Peacock Feather Pendant by Jane in San Diego
Beyond Cards Design Team Member

The scan doesn't do this pendant justice. There is a lot of depth to the glass. If you don't want a pendant, you could always turn this project into a pin. My Paper Moon's Peacock Feather image just begged to be used in a project with lots of gold and jewel tone colors. Inspired by Tim Holtz's Pseudo Dichro technique.

Stamps provided by: Supplies: Frosted microscope slide (Ranger Memory Glass) Clear Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel Opals Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel or your favorite colors/brand of enamel (Opalette set "Tropical") Holographic scraps of cellophane Gold art foils (heat activated) gold leaf Pigment or clear embossing ink (used as a release agent) Melt Pot Non-stick craft sheet Tweezers Small piece of wire Old pieces of hardened scrap embossing enamel (optional) Gold Rub 'n Buff (optional)

Directions:
1) This project goes quickly, so have all your jars opened and your materials set out. Twist the small piece of wire into a loop with about 1/2 inch of excess wire for "legs" and set aside. Coat the Peacock Feather image with pigment or embossing ink. This will help release it from the hot enamel. Do not skimp on the ink; to do so may cause damage to your stamp.

2) Place the frosted microscope slide in the Melt Pot to heat up (temper) the glass so it is less likely to crack from the changes in temperature. Sprinkle on the clear Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel.

3) When the enamel has melted, carefully remove the slide with tweezers and set it on the art foil. Let cool and remove. Pieces of gold should be stuck to the slide.

4) Place the slide back into the pan. When the glass is hot again, sprinkle on the Opals, cellophane, gold leaf and any other shiny materials you care to use. Work quickly, as the enamel has a tendency to slide around and some of the shiny materials may lose their shine if they are heated too long. If you have shards of old enamel, you can stick them onto the slide at the last moment to add dimensional interest to your pendant. Do not let the old shards of enamel melt all the way; just enough to stick to the project.

5) Place the loop on the craft surface. Quickly and carefully set the microscope slide on top of the "legs" of the loop. Quickly stamp the Peacock Feather into the hot enamel. Let set until cool.

6) When cooled, remove the stamp. You should have a nice image set into the enamel. Turn the pendant over and spoon a little leftover molten enamel over the loop "legs" to anchor them down. Let cool.

7) Use a small bit of Rub 'n Buff compound to highlight the image.

8) You may smooth out some rough or uneven edges by quickly touching the undesired part to the Melt Pot and melting the area to shape.