{"product_id":"iced-enamels-relique-enamel-lanyards","title":"Iced Enamels Relique Lanyards by Johanna Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy mother has worked at the same hospital for my entire life, and I have never seen her without her plain, boring nylon lanyard for her keys and ID badge. When I saw these \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ice-resin-collection?limit=100\"\u003eIce Resin® bezels\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glitters?limit=50\"\u003eenamels\u003c\/a\u003e, I thought it was a great opportunity to upgrade my mom's obligatory neck-wear. Paired with some \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prima-marketing-collection?limit=57\u0026amp;page=2\"\u003ePrima Marketing trinkets\u003c\/a\u003e, they transform her daily uniform into something she can really enjoy wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eIced Enamels Relique Lanyards Tutorial:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo start, lay a silicone mat on a flat, sturdy, level surface, and put on protective gear. Once you’re ready, lightly scuff all surfaces of the pieces that you will be enameling with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punches-and-paper-crafting-tools?limit=14\u0026amp;page=2\"\u003esanding block\u003c\/a\u003e. When everything is adequately distressed, add a layer of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ice-resin-collection?limit=100\"\u003eIced Enamels® Medium\u003c\/a\u003e using an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jewelry-making-accents-and-tools?limit=100\"\u003eangled paintbrush\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Next, sprinkle a thin layer of Iced Enamels® Relique Powder onto the medium, and then tap the excess power back into its container. Lay the pieces flat on your silicone mat, and gently heat with a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/die-cutting-and-embossing?limit=100\"\u003eheat tool\u003c\/a\u003e until the powders melt into your desired finish. Remember to allow the pieces to cool before you pick them up.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e To build layers and colors, paint more medium and sprinkle more powder onto your surfaces, and heat again.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e While your pieces are cooling, wash the medium out of your brushes with water and soap, then mix one ounce of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jewelry-making-accents-and-tools?limit=25\u0026amp;page=4\"\u003eIce Resin\u003c\/a\u003e thoroughly per package instructions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Add \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jewelry-making-accents-and-tools?limit=25\u0026amp;page=4\"\u003emica flakes\u003c\/a\u003e, glitter, wire, and any other embellishments that you want to your bezels (I used Prima Marketing’s \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/prima-marketing-collection?limit=57\u0026amp;page=2\"\u003eVintage Trinkets Large Numbers and Vintage Trinkets Flowers\u003c\/a\u003e), and then very slowly pour resin onto each. Also paint resin on the keys and any additional surfaces that were coated with enamel in order to protect and seal. Be sure you wipe up any resin drops immediately with tissue, and then leave all pieces to cure for at least 24 hours, per manufacturer’s instructions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Finally, once everything is cured, attach velvet ribbon strips long enough to wear around the neck, wrist, or purse handle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"5\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"center\" width=\"25%\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn11.bigcommerce.com\/s-87od2q0wh1\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Johanna_021-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd width=\"75%\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc8108;\"\u003eAbout Johanna:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6e6f3c;\"\u003eFavorite Food: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWatermelon\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6e6f3c;\"\u003eRandom Fact: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eShe experiences déjà vu on a regular basis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: times new roman,times,serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6e6f3c;\"\u003eFavorite Quote: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. 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