MERMAID CUFFS
I used fondant molds to create this jewelry and a 2 part plastic that sets in 20 minutes (unlike resin). It's easy to manipulate and once hard can be painted any way you like. See the video tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPBdX8oU7c0
Step 1
Gather materials:
Smooth On Liquid Plastic #325 Coral Silicone Mold Starfish Silicone Mold Americana Acrylic paints DecoArt Dazzling Metallics E-6000 Glue Wood Bangles Pearls and pearl cabochons Paintbrushes Minwax Polycrylic Transparent tape
Step 2
Mix 2 teaspoons each of the two parts of your Smooth On #325 Pour it in your molds and let set for about 15 minutes Remove from the molds while the pieces are flexible and tape them to the wood bangle Let them harden for another hour *They will harden to the shape of the bangle making your piece look polished
Step 3
Mix 2 teaspoons each of the two parts of your Smooth On #325 Pour it in your molds and let set for about 15 minutes Remove from the molds while the pieces are flexible and tape them to the wood bangle Let them harden for another hour *They will harden to the shape of the bangle making your piece look polished
Step 4
Remove the hardened pieces Paint them with DecoArt Dazzling Metallics in gold Paint your wood bangles with Americana Acrylics in a color of your choice Coat the bangle with Minwax Polycrylic
