Make necklaces and bracelets with great cabochon pendants in vintage look. Pretty picture motifs are set into the fashionable pendants and can also be easily selected by yourself. In this tutorial you will learn how to make your own vintage jewelry with cabochons.
And it's that easy:
Apply a light-coloured primer and choose a matching napkin motif, fabric or printed photo for the pendant.
It is best to cut the motif after sticking it under the glass cabochon. Glass cabochons can have a dented underside due to the way they are made, which can lead to air bubbles forming during the gluing process. These can look unattractive later.
To avoid this, use Jewellery glue as much as possible so that the hollow space created during placement is completely filled with adhesive. However, no glue should protrude laterally.
The glue is dabbed several times centrally onto the motif with a brush, so that a drop is formed. When using a sensitive napkin motif, a sure instinct is required. The cabochon is pressed centrally on the drop of glue
Let the glue dry overnight. Afterwards you can start with the cutting of the cabochon. Use the scissors to cut around the glass.
When gluing the finished cabochon into the frame, a little glue is put into the previously lightly primed surface of the frame and the cabochon is pressed firmly onto it.
How can I decorate a vintage-Chain
The beads are glued into the frame decorations on the outside with Jewellery glue and the beads are mounted on pins. Use pliers to bend the pins to form small eyelets. These can be attached to the underside of the pendant - for this purpose the pin is bent over so that the opening closes.
From thin Satin ribbon a bow is bound and glued with Jewellery glue . The pendant can be attached to a Chain and ready is the Chain in vintage look with matching cabochon pendant.
