Introduction: Faux Quartz Crystal Jewelry
Mold and cast quartz crystal with resin to look just like the real thing, only lighter! It's easy to add colorants, glitter, paint and wire to make your jewelry pieces look amazing.
Step 1: Watch the Short Video Tutorial Here!
Step 2: You'll Need
Flat metal cuffs
Ranger Melt Art Mold-N-Pour putty
E-6000 Glue
Glaze Coat
One or two crystals to mold
Cups, stir sticks and gloves
Tape
Step 3: Make the Mold
Mix equal parts of the Mold-N-Pour putty
Press your real crystal into the putty and surround it to create your mold
Wait 10 minutes and remove the real crystal
Mix equal parts of Glaze Coat and stir for 5 minutes
Fill your molds with the Glaze Coat
Step 4: Remove and Adhere
Remove the bubbles with a long arm lighter
Let cure overnight in an unoccupied room or outside
*You can also use colorants and glitter with this process
When cured, scrape of the edges with a craft knife (if you need to)
Glue the "quartz crystals" to a flat metal cuff with E-6000
Tape in place while they dry