to expose top layer of adhesive. Position wire pieces as desired (or referring to
photo) then press with fingers to adhere to the wooden tag. Jump rings are used
to create remaining eye (shown on left).
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Step 5
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Punch cornice and oak leaf shapes from cardstock. Use scissors to cut each shape
in half. Press cornice onto large tag to add decorative effect; with half of leaf
shape applied above eyes to create “eyebrows”.
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Step 6
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Align cut metal pieces with side edges of tag then press lightly with fingers to
attach. Use flat edge of wooden stylus to smooth; gently working in and around
cardstock, wire and jump ring embellishments. Use pointed end of stylus to gently
emboss small detail areas found within the embedded shapes; taking care not
to puncture the soft metal.
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Step 7
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Create a textured background that will give an authentic “aged” and/or a silver
jewelry-like effect by embossing lines, swirls and other shapes or patterns into
metal. Use ball-tipped stylus to punch through metal, inserting it first through
back side of wooden tags’ pre-drilled hole, then through front to smooth edges.
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Step 8
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Use gloved finger to apply Ebony Rub ’n Buff® to metal, let set briefly (approximately
one to two minutes) then buff off excess using soft cloth. Let dry. Use
Glaze™ markers to add colorful accents to portions of the design. Let dry.
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Step 9
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Glue pieces together as shown. Brush with two to three coats of FIMO® Lacquer
to seal and protect. Let dry. Glue pin back to back side. Cut two 4" lengths of
1mm leather lace. Insert two ends through hole at top of tag; bring all ends
together and slip on barrel shaped spacer bead. Apply a dot of glue to lace before
sliding bead into position at top of tag. Trim lace as desired.
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Additional Instructions For Scrapbook Embellishment
Step 10
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Follow directions above to create same as with pin. DO NOT glue on pin back. Cut a piece of Black WireForm® slightly bigger than the finished metal image. Position on scrapbook (or notebook) cover marking where brads are to be placed. Remove wire and image. Open cover and place onto a stack of newspapers (or old magazine). Use needle tool to punch at marked holes. Attach WireForm using brads. Attach metal tag image to WireForm® and cover using two Zots® clear 3-D adhesive dots.
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Imbedded Images Pin/Scrapbook Embellishment
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