Category: Resin

Artist:  Kat Hultgren

Kat titled her KLIK submission “dark side of the moon.”  I wanted you to see all the beads she embellished the moon surface with first.  It already looks spectacular.

However, when I give you this side view I am certain that you will let out a little sigh of joy. Kat built a gorgeous half sphere of clay and even used it to apply a new lip to edge her bezel in rhinestone.  This is a unique submission that illustrates that clay and height can result in an amazing new creation.

Artist:  Joelle Platz

Joelle’s submission made me happy because she won the last Nunn Design giveaway.  I knew she would be inspired to continue working with resin.  She used Jewelry Clay to “slightly overfill” the KLIK bezel.  She embedded a vintage watch face into the clay and attached her propeller with a head pin so it would still spin.  Genius!!  The words “time flies” were cut from an old reference book, so their colouring is authentic.  A Pearl-ex dusting coloured the exposed clay.  Her final embellishment was to attach a little wiring so her bird could dangle.

Artist:  Kate Ledum

Kate’s submission is titled “Nebula.”

Now hold on before you scroll down to see the side view.

Kate used EasyCast, Jewelry Clay, Vintaj patina inks, gold mica, silver paper with holograph stars and black shimmery mica to create this.

Now look at Kate’s piece!  I pulled it out of the envelope and immediately went back to her note to see how this was even possible.  She noted that her inspiration is a memory of the Horsehead nebula.

She even generously shared how she made this.  Would you believe she made her molded nebula in a “cheap paint pallet?”  It fit right into the bezel.  In her note Kate wondered if I liked it.  No Kate, I don’t like it.  I LOVE IT!!

Artist:  Deb Fortin

Deb’s KLIK submission is difficult to photograph because of all the tiny glitter.  I just love the background paper she used because the pastel colour palette is just perfect for Autumn.  I could easily mix and match this piece.  The arrow on the paper is highlighted with an actual metal arrow held in place with a crystal.  She did two pours, so if you held this in your hand the glitter appears to be suspended.

 Artist:  Karen Ouellette

Seeing Karen’s KLIK submission this way will certainly show off her brilliant imagery and crystal embellishing with resin.

Seeing Karen’s submission from the side, tells you a completely different story.

Her KLIK bezel has been embedded into another bezel with a layer of Jewelry Clay. The tiered effect is incredible.  She has dusted her clay with mica making it shimmer.  Her ballerina is covered in resin making it appear as though glass has been cut to cover the surface.  There is so much to see.  The crystal frame was a labour of love.  I am so proud to have this in our KLIK collection.

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About the KLIK Collaboration

Over 50 artists were the first to receive the new Snap Bezel designed by Metal Complex. They received either the small or large bezel to work in.  These “blank” snap bezels “klik” into place when combined with the other jewelry-making components in the new KLIK collection.  You can see the entire line in the catalog on the Metal Complex website linked here.

The full introduction to the collaboration is posted here.

Artist:  Andrea Meinberg

Andrea went to great lengths to create and then submit her submission.  She has been dealing with a major injury and then to top it all off her piece is still somewhere in the post. I was so pleased to learn that she took this great picture before sending her KLIK bezel through the mail.  Here is what she told me about her submission…and yes, I too think she has been to some great beaches!

“The anchor is resin and created from a mold I made. The seashell is from Daytona Beach. The starfish is from a trip I took to the Bahamas. The snail is from an island located along a Florida river that is a historical site (with a donation, you are allowed to take up to 15 snail shells as there are billions of them)”

Today I also want to show you some of the pieces which I created earlier this summer when I was experimenting with the KLIK bezels.

Jewelry Clay makes it so easy to create something fun and flashy!  I used beads and  buttons for this group.

I also made a colour selection with bright seed beads.

Jewelry designer Fernando DaSilva created quite a few pieces for the KLIK packaging.  His faceted beads are permanently embedded in resin.

I really like how he made these seed bead circles.

My original dried flower rose bezel is still my favorite.

My dried rose is glued and sealed on a piece of yellow Japanese paper with a frame of glitter glue.  I then added Jewelry Resin to permanently encase my flower.

What you may not know is that I used two small and one large KLIK snap bezels so I could create this set.

This is another group featuring vintage theme paper and charms.

Together, they are one super bracelet.

Fernando DaSilva embedded fish leather in resin.  This green pattern is gorgeous.

Since the KLIK components are designed to be mixed and matched, you can see how quickly you can change how and where you want to wear your designs.

As always, Japanese paper is spectacular under a resin coating.  I added a little glitter glue to these edges to create a frame.

I made more than a dozen of these small bezels featuring digital artwork from Sparrow Graphic.

I love the art in their Etsy Store!

In some cases I added tiny dried flowers too.  These mix and match with so many of my pieces.

Where to order KLIK Online

You can order components and the blank bezel snaps from Artbeads.

BeadFX has the KLIK components and the blank bezel snaps in their online store.

Northern Bead is selling KLIK components.

Classic Hobbies in Nova Scotia carries all the KLIK components as well as the stamping blanks, flat leather, sliders, ultra suede, tools, fish leather and more!

About the KLIK Collaboration

Over 50 artists were the first to receive the new Snap Bezel designed by Metal Complex. They received either the small or large bezel to work in.  These “blank” snap bezels “klik” into place when combined with the other jewelry-making components in the new KLIK collection.  You can see the entire line in the catalog on the Metal Complex website linked here.

The full introduction to the collaboration is posted here.

Artist:  Susan Boots

I was immediately drawn to this sparkly submission.  This walk home at sunset is just a showstopper.  Susan used orange sunset sparkle nail polish to create this back ground.  Isn’t it brilliant?  She sealed it with Mod Podge and then added the silhouette image of a cowgirl which was printed on transparency film. One layer of resin separated this layer from the next. Strands of twine carefully placed created the appearance of the tall grass which was then covered in Jewelry Resin giving the submission a gorgeous dome.  A string of twine glued to the bezel edge created a more western feel.  You can see even more of her techniques in use in her Etsy store.

Artist:  Viki Ogden

Viki worked in the small KLIK snap bezel.  I wanted to show you a second silhouette design idea. The simplicity of the shape makes it very clear that is is bird, but since it is placed on a map you get the immediate sense of travel and distance.  No additional embellishment was needed.  Resin finishes this piece to a high gloss shine and I can’t help but think that two of these would make for a fabulous cuff link set.

Artist:  Carole Carlson

This is also a small KLIK bezel with a very big story.  Carole created a permanent memory from a good friends wedding.  The petal is from a rose which was part of the table arrangement.  The floral arrangement at the wedding also included white flowers with green stems which she depicted with the white pearl and tiny green glass beads.  The text filled background is a lovely accent.  You might even imagine this was clipped from the wedding program.

Artist:  Joanne Martel

I am going to be featuring two submissions from Joanne today.  The first was her “official submission.”  The silver and blue circles are artfully arranged in her large bezel.  The background features muted colour allowing the main colours to pop from the background. Her resin pour domed this submission perfectly.  This style of art makes it very easy pair this bezel with so many other KLIK components.

Artist:  Joanne Martel

This was Joanne’s “didn’t work out” bezel.  She will be so surprised to see it here because I did a quick and easy repair to finish it.

In her note she wrote that her first project never cured.  She sent me both so I would not send her the KLIK submission gift which all the artists will be receiving.  “The dragonfly never cured.  I tried to remedy the stickiness by rubbing some powder onto the project. Though it got rid of the stickiness, it made the project worse with a very dense haze.”

So guess what I did?

I glazed the surface with another layer of Jewelry Resin and it cleared up perfectly!  So, she did have two successful submissions after all!

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Where to order KLIK Online

You can order components and the blank bezel snaps from Artbeads.

BeadFX has the KLIK components and the blank bezel snaps in their online store.

Northern Bead is selling KLIK components.

About the KLIK Collaboration

Over 50 artists were the first to receive the new Snap Bezel designed by Metal Complex. They received either the small or large bezel to work in.  These “blank” snap bezels “klik” into place when combined with the other jewelry-making components in the new KLIK collection.  You can see the entire line in the catalog on the Metal Complex website linked here.

The full introduction to the collaboration is posted here.

Artist:  Linda Russio

Linda’s KLIK submission is delicate and light.  Her colour choices resulted in such a pleasing bezel. I often forget that the simple act of layering paper can create unique framing options.  Her first piece of paper has vintage text and then the second collage paper frames her butterfly perfectly.  The butterfly has two layers of resin glazed wings making it a 3D embellishment. The crystal  in the butterfly back is the icing on the cake.

Artist:  Carla Collier

Carla thought long and hard about what to put into her KLIK bezel snap.  She reviewed her stickers, papers, baubles and beads and then finally found a focal bead to inspire her. This turquoise cross framed by red coral beads and then a final frame of seed beads is just gorgeous.  I have never seen anything similar and it is the only submission featuring beads in this way.  I laughed when she noted that one whole hank of beads ended up in her carpet when she was working on this piece. Cat companions always have issues with seed beads!  Carla glued all her beads in place and then very slowly and cautiously added her resin.  Since she did not completely cover everything, her turquoise and coral look natural and truly Indian inspired.  Well done Carla!

This next submission would received my award for best shipping idea!  Monica Cormier packed her small bezel safely into a bottle cap.

Artist:  Monica Cormier

It is truly amazing to see what artists did in the small snaps.  Monica used acrylic paint, glass beads and sand from her favorite beach in Florida for her submission.  She noted “this has become a memory piece, of a wonderful trip and beach.”  I think this is a wonderful example of what embedding inclusions and in resin can be.  A wonderful and permanent keepsake.  I feel like Monica captured one small moment of time.

Artist Laurel Stevens

Laurel’s whimsical submission is a personal favorite due to its showcasing of a unicorn. However, her background and unicorn base really deserves most of the attention. I have no idea how she created the brightly hued and metallic background.  The rainbow of colour is idyllic for a unicorn scene.  I also am very drawn to the black, glittery ground her charm is walking on.  This submission would stand out no matter where I placed it.  I think I will need to pair it with two small KLIK snaps featuring only bright colours.

Artist:  Nancy Donaldson

Having featured Nancy’s work in several posts on this blog, this submission will not surprise any of her followers.  Nancy loves wire working and so her bezel has been transformed into a completely new and exciting size and shape.   Our Jewelry Clay is holding her tiny glass beads and bee in place.

Happily, she shared her technique for adding such an exotic wire and bead frame.  Here is how it was possible to attach all this wiring.  Once she completely the frame, she filled the KLIK snap with Jewelry Clay giving it even more strength.

I observed Nancy making the holes in her bezel snap.  She used a battery powered dermal-the holes were easy to drill.

Nancy’s submission also included some over-the-top soutache frames that will be featured on the Dazzle-it Blog.

Here is a peek at those fiber frames!

Another exciting group of KLIK submissions!

 

About the KLIK Collaboration

Over 50 artists were the first to receive the new Snap Bezel designed by Metal Complex. They received either the small or large bezel to work in.  These “blank” snap bezels “klik” into place when combined with the other jewelry-making components in the new KLIK collection.  You can see the entire line in the catalog on the Metal Complex website linked here.

The full introduction to the collaboration is posted here.