Monday, November 12, 2007

Little Experiment

Hello! I hope everyone's Monday is going well... I thought I'd try a little experiment. I have read several place that there are some who make the soldered charms, don't use varnish! Okay...I'm thinking I can just see the flux seeping into the picture and making it totally melt.
Sooo, I made two..one with varnish and one with out... the one I put the varnish on is a bit faded and I really didn't feel like foolin' with it! This little lovely is the one without the varnish!!
She is just as clear...not faded and no spots!
Here is a peek at the back! shiny shiny!!
So, I learned today that I CAN make some charms without having to use varnish to seal the picture to the glass button. There is nothing like spending sooo much time on a picture you think is going to turn out sooo beautiful and have it fade because of the varnish..
This lovely vintage lady is almost 1 and 1/2" inches in diameter. I think she would make a sweet Christmas tree ornament. What do ya think?
Well, gotta fly!
hugs.
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12 comments:

  1. blessingsNovember 12, 2007 at 3:23 PM

    I love, love, love it!! I wondered about the varnish thing when you've mentioned in the past. Sometimes I decopouge (sp? - oh, you know, like hodge podge) a picture to something and, you're right, the varnish messes up the picture. Glad you found a way around it!! Blessings... Polly (p.s. did you notice that I had your charms in a post the other day? I've not been feeling real well yet so I'm not caught up on reading all the comments)

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  2. BarbraNovember 12, 2007 at 3:44 PM

    Lovely, as usual!

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  3. Nunnie's AtticNovember 12, 2007 at 4:38 PM

    I think she's beautiful!

    Love,
    Julie

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  4. cotedetexasNovember 12, 2007 at 7:19 PM

    These are so pretty! Very interesting. Thank you so much for your kind comment on my blog.

    Your blog is very pretty - very pretty indeed!

    Thanks again,
    Joni

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  5. AnonymousNovember 12, 2007 at 10:19 PM

    That is a very sweet charm! Don't you love a successful experiment?! :)

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  6. AnonymousNovember 12, 2007 at 10:21 PM

    That is a very sweet charm! Don't you love a successful experiment?! :)

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  7. BellaColleNovember 12, 2007 at 10:23 PM

    Thank you sooo much guys!

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  8. Melissa @ The Inspired RoomNovember 12, 2007 at 11:14 PM

    I love it! How pretty!

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  9. KaraNovember 13, 2007 at 8:49 AM

    woohoo for the worlds most amazing charm maker, love it and glad you have resolved an issue I know has been bothering you.
    Love the girl too cute
    kara
    xxxxxx

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  10. Sweet RemembranceNovember 13, 2007 at 9:45 AM

    She is lovely!
    I don't know anything about soldering or the making of these charms other than I love them!
    But your experiment was a success!
    Priscilla

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  11. kari and kijsaNovember 13, 2007 at 7:38 PM

    We agree....save a step....she looks incredible...your stuff is so yummy!!!! Love the Christmas charm you are working on for Julie.


    Smiles, kari and kijsa

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  12. AnonymousNovember 22, 2007 at 10:51 PM

    She is absolutely lovely!!! I don't think you could do a better job!

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