Sigh. These would be fabulous beads came with areas of issue for me. I'm sick of chasing after vendors. She did have a disclaimer for her Indonesian beads. These are resin. I guess I expected better OR more distressing. When there is just a single spot in an otherwise smooth area, it looks poorly made-NOT as having handmade character or however it was worded. AAANNNYHOOWW, I don't have any more energy to devote to bitching out a seller, so any thoughts on how to distress these more? Can I take a hammer to resin? Maybe stain them? Update on the beads that never came- I "opened a case" for non-delivery. (Etsy's term) and long story short, she had been sick, I now have my beads, and I have closed the case. Thanks for all your input. Babies are banging on something, I think I'll go join them!
I don't know how the hammer would work out (except maybe for therapy ;)) but what about different grades of sand paper? And if you want to add some alcohol inks or paint? I have no idea if the resin would react to the alcohol though, I'm just brainstorming here!
ReplyDeleteI think that paint and inks might actually work. Worth a shot. What about a scratchy file or sandpaper? Just to nick up the edges a bit more. If you use paint or inks, I would seal with Renaissance Wax or something similar. I do like the watermelon red color and think they would be pretty cool with some light distressing and antiquing! Turn those lemons into lemonade, and if you want to add vodka, then I'm your girl! ;-)
ReplyDeleteYes. Go play with those babies!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
yes yes yes - dremmel, ink and vodka :)
ReplyDeleteI think you have some great suggestions so I won't add any. I too have been having trouble with ordering beads! If you can't send your best then don't send them.
ReplyDeleteSo, I have 0 experience with resin. I like the pitted look and I was wondering if an acid base substance would increase that. Maybe Carmi over at ResinCrafts would know. I'll look forward to seeing what you create with it! Have fun playing!
ReplyDeleteOh, dear, how dissapointing to hear that you've had this bad luck with sellers. I really dislike when that happens because I feel like it reflects badly on all of Etsy. I know it doesn't but it is still disappointing. When I first saw the photo, without reading the story, I thought that staining them would add lots of depth and character.
ReplyDeleteYou certainly can distress them: take a look on my blog for a project using paint and metal leaf to distress the resin. I like to turn my ugly duckling resin casts into metal! http://milllanestudio.blogspot.com/2011/04/inspiration-from-mint.html and http://milllanestudio.blogspot.com/2010/11/precious-metal.html
ReplyDeleteHope you get good results.
P.S. alcohol inks work really well on resin. Use Pinatas because they already have a resin binder in them!
banging and shoe polish - then wipe off the excess...
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