Technique – Mica Tile™ Encapsulation
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This technique is easy, quick and a very nice gift or gift tag for pretty
holiday packages. Because the mica is clear, lights will glisten through
the edges, lighting up the photograph. These ornaments would be particularly
nice for a family photograph, or individual photos of each family member.
- Mica Tile™
- Perfect Paper
Adhesive - Gloss
- Ribbon
- Metal Letters- Making
Memories
- Charm - Marian &
Me
- Eyelet, Eyelet Setter
and Hammer
- Ball Chain or Christmas
Hook
- Photograph
- Select a Mica
Tile™ that is a tad larger than the photograph.
Delaminate the Tile so there are two pieces.
Note: On the back of the photograph a “Merry
Christmas” including the year, can be written, the details of
the photograph, a child’s drawing or old Christmas card. Do
this because the backside will show as the ornament turns.
- Adhere the photograph
to Mica Tile™ using Perfect
Paper Adhesive – gloss.
Note: Using gloss adhesive will keep the mica clear and shiny.
- While the adhesive is
still wet sandwich the tiles back together. Or apply a bit more adhesive
to the backside, and then reattach the two pieces.
- Adhere ribbon, charms
and letters around the Mica Tile™
for further decorating of the ornament.
- Set an eyelet at the top
of the Mica Tile™. Hang a hook, ball
chain or string through the eyelet so it is ready to hang on the tree
or in a window.
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