'Queen For A Day Checkers Brooch' by 'Bean'

Supplies:
Red Fimo Clay
Black Fimo Clay
Checker Piece
Red & Black Fibers
Crystal Effects
Gold Glitter Glue
Red & Black Plaid Fabric Dimensional Paint
Plaid White Glaze
Pin Back
Hole Punch
Sharp Knife

Directions:
1. Cut largest shape from Red Fimo
2. Cut complimentary shape from black Fimo
3. Press checker piece into red Fimo to get a nice,
deep impression and cut around edge smoothly
4. Layer all three pieces loosely to determine where to punch
3 holes for fibers & punch out
5. Spread pieces on foil and bake according to Fimo directions
6. After cooling, dip dot dimensional paint along both cut pieces,
black paint on red Fimo, red paint on Black Fimo
7. Put a small dab of white glaze on crown on the checker piece,
and using your finger,
lightly brush the glaze into the impression, wiping the red
surrounding area clean.
8. Run bead of gold glitter glue around checker piece
9. After paint & glitter are dry, glue pieces together in layers
10. Finish & seal front with crystal effects, let dry
11. Finish & seal back with crystal effects, and attach pin back
12. Thread fibers through 3 holes