- 1). Draw the shape for your pendant or charm on your plexiglass with a grease pencil. Make the shape near the edge of the glass and choose a larger, geometric shape for your first try. Circles, ovals, squares and hexagons work well.
- 2). Score your lines on both sides of the plexiglass with a utility knife. If your shape does not pop out of the glass from scoring, tap it sharply with a rubber mallet. The shape should pop free.
- 3). Clean the grease pencil marks from your shape with a soft cloth. Sand the edges smooth with fine sandpaper. The edges should be free of sharp edges and splinters.
- 4). Place your plexiglass piece on top of the picture you want to use in your jewelry. Trace around the plexiglass onto the picture with a pencil. Cut the picture out, smear white school glue on the front of the picture and paste it to the back of the plexiglass.
- 5). Allow the glue to dry overnight. Apply a thin, clear layer of lacquer to the back of your piece, allowing it to dry for several hours. Apply one to two more coats to seal the piece.
- 6). Drill through the top of your plexiglass piece with a 1/16 drill bit. Pry open a jump ring with your fingers and slip it through the hole. Squeeze it shut. Jump rings are simple metal rings that connect pieces of jewelry to other pieces.
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