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   Supplies needed: · Paper · Scrabble Tiles · Scissors · Craft Glue · Metal File · Mod Podge · Small Paint Brushes · Utility Knife · Diamond Glaze · Super Glue · Small Aanraku Jewelry Bails in Silver

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   Choose your paper wisely! I use a template card, a little template on an index card with a hole the size of a scrabble tile. That way when I shop for paper, I can see if the pattern will fit the tile. You can use almost
   any paper you find; scrapbook paper, card stock, Japanese Washi paper, origami paper, gift wrap, even lightweight recycled greeting cards. Everything will become a possibility, so experiment. Using a light box (or holding your paper to the window), use your template card and trace the pattern for your tile. Trim the paper about a 3/4” to 1/2” around your outline. Allow enough excess paper so you can hold the paper while spreading the glue.



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3. 

   Using a paint brush and your light box, “paint” a thin layer of glue (I use Tacky Glue) onto the back of your paper. Place your tile in the box, being sure to notice which way is up so your letter isn’t upside down when you’re finished. I like using a thin glue.
   
   

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   After about 10-20 minutes your glue should be dry. Using a utility knife, carefully trim around the outside of the tile being careful not to cut the tile in the process. The wood is pretty soft.
   
   



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   Gently file the edges of the paper to be smooth and flush with the side of the tile. Since the wood is soft, be careful not to file too hard. You may want to experiment with different types of metal files in order to find the one you like best. The one I use is a medium grit file.
   
   

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   Now you need to seal the paper. Use a paint brush to apply a thin layer of Mod Podge. I like to seal the top and all sides. Let that dry for 10-20 minutes. I like to lay my tiles on wax paper so the glue doesn’t stick to my work surface. A cookie sheet lined with wax paper works perfectly!
   
   

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   Once the Mod Podge is dry, it is time to apply the Diamond Glaze. Do NOT shake the glaze. First, I like to make a little dot on my wax paper. The first dot usually has a bubble & I’d rather have it on the wax paper than on my tile. Holding the bottle at an angle, apply the glaze around the edges and then fill in the middle. Be sure to get close to the edges. The glaze shouldn’t roll off the edge, but in case it does, just file it off when the whole thing is dry. If you get a bubble, which will happen, just use your fingernail to pull it off the tile. You can use a needle, but I find that is harder to do. Diamond Glaze is water soluble, so it just washes off with soap and water. Now let your tile dry for a minimum of 4 hours. Dry your tile in a cool place where it won’t get bumped by anyone.
   UPDATED:
   I let mine to fully cure 3 days before packaging it. The glaze manufacturers may suggest less time but to be safe, plan on 3 days.

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   Now attach the silver bail. Hold the bail with your fingers, put a drop or two of glue and hold the tile in place. I like to use Super Glue because then it’s stuck “forever”! The only down side, is that if the bail isn’t exactly centered, it’s tricky to remove. In seconds, it’s attached and ready to go!
   
   

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   Now to clean up any rough edges. Get your metal file again and smooth down any rough edges and excess glue. Now you’re finished! Enjoy your pendant.
   
   

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DreamsInBloom

31 Dec 02:59

Oh, I bookmarked your instructions of this from your website about a month ago! I can't wait to try these someday soon.

DreamsInBloom

31 Dec 03:20

Oh, I bookmarked your instructions of this from your website about a month ago! I can't wait to try these someday soon.

stephie N.

31 Dec 03:38

lovely! This is awesome!

Mafalicious

01 Jan 16:43

This is great!

I heart Scrabble! I sort of have a Scrabble addiction.

Pandaa

01 Jan 23:45

aw! adorable!! *_*

molly g

03 Jan 19:11

great! i hav tons of scrabble games cuz my mom is obsessed
thanx!!!!

Tami

08 Jan 00:12

Awesome! I've always wondered how they got that nice glaze on top. Thanks for the tutorial!

Karen K.

21 Jan 15:34

Good, simple instructions. Thanks!

artsy2

22 Jan 19:06

Thanks so much ,you have inspired me.Gonna have to try it soon!

qi*

25 Jan 06:30

hey where can i get the silver bail? is it from craft shops or hardware shops?

kiddo

01 Feb 21:36

You can find tons of the silver bails on etsy.com. They even have people who sell kits with all the tools you will need!

Surf jewels

03 Feb 19:04

cute.

Hannah.

Heidel R.

04 Feb 11:05

Is see the owls on one of your pendants, where do you get that fantastic paper?

acacia a.

05 Feb 03:25

ssssoooooo cute! i luv it!

DeeDeeJ

05 Feb 15:31

These are so cute! You could glue these on anything...like closet hangers, coat rack, table or chairs...Great Idea.

neysa t.

12 Feb 16:25

I love these! I almost bought scrabble at the thrift store yesterday, but worried that it didn't have all of the letter tiles...I am going to run and pick it up this afternoon and put it to a different use!
Thanks :o)

emUHlyy

15 Feb 04:11

this is soooooo cool

Sarah W.

17 Feb 03:32

where can i buy diamond glaze?

DiAnne A.

27 Feb 21:58

GReat tutorial. Thanks
DiAnne A

www.wantzit.etsy.com

Twilight lover

10 Apr 00:50

Wow. I AM SO DONIG THAT!!!!!!!!!

maan t.

21 Apr 13:19

awww how cute.. may i ask whay if mod podge and diamond glaze are not available.. what are the alternative material that i can use (substitute)..

Vanessa the Strange

16 May 04:02

I've been looking all over for 'Diamond Glaze'.... any idea what chain store has it or possibly a substitute?
Thanks!
I can't wait to try this!!

Lauren S.

06 Nov 18:14

I absolutely love this idea. I cannot wait to try it. There are so many different things one can do with a project like this!

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