Mica Tile Ornaments By: Linda Findley

Technique – Mica Tile™ Encapsulation All materials italicized are available from USArtQuest. 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. Materials List Mica Tile™ Perfect Paper Adhesive - Gloss Ribbon Eyelet, Eyelet Setter and Hammer Photograph, Images, Clip Art, and decorative papers Embossing Powder Embossing Ink Heat Tool Directions Select a Mica Tile™ that is a tad larger than the photograph . Delaminate the Tile so there are two pieces. Adhere the photograph and paper 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. Let dry. Stamp on the front of the Tile using clear embossing ink and gold embossing powder. Heat emboss. Set an eyelet at the top of the Mica Tile™. Hang a hook, ball chain or ribbon through the eyelet so it is ready to hang on the tree or in a window. This page may be reproduced with permission from USArtQuest, Inc. Italicized products are available from USArtQuest, Inc. and your local retailer, or www.usartquest.com