Instructions to make Grand Entrance Jewellery

 

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I used these old earrings that I purchased in South America on one of the necklaces.

 

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For the backing of each piece of jewellery I use a thick heavy weight tear a way, medium weight wadding

 

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Cut away the tear a way and wadding from the border

 

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Trace on grease proof paper the outer border to make a template

 

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Cut the grease proof paper for your template

 

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I used a very thick water resistant cardboard for the backing board (I only used this as I had some on hand) but you can use ice cream plastic buckets as it is easy to cut and it is a good excuse to buy your favourite ice cream.

Cut the backing board using the template

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Hot glue down the fabric to the backing board or ice cream plastic

 

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From your template cut felt to cover the back plate

 

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Hot glue the felt onto the fabric, this gives your work a nice clean finish

 

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Press with your iron on very hot (No steam) over the felt this makes the hot glue spread so the glue is not lumpy