My First Attempt at Making a Bead Suncatcher

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  1. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    I saw this on Facebook and just had to give it a try.
    So I ordered a variety of cookie-cutters and went to the hobby store.


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    Suncatcher ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )





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    now you can see each piece clearer ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )


    They are made with plastic craft beads (not the metallic ones). Just put them on a cake pan or cookie sheet, fill with beads, pop them in the oven for about 20-30 minutes. Run under cool water and they pop right out.
     
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  3. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    That came out really cute!!!
    I have an assortment of plastic beads laying around, guess I need to remember this for one of the hot summer days when I can't go outside. Thanks for the idea. ;)
     
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    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Use the translucent one's. I used some of the "solid" one's for the outline. It kinda stinks while they are melting, so you'll have to open the window. Probably not the best craft on a hot Texas day. :stew2:
     
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    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Yeah, forgot about opening the doors for the fragrance. I will wait until the first frosty day of winter when the doors and windows are open anyway. ;)
     



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    That's cute Cheryl.
     
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    I can hardly believe that this is your first attempt. What a lovely thing your suncatcher is. :D
     

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