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Opulent Opals by Niamh Henshaw and Sue Bowers is the ultimate book on using thick embossing enamels. Whether you are a beginner or someone who has used Opals Embossing Enamels before you will find invaluable information in this book. Techniques are presented for marbling, pouring moulds and creating transfers.

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Opulent Opals
Thick embossing enamels - fun and easy to use!

Authors: Niamh Henshaw and Sue Bowers
Pages: 90
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Pride Publishing
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4Q0690
Weight: 0.90 lb
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This is the ultimate book on using thick embossing enamels. Opulent Opals will bring out the artist in you. Discover new techniques for marbling, pouring molds and creating transfers, as well as many different and exciting projects to wow your friends.

Whether you are a beginner or someone who has used Opals Embossing Enamels before, you will find invaluable information in the 'How to' chapter. Each technique is explained separately with step-by-step photographs to guide you along the way. At the end of each technique section a number of Frequently Asked Questions are answered and these will give you an even better understanding of the process.

About the Authors

Over the last few years we have had fun creating all sorts of wonderful projects with Opals. When we started out, we began with the basics and were amazed at what we could achieve with a heat tool. The more we experimented, the more ideas popped into our heads. What if we used a skillet? What if we poured the Opals into ice-cube trays? What if we made free-form shapes with no backing at all? What if, what if?

Each time we posed a question and played with the Opals Embossing Enamel, we usually created a fantastic new piece of artwork. We encourage each and every one of you to experiment and play with these products and come up with your own happy 'accidents'.

The pages of this book are filled with numerous step-by-step guides, including how to use Opals for the first time, marbling and pouring mauls. It also has many different and exciting projects to wow your friends. As well as helpful tips and tricks, there is a gallery of ideas to push your thinking outside the square, and a resource guide so you can find your closest shops for purchasing any required products or tools.

Happy creatings!

Table of Contents

 
Acknowledgments 8
Author's Note 9
An Introduction 10
Tools of the Trade 11
Other Tools 12
Getting Started 14
How to 15
Make an Opal Tile 15
Marble with Opals 17
Using the Skillet 19
Melting Opals 19
Cookie Cutter Shapes 20
Free Form Tile 21
Bottle Cap Charms 22
Faux Solder 23
Pouring a Mould 25
Turning out the Mould 26
Making Opals Transfers 27
Cards 30
Christmas Baubles 32
Live, Love, Grow 33
Dragonfly 34
Angels 34
The Face is the Icon 35
Marbled Music 36
Peace 37
Amour 38
Lovely Lady 39
Gifts 40
Art Doll in Wire 42
Star Decorations 43
Christmas Bauble Decorations 44
Wine Glass Charms 44
Mosaic Clock 46
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Books 50
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