The Easiest DIY Faux Gold-Dipped Crystals and Druzies for Jewelry Projects by Denise Mathew

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8 жыл бұрын

This isn't new content but it IS a new video that I did for a jewelry contest(no I didn't win) so I thought I would share it. It's a super slimmed down version, minus the intro, minus the music, minus anything that might have slowed things down, I hope :) I have added a druzy bead too.
The crystals that I used were an Amethyst, A Druzy, and a Citrine Crystal. This technique can be done in silver as they have silver leaf kits and flakes too.
The Gold Flakes I used are by ArtMinds
The Sealer is Mona Lisa by Speedballart( Mod Podge will probably work well for sealing too)
The glue is E6000 available at craft and hardware stores.I've been told that Mod Podge Dimensional Magic works well for glueing on the jump ring)
Here's the link for the technique that I adapted these pendants from: www.jamiebhannigan.com/diy-gol...
Thanks so much to her for her inspiration.
For Gold Leaf Kits, Sealer and Adhesive:
www.speedballart.com/our-produ...
www.michaels.com/mona-lisa-met...
ArtMinds gold flakes are available at Michaels Craft store.
New Age stores are great places to get crystals, also Etsy.com and I was told by a viewer that this place on eBay has a great selection of crystals the store is called Mininggems
stores.ebay.com/Mininggems
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Thanks for all the comments, likes, and shares I really appreciate all your input!
See you next time:) Denise

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@blissyogadeva 8 жыл бұрын

Denise, thank you for sharing this. I have been searching high and low for techniques to make use my tumbler stones as pendant!

@tammygurl64 6 жыл бұрын

They look fantastic! I saw another KZfaqr use that same glue and I wondered if it would hold up on something that heavy but you said it's automotive glue so I suppose it really is good! Thanks for sharing! ☺

@tmammas8442 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I've been wanting to learn this for so long and you make it quick and simple for me! Beautiful

@Bethaniji Жыл бұрын

This was good and I've been wondering how to attach a jump ring on raw crystals and apply the gold leaf. Thanks Denise.

@craftsNstuffBamma 5 жыл бұрын

This was great. Thanks so much!

@gabrielgasper1405 2 жыл бұрын

Wow so beautifull look like a pasion.❤

@sammaree7933 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed, thank you

@tishsmiddy71 2 жыл бұрын

E 6000 may want 72 hours to be set on something! Just giving my 2 cents ! There lovely 😊 thank you for sharing ❤️🤟🏻

@Cindjo717 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@fiona3821 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

@shahnaren9128 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the share video 👍

@jerilynstone7793 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I'm curious about how well this method holds up over time and wear. Does the stuff start wearing away. I'm interested in unsung real silver and gold. Thanks!

@DeniseMathew 7 жыл бұрын

+Jerilyn Stone in my experience if you seal it well, it wears well, you can always reapply sealer if you what but my stones are still in great shape and it's been a few years now. That's cool to be able to use real silver and gold, good luck with your project. 😊

@fionacobb5503 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this. Question - does the sealer dry matte or gloss?

@DeniseMathew 8 жыл бұрын

It's slightly glossy but not super shiny, the more you apply the shinier it will get. I have some professionally dipped gemstones and the shine is comparable. Hope this helps.

@Ginanadia 8 жыл бұрын

You're so kind to share your videos❤️🌈🤓

@DeniseMathew 8 жыл бұрын

+Ginanadia thanks so much, glad you liked it 😊

@sparklezandsweetztv 8 жыл бұрын

GORG..THANKS FOR SHARING

@DeniseMathew 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you liked it 😊

@risscaybaby13 4 жыл бұрын

Thank youuuuuu

@brightlifedesigns9060 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ! awesome. Can you use a light to cure it faster?

@DeniseMathew Жыл бұрын

If you want but I found air drying works great.😊

@BlazeTiggeres 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you for this video! I am worried I’m doing something wrong.. I tried this using the Mona Lisa sealer as a finish, but my stone is now sticky.. I did not apply a lot at all. But my stones have been sticky for a couple weeks. Did you have this problem? And if so how did you fix it?

@DeniseMathew 4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t had this problem but someone commented that they had that issue as well a while back. I wonder if it’s related to a more humid environment, not sure though. My suggestion would be to paint a coat or 2 of clear nail polish over the sealer to see if it will get rid of the stickiness. Hope this helps 😊

@cynthiagraves2025 3 жыл бұрын

This is happening for me as well. I came here to figure this out...I live in Florida and it has been raining for weeks. perhaps this is why...??

@nathanieltong9618 11 ай бұрын

I’m trying to do this with high end crystals and 24ct gold. Will it have same results?

@cyndyfisher 6 жыл бұрын

Can you use a silver flake?

@DeniseMathew 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely any color leaf will work, I’ve even seen copper colored leaf which would look really nice. 😊

@buttergurls6401 6 жыл бұрын

will using glue in that paint ruin the property of the stones?

@petradusper5906 5 жыл бұрын

Anayah Harris no :) energy (property)can not be ruin, only transformed 😘✌🏼

@sweetvonbettie1 4 жыл бұрын

Cool

@natashasedden9899 3 жыл бұрын

I have tried using this glue and it takes a long time to set. How did you keep the jump ring in place overnight to set?

@DeniseMathew 3 жыл бұрын

I think high humidity might affect drying time with the glue. Anything that you can use to prop up the ring until it dries, will work, I’ve stuck tweezers in play dough and propped it is that way, even a popsicle stick can work, if you have a third hand that works well too. Hope this helps.😊

@rachelbacaner3285 3 жыл бұрын

Hi love, will the crystal and the gold flake be pretty water resistant? Or not really?

@DeniseMathew 3 жыл бұрын

yes, the metal molds right to the stone and when you add that last coat or 2 of sealer it waterproofs it and gives it a lot of stability. 😊

@mystellaluminosa 8 жыл бұрын

Sopra ci va messa una protezione perché non di ossidi la foglia oro ? Grazie

@DeniseMathew 8 жыл бұрын

You don't need a cap just the gold leaf will work and the gold leaf doesn't oxidize if you put a sealer over it. Hope this answers your question.😊

@mystellaluminosa 8 жыл бұрын

+Denise Mathew grazie👍

@missparadise879 Жыл бұрын

I love this tutorial! Question: Others ask how long it lasts looking new. I saw you say surprisingly well. But could you give an estimate? If you have one? I'd just like to be honest if I make them as gifts for my clients. Thank you!

@DeniseMathew Жыл бұрын

Yes, it does last a while but if you really want a good base the best way to figure that out is to make a piece for yourself and wear it constantly for a few weeks. That’s what I used to do when I had a jewelry store, that way I could detect any quality issues and fix it before selling. Hope this helps 😊

@missparadise879 Жыл бұрын

@@DeniseMathew ok thank you. Ya, I would definitely be upset if I made something and a couple weeks went by and it was already changed. Thanks for the advice!

@simplesimononline 8 жыл бұрын

Doesn't the jump ring come off easily..

@DeniseMathew 8 жыл бұрын

As long as you leave the glue dry for 24 hours after you apply the jump ring it stays on really well. Hope this helps😊

@CANDYPOPSTYLZ 2 жыл бұрын

Did you eventually try modge podge as the sealant?

@DeniseMathew 2 жыл бұрын

yes, it actually works quite well, it's good to have a few coats for sure.

@petradusper5906 5 жыл бұрын

Is this waterproof?? Or in water will pill of?

@DeniseMathew 5 жыл бұрын

If you coat it with sealer or clear nail polish it should be waterproof. Hope this helps.😊

@genmesfin8740 Жыл бұрын

How did you add the metal ring in the rock?!

@DeniseMathew Жыл бұрын

At 0:36 I show how to glue on a jump ring

@blizzardsky3518 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! What is the sealer called ?

@DeniseMathew 3 жыл бұрын

Mona Lisa www.speedballart.com/our-product-lines/mona-lisa-meta-leaf/mona-lisa-metal-leaf-adhesives-fluids-tools/

@anyas8714 8 жыл бұрын

Neat. if I ever feel adventurous, I'll try!

@DeniseMathew 8 жыл бұрын

You'll be amazed at how easy it is to do 😊

@rachelbacaner3285 3 жыл бұрын

and just to make sure I understand, you first glue the jump ring on top of the crystal with the E6000 glue? (and let it dry overnight)?

@DeniseMathew 3 жыл бұрын

yes, the longer the loop has to dry the better it stays in place.

@fabfinds7234 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to know how long the gold leaf lasts, does it go dull and start to peel off after a while? Thanks for the video 😁

@DeniseMathew 3 жыл бұрын

it actually lasts a long time in my experience, and it doesn’t peel off, but adding an extra coating of sealer will add extra protection.

@fabfinds7234 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@silarias9416 2 жыл бұрын

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@kathygraeter2100 2 жыл бұрын

Won't the bail fall of over time?

@DeniseMathew 2 жыл бұрын

It actually is quite stable if you put a lot of layers of foil