tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post4055032637172809866..comments2024-03-14T03:43:02.583-04:00Comments on EPBOT: DIY Inspiration: Rainbow Rose Petal Jewelry!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-12824506444339685432015-06-02T12:15:54.479-04:002015-06-02T12:15:54.479-04:00wonderful pieces all of them! for the dragonfly p...wonderful pieces all of them! for the dragonfly placement i think i like the one on the left. It's like it's swooping up from the left and it's curved in such a way that it makes sense to me to have it there...that is my vote :)<br /><br />thanks for sharing!iiSwanSongiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11226984069955806530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-82303705041929822962014-07-23T17:51:04.801-04:002014-07-23T17:51:04.801-04:00Brilliant! Yes it does look like butterfly wings....Brilliant! Yes it does look like butterfly wings. Dragonfly on the right. Those that do not seek greatness often deserve it most.Joellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61494529815277193522014-07-22T15:18:36.345-04:002014-07-22T15:18:36.345-04:00Renee is awesome. Dragon fly to the left, OR to th...Renee is awesome. Dragon fly to the left, OR to the lower right side. The pieces are beautiful. When will see see Jewelry by Jen for sale??? <br />tiny p elephantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-54271136907639356212014-07-22T09:08:13.385-04:002014-07-22T09:08:13.385-04:00Renee, you may already have a brilliant job that y...Renee, you may already have a brilliant job that you love, or not want a job making resin, but I think there would be such a wonderful market for making these beautiful resin pieces out of other people's "memory flowers." Memorials, weddings, romantic gifts, Mother's day, so many occasions people might want to preserve a bit of beauty from and what a charming way to do it. I would cheerfully be your first customer. And if you won't do that, I am going to have to bully my sweet hubby into making resin gems for me (he's way more talented with that sort of thing than I am) which he really doesn't want to do. So, he would appreciate your Etsy store as well. :) Cindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4022633235401760052014-07-21T16:24:44.001-04:002014-07-21T16:24:44.001-04:00Oh, and the Epoxy 330 dries water clear, too, so i...Oh, and the Epoxy 330 dries water clear, too, so it would be perfect for gluing filigree.Katiehttp://www.fripparie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-84974375173670478952014-07-21T16:21:40.953-04:002014-07-21T16:21:40.953-04:00Even better than E-6000 is 2 part epoxy resin adhe...Even better than E-6000 is 2 part epoxy resin adhesive - I use Epoxy 330. It's a jewelry grade epoxy adhesive and yes, you have to mix the two parts, but you can bake it to cure it in about 5 minutes. I've found that E-6000 can fail after a few months. The resin adhesive is almost as good as soldering.<br /><br />These are gorgeous, though! I've been experimenting with flower petals in resin for a while now and can't get them to retain such wonderful color!Katiehttp://www.fripparie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-88160119374160378822014-07-21T12:51:19.059-04:002014-07-21T12:51:19.059-04:00I am in LOVE. I love colorful stuff and this is u...I am in LOVE. I love colorful stuff and this is unique and beautiful. GREAT job. I would love to buy something like this for myself. I truly love love love (did I say LOVE?) every one of those pieces. And I vote for the dragonfly on the left. Something about that placement is just so sweet!ashtonsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03054544745659822368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21764325898044811092014-07-21T10:11:41.715-04:002014-07-21T10:11:41.715-04:00Thank you! I'll have to look that up!Thank you! I'll have to look that up!weyrdkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349035490729112275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-11390848100437329752014-07-21T09:51:49.163-04:002014-07-21T09:51:49.163-04:00What beautiful work you both did! I've been h...What beautiful work you both did! I've been holding on to a bunch of four-leaf clovers, and now I'm wondering if this might be something I could do with them.Emily S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-21401988336342621162014-07-21T09:17:10.430-04:002014-07-21T09:17:10.430-04:00For the ID-tag bracelets, I'm imagining a subt...For the ID-tag bracelets, I'm imagining a subtle monogram, stenciled on in a light "frosted" type look. Like the look of etched glass, ya know? Wouldn't obscure the rose petal texture, but would add just that smidge of interest it needs. Loving all these fun colors!Amanda B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-35853403207697453032014-07-21T08:22:59.967-04:002014-07-21T08:22:59.967-04:00You've probably already finished, considering ...You've probably already finished, considering it's Monday, but I vote for the dragonfly on the left.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479657679664314889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-71272910113611764592014-07-21T08:20:55.099-04:002014-07-21T08:20:55.099-04:00Right you are, Jen! Easy Cast! I picked it because...Right you are, Jen! Easy Cast! I picked it because it had Easy in the name ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963433295846825160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-47709100896991004882014-07-21T08:18:35.609-04:002014-07-21T08:18:35.609-04:00I don't have a tutorial, but the internet has ...I don't have a tutorial, but the internet has all sorts of stuff that I found! First, I used a food dehydrator for the roses. Lowest setting for a couple of days. With the resin, I bought a mold at Michael's and used Easy Cast resin. Then it was a LOT of trial and error. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963433295846825160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-42541903089707673492014-07-21T08:15:06.180-04:002014-07-21T08:15:06.180-04:00I also used a food dehydrator. It was super fast i...I also used a food dehydrator. It was super fast in drying them out. My theory is that's why they kept their color? Maybe? I should try it on regular roses and see how it compares.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963433295846825160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-51847916953741587742014-07-21T08:13:06.995-04:002014-07-21T08:13:06.995-04:00I used a food dehydrator to dry the petals before ...I used a food dehydrator to dry the petals before the flowers became wilted :) Lowest setting for a day or two. Super easy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963433295846825160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-84416636726987962792014-07-21T08:11:41.977-04:002014-07-21T08:11:41.977-04:00I used a food dehydrator on the petals before the ...I used a food dehydrator on the petals before the flowers became wilted :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963433295846825160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4513900914125498462014-07-21T03:32:27.876-04:002014-07-21T03:32:27.876-04:00The particular roses that these were made from are...The particular roses that these were made from are actually injection-dyed: http://illusion.scene360.com/flowers-and-plants/7426/real-rainbow-roses/<br /><br />So they have additional pigment in the petals that is less likely to fade with drying.Neba Nebethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873643178863243177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-82556888461326735502014-07-21T03:28:55.825-04:002014-07-21T03:28:55.825-04:00I like the dragonfly on the left. :)I like the dragonfly on the left. :)Neba Nebethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873643178863243177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-80070059840704344692014-07-20T16:47:26.017-04:002014-07-20T16:47:26.017-04:00OMG!!!!! I love it all. How did she keep the color...OMG!!!!! I love it all. How did she keep the colors so vibrant on the petals. What you did was amazing Jen. Ilove the dragonfly off to the side. I love being able to see the petal more.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181154085255911224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-64467617058540301062014-07-20T16:31:18.984-04:002014-07-20T16:31:18.984-04:00Thank you so much Anon and Jen, I didn't imagi...Thank you so much Anon and Jen, I didn't imagine that at all! It opens up a lot of exciting possibilities! I don't think you can get resin/accessories where I live (Mexico), but I'm going to put them on my shopping list for when I'm in somewhere I *can* get them! Looks so much fun :)Eloisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-73281336250894239472014-07-20T16:02:19.924-04:002014-07-20T16:02:19.924-04:00WOW!! Renee, you are really talented.
I vote for ...WOW!! Renee, you are really talented.<br /><br />I vote for the dragonfly to be on the side (movement) rather than centred (static). Either side looks good but I prefer the photo on the left.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841256576790681152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-127259334844770052014-07-19T23:10:30.198-04:002014-07-19T23:10:30.198-04:00These are beautiful; I love the magnifying glass e...These are beautiful; I love the magnifying glass effect that emphasizes the texture as well as the color. I wonder how Renee managed to dry the petals without fading the color excessively? I haven't had much luck with drying flowers... I bought a pendant with a preserved aspen leaf years ago when visiting a national park, and the color faded out almost completely over time. I wonder if the resin will be a more effective preservative...<br /><br />Dragonfly on the left caught my eye.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-50282872743042606612014-07-19T22:50:36.832-04:002014-07-19T22:50:36.832-04:00Amazing, Renee...and Jen! Thanks for sharing...an...Amazing, Renee...and Jen! Thanks for sharing...and I liked the dragonfly in the middle (I know...I'm a traditionalist....) And the seahorse with the bubbles...perfect, perfect, perfect! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11222768604200359399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9179372820818228852014-07-19T22:01:28.743-04:002014-07-19T22:01:28.743-04:00These are awesome--it makes me want to buy multico...These are awesome--it makes me want to buy multicolored roses, learn how to work with resin, and start making jewelry.<br /><br />Dragonfly on the left!Amy Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881520646954573529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-2558162474699750822014-07-19T17:56:11.934-04:002014-07-19T17:56:11.934-04:00The seahorse is perfect!
The seahorse is perfect!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396360687805175598noreply@blogger.com