So, me and my lil cuz, Chandu were extremely bored one evening.I mean, i don't mind sitting idle but you know how ten year olds are! She was all hyperactive and kept sayin how boring it was etc etc. Now now, i definitely can't run after her and play "catch-catch" so the best i could come up with was some craft idea! she lapped it up and we started off right away.Here it goes!
What it is : A jewel tree is a simple and easy (and not to mention, pretty) hang-on for your jewellery.The one i have made is a jewel tree in its most basic form. You can always elaborate on it and add your own touches and improve on this model!
Things you need :
1.MOST IMPORTANT : A sturdy branched-twig( Mine was actually slightly bent. Make sure you get something that's straight).
2. A plate or a container. I chose a plastic lid.
3.Some wheat dough! you can use clay too.
4.Some shards of glass( if you don't have broken pieces, just throw an old glass tumbler on the floor with a lot of force, pick up the pieces very carefully and sweep the area clean.Yes, i know I'm being ridiculous but whatever! )
5.A bottle of nail base for the branch( for protection and a glossy effect). You can use varnish too,if you want.
That's all! Now, let's start!
STEP 1 : Clean the twig and the lid or container with a cloth.Next, place the branch vertically on the plate and glue it firmly to the lid with a strong glue.You can even use a strong tape to keep it in place.
STEP 2: After the branch is firmly in place, take some dough and pat it around the stem of the branch as shown :
STEP 3: Add more layers of dough till the lid is completely covered.Next,place( or rather , sink in) your glass shards on the dough any way you want to! You can make patterns with it too, but I prefer placing it randomly.
STEP 4: Now that you are done with the base, it's time to chiiiiill.Let the base dry in the sun for a day at least cos otherwise, since the dough is organic, fungus could grow on it and make things pretty nasty!! *eww*
While we waited, another cuz, Priya ,came home and we got talking. Chandu decided to rest for a while (No,she wasn't tired!! i didn't make her slog while i sat back and watched. She just decided to rest for no reason! Maybe she found mine n Pri's conversation boring!! ). Priya loves taking pics of Chandu ( she loves taking pics of just about anything, infact! And she's pretty good at it, i must say! ). The credits for all the photos below go to her!
STEP 5: okay, after a day out in the sun, your jewel tree base should have hardened. if not, just let it dry a lil while more.Once it's set, paint the branch with some transparent nail base( or varnish) and you are good to go! :)
STEP 6: Tadaa! Now that you are done making it, go on and hang your earrings and chains and bracelets and what not on your jewel tree!
Warning : if your branch isn't strong enough, it might start drooping cos of the weight of all the stuff you put on it. In that case, hang very light weight jewellery on it. But to avoid all these problems, choose a strong branch in the beginning itself!
Like i said,this was the most basic jewel tree i could come up with. You can always improve on it by painting the twig or changing the base or adding pretty stones to the base and so much more! Do let me know how you made it! Send me pics! And have fun while you are at it! <3
What it is : A jewel tree is a simple and easy (and not to mention, pretty) hang-on for your jewellery.The one i have made is a jewel tree in its most basic form. You can always elaborate on it and add your own touches and improve on this model!
Things you need :
1.MOST IMPORTANT : A sturdy branched-twig( Mine was actually slightly bent. Make sure you get something that's straight).
2. A plate or a container. I chose a plastic lid.
3.Some wheat dough! you can use clay too.
4.Some shards of glass( if you don't have broken pieces, just throw an old glass tumbler on the floor with a lot of force, pick up the pieces very carefully and sweep the area clean.Yes, i know I'm being ridiculous but whatever! )
5.A bottle of nail base for the branch( for protection and a glossy effect). You can use varnish too,if you want.
STEP 1 : Clean the twig and the lid or container with a cloth.Next, place the branch vertically on the plate and glue it firmly to the lid with a strong glue.You can even use a strong tape to keep it in place.
STEP 2: After the branch is firmly in place, take some dough and pat it around the stem of the branch as shown :
STEP 3: Add more layers of dough till the lid is completely covered.Next,place( or rather , sink in) your glass shards on the dough any way you want to! You can make patterns with it too, but I prefer placing it randomly.
STEP 4: Now that you are done with the base, it's time to chiiiiill.Let the base dry in the sun for a day at least cos otherwise, since the dough is organic, fungus could grow on it and make things pretty nasty!! *eww*
While we waited, another cuz, Priya ,came home and we got talking. Chandu decided to rest for a while (No,she wasn't tired!! i didn't make her slog while i sat back and watched. She just decided to rest for no reason! Maybe she found mine n Pri's conversation boring!! ). Priya loves taking pics of Chandu ( she loves taking pics of just about anything, infact! And she's pretty good at it, i must say! ). The credits for all the photos below go to her!
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| My lil helper! :P |
STEP 5: okay, after a day out in the sun, your jewel tree base should have hardened. if not, just let it dry a lil while more.Once it's set, paint the branch with some transparent nail base( or varnish) and you are good to go! :)
STEP 6: Tadaa! Now that you are done making it, go on and hang your earrings and chains and bracelets and what not on your jewel tree!
Warning : if your branch isn't strong enough, it might start drooping cos of the weight of all the stuff you put on it. In that case, hang very light weight jewellery on it. But to avoid all these problems, choose a strong branch in the beginning itself!
Quite a good stuff, the jewel tree.. This really can be a business idea.. :)
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