Metal Mania
Does this metal craze intimidate you?
What do you use? How do you use it? Well, here are some techniques, how-to's
and samples to answer your questions...
How to adhere metal
to your project:
Here are a few different methods for attaching metal unto your scrapbooking
project.
1.) You could use Making Memories metal glue pen. It dries
clear and is acid-free and non-toxic with no mess, rinses off with water.
Making Memories Metal Glue Pen
2.) When using eyelet metal letters, charms, etc. You can string them
on! Using fibers, string your metal letters, words, charms, and etc.
on to your page. Here is an example:
See more examples and instructions:
"Sweet
Baby" project
"Halloween
Round Up"
3.) Glue Dots hold very well and are
clear and easy to hide. Beware though, they are very sticky! They
come in a roll, and if you can, try to stick your metal directly to the glue dot
where you want it, or it will be hard to get off of your finger. Well...I
am making it sound worse than it really is... I almost always use my finger
anyways and it will come off. They really are very convenient and bond
instantly.
They come in large and small dots:
Here is a book that we highly recommend for inspiration
using metal on your scrapbook and other paper crafts:
Metal Scrapbooking items:
BasicGrey Jumbo Book Plates - Round - Pewter, BRAND NEW
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BasicGrey Jumbo Book Plates - Round - White, BRAND NEW
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BasicGrey Jumbo Book Plates - Round - Black, BRAND NEW
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BasicGrey Jumbo Book Plates - Square - Pewter, BRAND NEW
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BasicGrey Jumbo Book Plates - Square - White, BRAND NEW
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BasicGrey Jumbo Book Plates - Square - Black, BRAND NEW
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Lil Davis Designs - Tinseltown - Glitter Circle Book Plates - Ice, CLEARANCE
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Lil Davis Designs - Tinseltown - Glitter Circle Book Plates - Mint, CLEARANCE
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Lil Davis Designs - Tinseltown - Glitter Circle Book Plates - Rose, CLEARANCE
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Lil Davis Designs - Tinseltown - Glitter Circle Book Plates - Snow, CLEARANCE
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Lil Davis Designs - Tinseltown - Glitter Square Book Plates - Ice, CLEARANCE
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Lil Davis Designs - Tinseltown - Glitter Square Book Plates - Mint, CLEARANCE
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Lil Davis Designs - Tinseltown - Glitter Square Book Plates - Rose, CLEARANCE
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Lil Davis Designs - Tinseltown - Glitter Square Book Plates - Snow, CLEARANCE
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