I've protected the back with several layers of acrylic gloss and a dimensional gloss, but what do do about the front? I tried using the dimensional gloss for the front, no go as the paper needs more support in the back. On some of the sizes I can attach a thin piece of glass or acrylic to the back, but for the other unusual sizes I don't have the pieces to match.
I am thinking of trying resin, I normally avoid it since you have to mix it perfectly and almost don a hazmat suit to use. I'm going to try it on the front first and see if that provides enough hardness and support, if it doesn't I'll try a thin layer on the back too. I probably will end up resining (is that a word?) my fingers. Wonder if that would sell on Etsy?
Here are the before, and I'll post the afters soon. It's the pouring of the resin I'm nervous about it's a thick consistency so I hope I can have enough control to place it just inside the frames.
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LOL! Resined fingers on Etsy, huh? Can't wait to see the finished product.
Lisa, I read your post and I'm trying to figure out options for you. I think I'm not understanding the overall construction so that makes it harder (now I will admit I am dead tired so maybe if I come back later and reread it I'll get it...lol) Is there nothing behind the image?
As for resin you may want to look into the new ICE resin from Objects & Elements. It it supposed to be a jewelers grade, low oder and super easy to work with.
Angie
It's probably my description Angie, not you, hee. The paper is adhered to the back of the frame then I just put several layers of acrylic and gloss over it .. kind of like the way you adhere images to the glass tiles?
I think resin may be a bit more thick, therefore sturdier for both the front and the back. Thanks for the rec, I will definitely look into that.
Hi there -
I was just looking at one of these at your Etsy shop -
http://www.etsy.com/listing/25738648/golden-pentacle-pendant?ref=sr_list_4&ga_search_query=pentacle&ga_search_type=&ga_page=3&includes=
... and I'm glad you think the design is "breathtaking", since I worked so very hard on it.
I guess what I'm a little more confused about is why you're selling it.
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