Transforming Your Old Crockery Into Quirky Brooch Pin
I love to up cycle old vintage broken ceramics and then transform these beautiful interesting old pieces into amazing unique jewllery creations which are so pretty and one of a kind.
I choose a few pieces of china that I think will make a pretty brooch pins and start to cut out with wheeled tile nippers. Wearing eye protection is a must . Nibble away at china with tile nippers a little bit at a time to shape the pieces into desired size.
Next prepare edges by sanding them smooth with a mini hand drill carbide sanding wheel. It takes a few minutes to carefully shape it to how you like it and you’ve got rid of any sharp edges.
I also use the sander to create a rough back surface in the place where the pin will be glued. It helps for a much strong adhesion.
Next step is to prepare the two part epoxy resin glue. Mix equal parts of each. Use as soon after mixing as possible.
Daub some of the equal part epoxy resin glue onto the back of the ceramic piece along where you sanded.
Get hold of your brooch pin and hold in place in the glue making sure it is horizontal and placed centrally for even look when worn on clothes.
Let it dry for a few mins and soon it is ready to wear proudly!
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Very cute!