Did You Know?

So you get done with a project only to find, the gold or silver findings, charms, beads aren't the right shade of gold or silver!  This can ruin the finished look. Here's a quick fix.  Shade your metal charms, findings, metal beads, and hardware on projects using  a solvent based ink, like Staz-On and some soft brushes. Staz-on works great on non-porous surfaces, I wonder what it would do on glass projects?

Prior to sealing your project, load ink lightly on brush, then apply it over the metal.  You may need a few applications to complete the depth of color you are trying to attain.  I set the inks with a Krylon Matte Spray prior to sealing.  This technique was done on the Venetian Mask bells pictured at right.  These bells were gold and to stark for the copper in the mask, so I used Timber Brown Staz-on solvent based ink, and applied several light coats to achieve the "copper" look.  I love this stuff!  You can find it at your local craft and stamping stores in a variety of colors.  If you live in the San Diego Area, Stamping Details in Poway has a great selection.