On to the charms...
You'll find that because Tri-ominos are made out of a softer plastic they will be MUCH easier to drill a hole in than dominoes are. The only difference is you'll have to drill 2 holes, one facing each other on 2 sides. It only takes one or two to get the hang of it so it's not a big obstacle. I had 5 Tri-Ominos drilled (10 holes) in about a minute and a half.
Supplies:
Tri-Ominoes
Alcohol Inks - Ranger
Metallic Mixatives - Ranger
Beadazzle Beads - Ranger
Glossy Accents - Ranger
Collage Sheets - Hannah Grey, Queen's Dresser Drawers - Hannah Grey
Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Hardware
Instructions:
1. Apply desired color of Adirondack Alcohol Inks to your Ink Applicator & Felt. For the first example I used Wild Plum, Stream, Lettuce and Gold Metallic Mixative.
2. Ink all sides and the back of the Tri-Omino. You will also want to ink the small lip on what will be the front side of the charm (originally the hollow back of the game piece).
3. Trace around a Tri-Omino and cut collage image to fit.
4. Your image so fit snuggly into the Tri-Omino but it doesn't have to be perfect. You can always add micro beads to hide any imperfections.
5. Add any extra embellishments you would like in your mini collage at this time then fill the Tri-Omino with Glossy Accents.
6. If desired, sprinkle on micro beads or Beadazzles in the corners.
7. Set aside to dry. Depending on how thick your GA layer is and the humidity it could take several hours to dry clear.
NOW your charms are ready to use! These are 3 of the charms I made today. The charm in the lower left has dried flowers behind the collage image. The "Friends" charm was made using Sepia Accents instead of Glossy Accents.
Here are the finished charms in use....
Now, just think of the possibilities ~ you wouldn't need to use collage sheets...maybe instead you might choose to use a stamped image, vintage postage stamp, bit of an old map, a dictionary definition, index photo, etc.
Use your imagination and have fun with it!
I guarantee once you start you'll be hard pressed to stop!
Those little buggers are soooooo addictive - LOL!!
Here's to old game pieces!!
Absolutely lovely charms!
ReplyDeleteI visit your site every few days since I found it and am amazed with all the ideas you come up with. I bought some dominos to try out some of your ideas!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I've never heard of triominos, but I will now be on a mission to find some. Thanks for writing this up.
ReplyDeleteCute idea. Question for you. Sorry, I always seem to have a question. When you apply the Glossy accent, do you apply just up to the holes you drilled?
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of games found at thrift stores, having fun with a Scrabble game, cool letter tiles.
Thanks everyone :) Glad you like!
ReplyDeleteTami - You don't have to be sorry :) Always happy to answer questions when I know the answer - LOL!!
I fill it completely up and I don't worry about the hole. Normally the GA is soft enough just to push the jump ring through. If you need to get something larger like ball chain or fibers through the hole I ream it out with the drill. Quick and easy :)
Genius! Absolute genius. Thank you so much for your inspiring ideas.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of Triominos so I was very intrigued! Those are super, and a great way to use them. I'm inspired to pull out my Beadazzles and play a little!
ReplyDeleteDid you just hear my jaw drop to the floor? What a great idea, once again another fantastic job. So effective. Jaqi
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