microscope slide pins
 

Hi all! I went to the regionals in Providence RI and one of the demonstrators did a microscope slide pin. Is anyone familiar with this? I've seen microscope slides for necklaces, but for some reason I don't think the same method was used. I'm trying to recreate it, but think I'm missing a step. I was wondering if anyone can help me with this? Thanks...BethS.

Beth, I just got one of the pins as a gift from my upline yesterday.. What do you think you are missing? I've never done it, but looking at mine, from bottom to top, it's a slide, mulberry, stamped image (either driectly onto the top slide with staz-on or onto acetate transparency) then the top slide, it's all held to gether with sticky strip and ours have microbeads around the outside too. I think that covers it.. I just ordered a box of slides today!

I hope that helps a bit!

Becky~

what type of pins are used on them?

pins
 

I don't know exactly what they're called but they are the ones with the little twist closure, you stick the pin into the little lock, and twist and it won't open.. I feel like a dope for not knowing what they're called, but they're in the beading and jewelry findings section of the craft stores. adhered with crystal effects.

Becky~

Look at some of these web sites. Most of them are using a soldering iron and solder for pins except the last one. I do stained glass and would attach it with the solder myself but that�s another added expense to get into and you have to make sure it�s lead free solder.
I made similar pendants but never using the microscope slides, I cut my own glass.
The one that has wrapped wire around it was doable for a necklace.
Well, I was just taking a break from cross-stitching and thought I�d look these up so I hope it helps you out. My neck has had it�s break so I better get back to stitching.
Rox
http://www.stampingnetwork.com/creativecards/63/harry/GlassSlideBoxAndNecklace.html

http://www.schmoozewithsuze.com/suzesez/tech.php?id=T209-001
http://www.schmoozewithsuze.com/suzesez/tech.php?id=T209-001
* Using UTEE adhesive http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art31333.asp

Where did you order the slides???

Doh! I was missing the mulberry! Thanks so much Becky and everyone else too. I ordered my slides from cbd.com. It's a Christian book store site. Once you log onto the site, got to the section that says Homeschool, then click on Science and they're right there. Thanks again! BethS.

I never even thought to look there - thanks!!