About this class

Join Shelley Nordeman in this video tutorial and discover how to turn open-backed bezels, UV resin, color-shifting pigments, and even Silly Putty into mesmerizing wearable art.

Shelley shows you how to create tantalizing textures, dimensional forms, and shifting colors as you explore three wonderfully creative resin techniques.

First, learn how to work within an open-backed bezel to create opals so luminous they’ll make Mother Nature jealous! Then, discover the surprising possibilities of using Silly Putty as a mold to create an extraordinary color-shifting texture that takes “Dichroic Glass” to a whole new level. And if you’ve ever wanted to fill a bezel with a dimensional 3D collage, Shelley will show you how to do that, too.

These techniques give you a foundation to experiment, layer, and let your imagination take over.

In the BONUS video, Shelley shows easy solutions for “Oh No’s” that might pop up along the way!

Whether you’re working with ready-made open-backed bezels or creating your own, you’ll come away with ideas you can use to create truly one-of-a-kind jewelry and wearable art.

And yes… after this tutorial, you may never look at Silly Putty the same way again!

Shelley demonstrates:

• Creating luminous faux opals with UV resin
• Using color-shifting powders and flakes to create mesmerizing effects
• Making molds from Silly Putty for unique textures
• Combining resin, tints, foils, flakes, and other materials for rich color and depth
• Ideas for taking these techniques in your own creative direction

Your Purchase Includes: Class recording available in your CRAFTCAST My Library and a PDF with class notes and online resources

Please note: The PDF is not a stand-alone instructional booklet.

You can rewatch your CRAFTCAST classes as many times as you like!

And to learn how to make YOUR OWN bezel frames from metal clay, check out Pam East’s tutorial HERE.