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post #1 of 16
1/5/11 at 6:26am
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Has anyone made these?  They seem simple enough and like something I could make & sell at conventions.

I've got a pretty good general idea of how to do it and what is needed but would really like to talk to someone who's done it before.

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post #2 of 16
1/5/11 at 6:38am

No, I haven't.  Sounds like fun.

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post #3 of 16
1/5/11 at 8:10am
I have
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post #4 of 16
1/5/11 at 8:43am
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... and is it any harder than it looks?  How do you punch the hole to run the jump ring through the cap?  Should I buy pieces seperately or buy a starter kit?  Is epoxy better than the clear stickers?  I don't want to waste money if I realize a different method is better.

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post #5 of 16
1/5/11 at 10:16am

I use ET lite to seal my caps. I punch my hols with a drill bit and a small hand drill. I don't really know what you mean by buying a kit.  Some people use resin drops that just stick on to the image.  Its going to come down to how much you want to play & how patient you are.

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post #6 of 16
1/6/11 at 3:17am

That sounds a really cool idea Elaine. Can't wait to see them get done. I think clear stickers will be ok though.

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post #7 of 16
1/9/11 at 7:00am
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I'm assuming that the resin drops are the "stickers" I was talking about ... just a 1in clear plastic bubble that sticks over the image.  While that seems easier, I like the look of the liquid sealant better.  Also, since I'd like to do some with more of a 3D effect, that is probably the route I'm going to go.

Hmmm ... I don't have a hand drill so I'm thinking to start, I'll have to buy one of the kits on ebay that offer the pre-made necklaces and all you do is decorate them ... if I'm really enjoying making them, I'll invest in more tools.

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post #8 of 16
1/9/11 at 5:47pm

Go for it Elaine. Just don't forget to post some photos of necklaces when they're done. I'm kinda excited about it. Best of lucks.

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post #9 of 16
1/10/11 at 6:57am

Have fun! I don't do anything small.... I bought 550 caps last spring and went gung ho.  I know you can buy the caps with hols pre drilled too. So thats an option.

Its fun. Not something I'll do all the time. But it was a what the heck I wanna do some too moment.

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post #10 of 16
1/11/11 at 6:20am

Here is another option for you.  At Ally's last big school function, they had a lady who makes magnets out of bottle caps.  You still put the pic on the front, then just glue a magnet on the back.  She sold them 3 for $10.  I got 3 as stocking stuffers and everyone loves them.  She said they were super easy to make.

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post #11 of 16
1/14/11 at 5:51am
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Thanks!  My intention is actually to do some necklaces, keychains, and magnets.  I'm kinda bummed about the process right now  ... I'm a "when I want to do something, I want to do it NOW" kinda person ... but fate is screwing with me.  I was supposed to have a little extra money with this next paycheck and then I ended up losing some hours at the store with all this snow.  :(  I know it will still happen ... tax money is coming in plenty of time for me to do it before the conventions ... BUT, I wanted to do it NOW!!

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post #12 of 16
1/14/11 at 8:31am

I have some bottle caps & such I can send you (free of charge I just want them out of my house) Not alot and I'm not sure of the colors. But I'm happy to send them and whatever I have left for necklaces & key chain etc your way if you want. Then you just have to supply the picture/sticker & resin.

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post #13 of 16
1/14/11 at 3:09pm
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I would so love you forever Karen!  Thanks! 

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post #14 of 16
1/15/11 at 6:05am

I have it all boxed & ready to mail. I will send it out on Monday for you so you should get it midweek.  There's probably about 50 caps (all different colors) key chains, zipper pulls & some beads I had left

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post #15 of 16
1/16/11 at 5:53am
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You're the coolest Karen!  Can I paypal you anything to help with shipping?

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post #16 of 16
1/16/11 at 11:13am

I'm shipping priority. I think it will be like $6 to ship. No biggie. But I forgot there is no mail on Monday so I'll mail it tuesday :)

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