Hi Roadies,
Have you tried altering MR's Trinket Beads? They are gorgeous as is, but sometimes you just need an embellishment that matches your project perfectly. Since I alter most things with patterned paper and paint, that's what I decided use on these..
In the samples below, you can see just a few of the different ways to alter your Trinket Beads. This is a more opaque look, but if you want to add color without loosing the transparency you can try using inks instead.
In all of these examples the paint, rub-ons and paper are applied to the back of the beads. That way you still get the pretty "gem" effect. Once you are done, you can coat the back with a sealer to keep it protected.
As you can see below altering the beads with patterned paper is very simple. Just cut your paper a little bigger than the bead. Apply glue to the back, then use a popsicle stick help apply the paper to the back. Gently sand around the edges of the bead to get rid of any excess paper.
Have fun altering!
Oh my word....what a fabulous idea!! These are stunning!
Posted by: Shelley Haganman | July 14, 2010 at 07:26 AM
What a fantastic idea!! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Jessica Griffin | July 14, 2010 at 09:21 AM
THESE ARE AWESOME. TFS!! I need some :D
Posted by: Lacey | July 14, 2010 at 09:50 AM
What a cool techinique! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: NancyD | July 14, 2010 at 01:48 PM
That is wonderful . . .thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Michelle S. | July 14, 2010 at 10:07 PM
I have some of these left from my goth album I just did for my niece. I will have to do this.
Posted by: Brook | July 14, 2010 at 10:53 PM
these are amazing...I love them, so creative!
Posted by: delisa | July 15, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Amazing idea Jennifer!!!
Posted by: AndreaWiebe | July 15, 2010 at 06:21 PM
totally awesome!
Posted by: Liz Lumsden | July 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM
YUMMY!
Posted by: Patty Taylor | July 17, 2010 at 10:24 PM
thanks for sharing...they are awesome!
Posted by: Terri | July 18, 2010 at 06:02 AM
I will need to pick these up - Oh MY! the possibilities are endless...
Posted by: Jeanne Kelly | July 18, 2010 at 09:41 AM
WOW!
Posted by: NanaBEth | July 19, 2010 at 02:34 AM
Ooooo these look cool :D
thanks,
Julie xx
Posted by: ScrappyDandyDoo | July 20, 2010 at 03:59 PM
Can't wait to try those!
Posted by: Helene | July 27, 2010 at 09:24 AM