How to Make a Bottle Cap Pendant Necklace Using Epoxy Stickers

[zazzyscarlet1]

I don't know how to make crafts but, like seeing others do them. Relaxing):

[ellenhanqinyu]

Where can I find epoxy stickers or can I use other things to do instead of epoxy sticker ?

[Beadaholique]

@ellenhanqinyu You can get them on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video including the epoxy stickers are located in the video description underneath the video. You can also use resin and we have a video on to do that titled "How to Make Bottle Cap Jewelry Using Resin"

[vershei]

What else can I use instead of epoxy stickers?

[Beadaholique]

@vershei Instead of using epoxy stickers, you can use either 1 part UV resin or 2 part resin. Also, you can use a clear glass cabochon as well. Have fun!

[vershei]

@Beadaholique Thank you.

[Beadaholique]

@iHeartAndySixx713 1) Click on the link for the "Bird in a Bottle Cap Necklace" in the in the video description underneath the video. It'll take you to a page on our website. Click the "Purchase All Supplies" button and it'll show you how much the supplies are to make the necklace in the video.

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique 2)Nunn Glue and Tacky Glue are both what I consider "white glues" - meaning they are good for paper projects, crafts, and other art projects. Tacky glue is a bit thicker and I find it dries a little quicker and "grabs" objects a bit better. Nunn Glue is thinner which means it spreads out a bit more evenly and creates a thinner layer (which is good for mixed media collage projects).

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique I also have found that Nunn Glue holds up better when exposed to water - my experience is that tacky glue breaks down when wet. Hope this helps!

[helenita05]

Awesome tutorial!!!!! Thanks!!!!!

[leahlollipops]

You can also use epoxy glue,but it will be a bigger project and very messy.

[gatafierrra]

One last question, instead of using Nunn Design Permanent Glue Adhesive 2 OZ

to paste paper cutout to bottlecap, can I just use the E6000? Thanks! I'm so sorry for all these questions.

[Beadaholique]

@gatafierrra E6000 is a much thicker glue then Nunn Permanent Glue which can make it difficult to use on the backside of the paper, you might have a hard time spreading a thin layer. Also, I have had some instances of E6000 seeping into paper and creating "wet" marks on the topside, so I tend to avoid using it directly on paper. A good alternative to the Nunn glue is Crafter's Pick Glue.

If any other questions come up, just let me know. Have fun! Julie

[gatafierrra]

I love your videos! I just subbed. You explain each step in a detailed way. Very user friendly! I just saw the other video of how to make pendants/magnets with bottlecaps mixing 2-part epoxy. In that video you used a 1.8 mm punch, and in this video a 1.25 mm. If I could only get one for using both epoxy stickers and mixture, which do you recommend? Also, with the epoxy stickers can I only use paper or may I use fabric and small charms? I'm assuming I can only use charms with the mixture. Dumb ?.

[Beadaholique]

@gatafierrra Hi! I am so glad you like the videos! Jewelry making is such fun and I love watching how-to videos as well, I learn a lot from the other wonderful artists out there. If you think you will be making a lot of different types of jewelry and designs, i would go with the larger hole punch so that you can use varying items with it.

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique However, if you think you will mainly be attaching a small jump ring to use as a bail, I would go with the smaller 1.25mm hole punch so that the ring has a tighter fit. When pouring resin, you are going to want that jump ring to be fairly snug in the hole so that resin does not seep out if you happen to pour as high as the punch.

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique Another alternative is to use a little bit of glue (any glue will do) to glue the jump ring into the hole and thus create a barrier that the resin can not leak out of. The resin will then securely keep the jump ring in place (that is why any glue would work). Make sure to let the glue dry fully before you pour the resin.

With the epoxy stickers, you need a flat surface so unfortunately charms are out. It *might* be possible to use fabric.

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique I have not tried it yet, but the the epoxy stickers are quite sticky and if you had perhaps a cotton or a linen fabric, it might just work. I would try to make one and then wear it for awhile and see if it holds, I think that will be the only way to truly know.

[TAYLORRHEASWIFT]

@Beadaholique okay thanks so much .....

[TAYLORRHEASWIFT]

my mom want buy me epoxy sticker because she just took me shopping and i didnt get them then ... so yea is there anything i can use instead of epoxy stickers maybe something in a house hold or something ????? plese let me know im trying to make this for christmas girfts to my friends.... thanks so much

[Beadaholique]

@TAYLORRHEASWIFT Hi! Unfortunately there is not a household product that you can use in place of epoxy stickers, I'm sorry. If you needed to order some epoxy stickers from our website, there is still time to do so before Christmas.

[Whit3RabbitLov3]

did u make the epoxy stickers or maybe buy them?

[Beadaholique]

@Whit3RabbitLov3 You can get them at Beadaholique. The links for the supplies in this video including the epoxy stickers are located in the video description underneath the video.

[S11VII]

Can the glue hold plastic to metal objects securely? Such as Epoxy?

[Beadaholique]

@S11VII Hi! My favorite glue for adhering any object (non-paper) to metal is E6000. Nunn glue is excellent for paper, but it you are adhering a plastic object to a metal object, I would suggest E6000

[mbiehl2]

What size hole punch do you use for bottle caps?

[Beadaholique]

@mbiehl2 The hole punch that is featured in this video is the Eurotool EuroPunch 1.25mm Round Hole Punch Pliers. It's available on Beadaholique's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath the video.

[Cheetarded]

HELLO!

May I know how do I create my own collage of scrapbook?

Can I just find some pictures on the net and print it out on an A4 sized paper and just paste the epoxy sticker on it?

[Beadaholique]

@Cheetarded To create your own collages and print images, one way is to just find images online and then print them on A4 (standard 8 1/2" x 11") paper. If you are planning on selling what you make, then be sure to only use copy-right free images. Once you have printed the images on the paper, then you can just paste the epoxy sticker on top of the image and cut around it.

[SierraxBrianne]

What if We wanted to add extra design to this such as lace?

[Beadaholique]

@SierraxBrianne Epoxy stickers really adhere best to completely flat surfaces, so the texture of the lace might cause the stickers to not stay on as well. Lace can be used with resin in bottle caps though - however white or pale cream lace usually disappears when the resin is poured on top of, so you would want to use a darker or black lace.

[GSJJC1720]

Where did u get metal hole bunch

[Beadaholique]

@GSJJC1720 We sell hole punches on our website, beadaholique

[faithbutterfly2007]

Great and informative video by the way, but I do have questions. In this video, you don't indicate whether the bottle cap is flattened or not. Is the bottle cap already flattened? Second, you don't mention what type of paper. Should I use regular print paper or photo paper? I create my own designs but I need to know what type of paper I should use? Thank you.

[Beadaholique]

@faithbutterfly2007 I am glad you enjoyed the video. For this project, the bottle cap was not already flattened, it was just a regular bottle cap. If you wanted to flatten the bottle cap, you can see our video on How to Flatten Bottle Caps and I would recommend doing it as your first step in the project before punching the hole or adding the art work.

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique The type of paper shown in the video is from Nunn Designs collage sheets - they are premade collage sheets and the paper is heavier then standard printer paper. I do a lot of printing at home myself using my husband's art work and I like to use 60lb or heavier stock. I prefer 80 - 100lb if possible - so these are considered cover stocks.

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique The reason is, I feel they are a bit more substantial, absorb the printer ink better, and will also not warp with the glue which needs to be applied on their backs. You can use lighter weight papers, but be careful of the amount of glue you use. I have even used pages from a comic book (which is super light, thin paper) and it has turned out just fine.

[faithbutterfly2007]

@Beadaholique Thank you so much....The stock paper seems to be working well. By any chance, do you have a video on how to cut ball chains to a shorter length? I have 24 inch ball chains (2.4 mm) necklaces that I need to cut to 18 inches. Thank you.

[xoxorockerxoxo]

i wanna start making some bottle cap necklaces for myself :) there's a possibility that some people will wanna buy some from me... how much should i sell them for?

[Beadaholique]

@xoxorockerxoxo Sounds like you are about to start on a fun adventure! For deciding on price, I would consider all these factors:

How much did your supplies cost? Luckily bottle caps are really affordable and you can get a lot of them. Make sure though to add factor in the cost of the chain, bail, image, etc. Try to figure out the amount it costs you per completed necklace to make. This will give you a good starting point for what you need to sell it for.

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique How much time did you put into each piece? If you are making more then one at once, add your time for all of the pieces combined and then divide by the number of finished necklaces. You want to make sure you pay yourself a decent wage.

What/Who is your market? Are you selling to young girls, selling at craft fairs, selling at a high end art fair? Who your buyer is and what they have available to spend will dictate price.

[Beadaholique]

@Beadaholique Finally, look at your competition and see what they are selling. Etsy is GREAT for this. Go to Etsy, click on Jewelry, then Necklace, and then type bottle cap into the search field. The search results will show you a lot of artists who are making bottle cap necklaces. Look for ones which are similar to yours and see how they are pricing them.

I hope this helps! Good luck!

[proudgrandma4times]

Thanks so much! This will be very helpful

[proudgrandma4times]

I have used modpodge and elmer's white glue to glue the images to the bottle caps. They still pop out when dropped by the kids. Would E6000 or hot glue work? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Beadaholique]

@proudgrandma4times Hot glue might be a bit thick but a thin layer of E6000 would work well. Make sure to work in a well ventilated area when using E6000.

[Beadaholique]

@daisymax12 You can get them at Beadaholique. The links for the supplies in this video including the epoxy stickers are located in the video description underneath the video.

[MissBluKitten]

I searched online for epoxy stickers but i couldn't find any :( Do you know any European website or any other website?

[Beadaholique]

@MissBluKitten The links for the supplies in this video including the epoxy stickers are located in the video description underneath all of our videos. Also Beadaholique ships all over the world.

[zeanbean]

super super helpful, actually the most helpful i've seen

[SwiftyFan4Ever]

Reallyyyy good job!!!!