Peel Off Cloisoné Necklace in Friendly Plastic
Weird title I know, but I thought you might like to take a peek at a project I did for Make Jewellery magazine for their July issue. Sadly I was in such a rush at the time I could not take photos of the piece before it went off to the magazine, which meant that I could not show you anything at the time the article was published. That will teach me to take photos in a timely manner instead of the chaotic hit and miss approach that currently holds sway over my life!
Before I show you the project I just want to mention a couple of things. Firstly thank you to everyone who was so patient waiting for their orders until I got back from my holiday. We went to western Massachusetts (the Berkshires) and had a fabulous time witnessing a 2 hour Independence Day parade,
Visiting the Hancock Shaker Village and the totally marvelous Frelinghuysen Morris House and Studio (Cubist art and Art Deco architecture) amongst lots of other things.
Secondly, there are still a couple of places on the Love Hearts Pendant workshop at the Husqvarna Studio (now called Coles Sewing Centre) in Nottingham for next Wednesday the 20th July. Please see the classes tab at the top of the page and contact Husqvarna directly to book.
The third thing to mention is that everything seems set fair for another Friendly Plastic show on Create and Craft on the 25th July at 5pm (but PLEASE do keep checking the blog as things do have a nasty habit of changing!). Friendly Plastic Pellets will be the order of the day.
OK, here are some images of the Azure Skies project for Make Jewellery magazine created using Peel Off stickers and Friendly Plastic. I have also used my Tubead kit to create the curved tubular beads.
This is the necklace and earring set which is a mixture of Peel Off cloisonné Tuebeads, Round and Striped beads all made with Friendly Plastic.
You can clearly see the Peel Offs in action here. I have found that some of the least pleasant Peel Offs work the best for this technique (the actual image does not really show very much, just the overall effect)
Very simple Round Friendly Plastic beads are enhanced with end caps and bought beads to provide a counterpoint to the other Striped Friendly Plastic beads.
The earrings that match the necklace are smaller Friendly Plastic Tubeads (I now have 4 sizes of cord in the Tubead kits) and even the small round beads have been covered with Peel Offs.
Who would have thought that something like Peel Offs which can appear so naff, could also be used to make something look really expensive and complex. Here’s to the much maligned Peel Off sticker!
And here’s to the person who made those naff stickers look so good. Once again, no-one would think that jewellery had been made from Friendly Plastic. You’re an artist.
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Heather you are way too nice to me!
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I wish I hadn’t given my peel offs away!!! The torquoise looks fantastic.
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What a great idea for using up peel-offs! How did that come about?! Will give it a try. Thanks so much Lizzie!
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Oh wow… she’s done it again… I try but I can’t get my pieces to look so smoothe… I am lovin that blue, lady!!!
Love and light
Frankie
xx
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The trick to the smoothness is in the Tubead kit Frankie.
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Those look fabulous Liz, who’d have thought peel offs could look so great?! I’ve never been a fan of peel offs, but I’m converted after seeing this, now I just need to find some over here!
Sara x
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Absolutely lovely. You always inspire me to want to craft and I’m sure whether you are a beginner or experienced everyone can find inspiration in your lovely projects.
Love these beads and what a great way to use peel-offs. Fantastic once again Liz.
Can’t wait to see you on C & C for more inspiring ideas. Best wishes,
Chris Saunders
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Glad you had a good holiday, it sounds wonderful. Stunning jewellery as always! Hope you are feeling a lot better for your holiday.
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Beautiful beading rich and striking colours making them look even more glamours. Seem’s your visit to the US was a great success a 2 hour parade gosh did you stand the whole time?
Wish I could make it to another workshop but still not found a job and the cost of petrol means it costs course fee x 3 just to get there and back! Will watch out for the next C&C those pellets are fascinating. XOXO Zoe
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Hello Liz, beautiful work as always,I have to say the peel offs were a stoke of genius! Can I ask do you just add on the peel offs after creating the beads,I have tried this but my peel offs do not stick properly,so I am assuming I can dunk them in warm water to adhere them???
Many thanks Jinny Holt
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Hello Jinny. Make sure your beads are dry and free from oil. Apply the peel offs and press firmly and they should stick. I have a number of different makes of peel offs and they all seem to do the business. I always coat my jewellery in a brush on varnish, at least 2 coats, so this helps to make sure the darn things stay on. I have not had any trouble with them coming off, and I have worn the necklace on a number of occasions now.
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It is a beautiful technique! I worked with FP YEARS AGO and made bead necklaces…I intend to get into it again, but please excuse my ignorance…but WHAT IS a “peel off”? Is it for Nails?
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You can tell how far behind the times I am by my question! OMG! After my question, I Googled “peel off stickers” and I FOUND IT! Im soooo ready to try this on Friendly Plastic to make caboshons for my jewelry making! Thanks for this fabulous inspiration!
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I am so glad you like the technique, and that your creative world will now be a better place for having Peel Off stickers in it!!!!
Most people have a stash of the little beggars that they don’t know what to do with as it is always obvious when they’ve been used. Often it is the ugliest ones that make the best beads. Check out your friends as they may have some going spare.
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