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Create a faux-stained glass flower power ring!

Posted by Cat Morley from London, United Kingdom • Published See Cat Morley's 1146 projects »
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  • How to make a statement ring. Fantasy Film Flower Ring - Step 1
    Step 1

    Beads Unlimited sent me a few packs of Quick Links. They're a new product, so they wanted to see if I could figure out a cool way to use them and this is what I came up with.

  • How to make a statement ring. Fantasy Film Flower Ring - Step 2
    Step 2

    You'll need 21 of the 12mm round solid rings. Divide in to groups of 3 and arrange the first group in to a flower shape.

  • How to make a statement ring. Fantasy Film Flower Ring - Step 3
    Step 3

    For this project, I also used Fantasy Film, which is a coloured adhesive film which dries like film.

  • How to make a statement ring. Fantasy Film Flower Ring - Step 4
    Step 4

    Use a pair of tweezers to pick up your first ring and dip it in to the yellow film. Let the excess drip back in to the tin.

  • How to make a statement ring. Fantasy Film Flower Ring - Step 5
    Step 5

    After a few seconds, when the film has started to set. Sit it down on a piece of paper so that it holds itself up and leave to set.

  • How to make a statement ring. Fantasy Film Flower Ring - Step 6
    Step 6

    Repeat with the other rings, dipping them in to the red film.

  • How to make a statement ring. Fantasy Film Flower Ring - Step 7
    Step 7

    Leave it to set. Don't worry if the outer ring looks messy, we'll be covering it. Dab around the edges of the ring with a strong jewellery or metal glue.

  • How to make a statement ring. Fantasy Film Flower Ring - Step 8
    Step 8

    Place another ring on top and hold together until it sticks. Repeat on the other side too. Repeat for the other rings.

  • How to make a statement ring. Fantasy Film Flower Ring - Step 9
    Step 9

    With the yellow ring in the middle, glue the red rings around the outside. Leave to dry.

  • How to make a statement ring. Fantasy Film Flower Ring - Step 10
    Step 10

    Take a ring base and cover in a generous amount of glue.

  • How to make a statement ring. Fantasy Film Flower Ring - Step 11
    Step 11

    Stick the base on the back of the flower and leave to dry. When the rings dry, you can rub off any excess film or glue gently with sandpaper.

  • How to make a statement ring. Fantasy Film Flower Ring - Step 12
    Step 12

    Hold up to the light and admire the stained glass effect!

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Vicky
Vicky · Colchester, England, GB · 55 projects
I had almost forgotten about fantasy film.. its like my childhood is back Happy
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Alf
Alf · Puerto Rico, Misiones Province, AR · 17 projects
wowwww
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Keri Plezia (aka;Miss Holley King)
Keri Plezia (aka;Miss Holley King) · Paw Paw, Michigan, US · 4 projects
LOVE this!
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Roos
Roos · Nijmegen, Gelderland, NL · 7 projects
cool!
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*Witchy Rachie*
*Witchy Rachie* · Holon, IL · 70 projects
This is awesome. Happy I wish I could find the "ingredients" around here... Happy
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Shazziiee
Shazziiee · Colchester, England, GB · 25 projects
Wow! That is really cool!
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Scarlet-Begonias
Scarlet-Begonias · Everett, Washington, US · 15 projects
I found it online!! The seller is in Pennsylvania: www.clayalley.com
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Scarlet-Begonias
Scarlet-Begonias · Everett, Washington, US · 15 projects
Where can I get fantasy film? I'm in the US
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Shannen L.
Shannen L. · Buffalo Valley, Tennessee, US · 4 projects
Wow! that's so cute. I wish my craft stores sold fantasy film haha.
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Beverly
Beverly · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 19 projects
cute =]
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