Good Luck Vibes
SKILL LEVEL : Intermediate
Around the world, various types of amulets, charms, talismans, and tokens have become symbols for good luck and fortune. When carried or worn, these symbols are believed to provide prosperity, happiness, good health, wisdom, or protection from negativity and evil. Whether to give or to sell, a personalized piece of good fortune jewelry is the perfect one-of-a-kind gift idea that anyone who believes in luck, or is superstitious, will adore!
Place blank on stamping block. Position Good Fortune Ultra Detail Design Stamp on the blank. Use the Tilt & Tap technique to stamp 6mm and larger stamps, or stamps with more details. While applying pressure to the stamp, strike once with medium force. Then without lifting stamp, continue to strike while very slightly tilting the stamp in a circular motion to catch all sides of the design.
TIP: If the stamp has an ImpressArt logo, make sure it is facing you so that the impression is stamped in the correct direction.
TIP: Use stamp tape to secure the blank to the stamping block so it doesn’t move while stamping.
Note: Harder metals and stamps with more detail require a harder strike than softer metals and stamps with less detail.
Highlight impressions with Stamp Enamel. Wait 3-5 minutes and then dab the excess enamel into the impressions with a paper towel before lightly wiping it away from the surface of the blank.
Fold the pre-made chain in half at the clasp. Use flush cutters to cut the chain in half by placing the chain towards the back of the flush cutter’s jaws and squeezing the handle.
Use the tips of two chain nose pliers to grasp the sides of a jump ring, with the opening of the jump ring facing up between the two pliers. Laterally twist each side of the jump ring in opposite directions to open the ring. Slide blank and one end of the pre-made chain onto the jump ring. Laterally twist the jump ring back with tension to close. Repeat to connect the other side of the chain to the blank.
NOTE: Do NOT pull outwards on the jump ring as it will weaken the metal and distort the circular shape of the ring.
Further personalize the necklace by adding a semi-precious charm of your choice near the clasp using a jump ring. Close clasp to complete the necklace.
