Rhonda Chase Design

Real amber can be gently cleaned with water or mild soap and water. These beads aren’t real, but they are durable! You can clean them however you want- even in the dishwasher :-)

Yes, what Dawsie said. Also, Emoo is a product you can use to make molds. It’s a little pricey, but it will make a lot. Rosebeading online has lots of mold shapes and they are cheap - but watch the shipping charges, and leave a lot of time for shipping. I hope this helps!

I promise there are no mice in this tutorial! You might find the occasional cat or dog, though. And definitely alive and kicking!

Thanks! Try Rosebeading online - though watch out for the shipping charges. Let me know what you make :-) Have fun!

Thanks! You’re right - I’ve been working on other faux gems as well. And I was also thinking of doing this with gold or white clay, or open-back, like you’re suggesting. Let me know if you try any - It would be great to see how yours come out :-)

Hi! Thanks for asking. I don’t have the file uploaded, but I would be happy to send to you. I am out of town right now and I didn’t bring my laptop or password to get at the file. Please send me a reminder at the end of next week and I’ll get it to you. Thanks!

Thanks! That was my intention. I hope I get to see some of the things people create : )

Wow, Thank You! I'm totally going to do this! (However, we have mosquito abatement where I live, so I don't see too many. So...If anyone out there has a mosquito to send me, let me know : )

Smoochylisa! Thanks for posting this great cat portrait : )

Awesome project and great insructions! I voted : )

Thank You! I’m working on a much more detailed tutorial of just my amber process, which should be done in the next week, in case you want more information. Please let me know how your amber comes out if you try it : ) Thanks again!!

Thank You! Let me know if you make any ! : )

Hi! Great question! Thanks for asking. My head is always churning with new ideas (ever since I was a kid), though I often find someone has gotten there first. When that’s the case, I try to find a new version or technique to create a project. I’m the kind of person that always has to be working on something, so I’ve learned many skills over the years and often use these skills as a starting point for ideas. I think this “maker” personality must be genetic, because my kids are exactly the same way. Also, I keep journals of ideas, to save for when I have time, so I never really run out : )

Cool, you're right! Another idea to play with : )Thanks!!

Thanks! I've been having a lot of fun with resin lately : ) It's kind of like Play Doh for grown-ups.

Thank You! : )

Thank You! I'd love to see what you and your younger siblings create when you get to the project. In a past life I taught art to children and really enjoy seeing what the kids come up with : )

Hi : )I think you'll have to ask your vet about your dog. I've never had to worry about how much my pup eats, because she tends to under-eat. However, she's a lean 60lbs and eats about 4 cups on a good day. I also give her supplemental puppy food (even though she's an adult now) and let her eat what she wants. Feel free to share any feedback you get on quantities. Thanks!

Yes, I did. But the twisting is optional - the ring looks good either way. If you need wire twisting instructions, my earlier wire tutorials have info. Try the basic pendant or bird's nest pendant. Thanks!

Hi! I use acrylic paint (any brand from any craft store) and/or nail polish. Both of these work well with resin. They don't bleed and they come in great colors. I hope this helps!

Bubbles are definitely a problem. There are some things to try to help reduce them:1 tap the mold gently - tiny bubbles will rise and you can pop them with a pin or try scooping them off2 heat - heating resin with a heat gun or hair dryer can bring bubbles up to be popped3 be gentle - stir gently when mixing resin (I don't do the pouring back and forth thing, it makes too many bubbles)4 let resin sit - after mixing, let the resin sit for a few minutes so bubbles can rise, then scoop them offLet me know if you find any of this helpful!Also, I'm working on a faux amber tutorial in which bubbles are your friend. I'll have it done in the next few weeks :-)

Great tips! Thanks! I have a bunch of eyedroppers, but keep forgetting to try them. I will get to it :-) Embedding rhinestones (and crystal) doesn't quite look like opal, but can look pretty awesome. I often set up a whole array of items to try in the resin and keep tabs on what works. It's kind of like creating recipes.Thank again!

Thank you so much!! Have a wonderful weekend : )

Thanks! I'd love to see what you make : ) Have fun!!

Thank You! That view is about 15 minutes from my house - I feel pretty lucky : )

Thank you so much! Go get some cheap wire and give it a try. There's really nothing to lose : ) And please post what you make - I'd love to see! (The hardest part with the swords id getting things symmetric, so maybe don't aim for perfect symmetry at first.) Have fun!

So, wire comes in shapes, mainly square, round (what you mostly see), and half round. This project uses square wire that's twisted by securing one end and turning by hand or using a drill. You can just use round wire (don't twist), if that's all you have, but you won't get the texture quite the same. I hope this helps! I sometimes write expanded tutorials, which are not free, but have extra info: Here's the link, if you want to take a look:https://www.rhondachasedesign.com/collections/tuto...

Thank You! I see you're paying careful attention : )

Thank you so much!!

Thank You!

Great! I hope you post pictures : )

Hi! Yes, businesses change. I wrote this a while ago, so thanks for the update! (I still buy most of my wire from Rio, by weight.)

Thanks!! Let me know if you try it :-)

Thanks! I was trying to come up with a piece of jewelry my son might actually wear. The wearing is yet to be determined ; )

Put one on Etsy : )https://www.etsy.com/listing/591056336/jeweled-sword-wire-wrapped-pendant-w?ref=listing_published_alert

Excellent suggestions!! Thanks for sharing them!

Your comment made my day : ) I am ever so grateful to you, my fellow creator!

You patina the base first. Then block off the part of the 24g wire with nail polish where the beads will go. That way the patina won't show through the beads. Since there are 2 more layers on top of the base, a second round of patina is needed to get those new areas.Hope this helps!

Thanks! I'll eventually get them on either my website or Amazon. (I'm terrible at Ebay :-)

What a great idea! I was planning to sell some as pendants, but kilt pins never occurred to me. Thanks!

Thanks! Let me know if you try it : )

Thanks so much!

Thank You!!

Thanks! Let me know how it goes:-)Also, if you go to my other instructables, there's a basic wire wrapping tutorial you might like. Have fun!

My daughter goes to UCSC where the mascot is the banana slug. Maybe you've got your niche market :-) Go Banana Slugs!!

Hi!I haven't run into this before - my dog's toenails are bigger than mine : )I have a couple of ideas though. You could try some good glue - GS Hypo Cement, E-6000, or clear 2-part epoxy.You could also try gluing a fabric backing on the backs of the swirls, like the kind used for appliqué. Or if you solder, solder the wrap ring on to a wide band that fits your finger.(When I make earrings with swirls for people with long hair, I use the Hypo cement on the back side in a couple of layers)Please let me know what you try and how it works out.

Hi! I haven't run into this before - my dog's toenails are bigger than mine : )I have a couple of ideas though. You could try some good glue - GS Hypo Cement, E-6000, or clear 2-part epoxy.You could also try gluing a fabric backing on the backs of the swirls, like the kind used for appliqué. Or if you solder, solder the wrap ring on to a wide band that fits your finger.(When I make earrings with swirls for people with long hair, I use the Hypo cement on the back side in a couple of layers)Please let me know what you try and how it works out.

Thank you! Enjoy!

Hi! I estimate this recipe makes about 12 quarts. That sounds like a lot, but it freezes really well. I freeze one week portions and put them in the frig to defrost a couple of days before the last weeks' portion runs out. You should probably check with your vet about fat proportions, since pancreatitis is so fats-sensitive.I hope this helps!! Please let me know how your puppy does on this food - I'd love to know and so would others : )~Rhondaps My girl is almost 5 now and I've got her bad tummy almost completely managed. She can eat other foods if we're careful, but I always go back to homemade food when her tummy acts up. The biggest problem lately is that she's soooo spoiled and only wants her homemade meals : )

Wow! In 5 years I haven't seen another dog that looks so much like mine. Even the way he reaches out to your other dog is the same. Do you know what breed he is? Is he also very skittish? My girl is doing much better. I now give her a combination of puppy food and homemade food. And when her stomach starts acting up, I immediately give her otc anti diarrhea and antacid pills. (You'll want to check w a vet on meds)Also, it's counterintuitive, but she does well with fats. Meat drippings, chicken skin, etc. You'll have to see what works for Asher.Thank you so much for sharing! Let me know how he does : )

Thank you so much!! I'd love to see some of your finished projects! Also, if you'd like to give any feedback on the Etsy tutorials, I'm all ears - I want them to be as user friendly as possible : ) Thanks Again!

Thank You! I'd love to hear how it goes.

Love it! My dad once made me a lamp like this out of a piece of firewood. Yours is waaaay better!

Super cute!!

Hydro-dipping would be fun to try. Just remember, the color would be a coating instead of all the way through. I did pin a project to my crafts board to try : ) Thanks for the suggestion!

Thank you! I was thinking that too - and maybe adding tan to some. Please let me know how they come out : )