Embed Lace And Charms In Resin To Create Helen Cant’s Glamorous French-style Jewellery

What you need...

• BEADS Pearls, cream, Swarovski: 3mm x 12; 8mm x 8; 10mm x 6, Flowers, polymer clay, white x 6, Charms, brass: Eiffel tower x 2, Paris x 3
  
  FINDINGS Chain, curb, gold: 2mm x 3mm links x 26cm; 4mm x 6mm links x 46cm, Extender chain x 1, Charm bracelet blank, gold, with toggle clasp, Ribbon, organza, black and white polka dot, 15mm wide x 55cm, Lace, black, at least 6cm wide, Head pins, Eye pins, Top pins, Aanraku bail, large, Jump rings: 5mm; 8mm, Clasps, lobster, Ring blank, 7mm, flat pad, Earwires, fish hook,
  
  TOOLS Resin, polyester, water clear casting, Casting moulds, various, Polyester pigments: white; black, Drill, hobby with 1.2mm and 1.6mm bits, Cutters, wire, Pliers: round-nosed; flat-nosed, Tape measure, Pins, Tracing paper, Wet and dry paper, 600 grade, Car lacquer, can, Glue, epoxy resin, Cocktail and lolly sticks, Disposable cups, Nail varnish, clear, Heat gun (optional)
  

instructions

1. Ring - Create a small heartshaped cabochon containing lace in the same way as for the bracelet. Mix a small amount of epoxy resin glue and attach a ring blank to the finished heart.