Avoid Getting Pinched! Wear Shamrock Jewelry (continued)
by Shannon McMath
- Cut four squares of contact paper, about 2”x2”. Peel the backing off of one piece and lay the clover onto it, pressing it flat.
- Peel the backing from the other piece of contact paper and stick it to the piece with the clover on it, sandwiching it between. Press down firmly and try to avoid any air bubbles.
- Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other clover.
- Now, trim the excess contact paper around the clovers and punch a hole near the top.
- Using the green beads, thread a few onto the earring wire then put one of the shamrock charms onto it. Add a few more beads, repeat for the second earring, and you’re done!
Variations
If you are lucky enough to find a four leaf clover, press it between some books to flatten and dry before you sandwich it in the contact paper. This will help preserve such a rare find. This same technique can be use to make pressed flower charms for necklaces, bookmarks, zipper pulls, or other jewelry.
Shannon McMath lives in Northern California and enjoys spending time with her daughter engaging in crafts of all kinds. Having earned a degree in Art & Design from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, she has learned to recognize the role that creativity plays in our society, and also how important it is to foster creativity in children.
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