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Maria NeriusFlat Marbles and Clear Pebbles
by Maria Nerius, Craft Concierge

As heard on Inspired at Home Radio - November 15, 2009 - GO>>

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Also called glass globs, this fun embellishment magnifies what is under it for a funky look!  
   

Supplies Needed

  • Colored Glass GlobsFlat marbles or glass glob - this is glass and is usually found in the stained glass, mosaic or floral department of a craft store. There are two sizes and a variety of colors available.
  • Pebbles: this is plastic and comes in a variety of sizes and shapes. Some pebbles are pre-done and packaged for your convenience.
  • Adhesive: a glue that dries clear should be used or a clear liquid laminate. 

InstructionsFlickr

  1. Place a glass or plastic marble over the photo, word, letter or embellishment you want to accentuate and lightly trace around it with a pencil.
  2. Cut the item to size and erase any pencil marks.
  3. Apply a small dot of clear drying glue to the flat side of the marble. Firmly press the marble down onto the photo, word or embellishment. Hold for 30-60 seconds to make sure you have an even bond.
  4. Allow to dry for a few hours and then adhere to your scrapbook page, collage or card.

Additional Information and Tips

  • Use fun alphabets or letters from computer fonts, peel-ons or rubberstamps.
  • Use aged newspaper or magazine text.
  • Fun to cover mini-stamped images or mini-photos.
  • Cover a dried or pressed flower or leaf.
  • Mix and match sizes.
  • Embellish bookmarks, refrigerator magnets or thumbtacks.
 
 
 

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