Microscope Slide Ornament

Dazzle your friends and family with microscope slide ornaments.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   To position stamped image, draw a pencil line around the microscope slide and stamp within the lines.
   
   Color image.
   
   Note: This microscope slide glass measures 2” x 3”.

   

2. Step 2

   Cut just inside pencil lines so image will fit perfectly beneath the slide.
   
   Don’t forget to either stamp another image or add decorative paper on the back side of the ornament.

   

3. Step 3

   Apply adhesive to the back side of the ornament backing and place cord in a loop, making sure it is well secured with the adhesive.

   

4. Step 4

   Place main image on top of the backing, sandwiching the cord in the middle.

   

5. Step 5

   Place a microscope slide on top and bottom of the sandwiched images and apply double-sided tape to the edges of the slides, centering the tape so some will wrap around the sides, sealing the slides together.
   
   Peel off red protective film.

   

6. Step 6

   Cover the exposed tape with micro beads or glitter. Memory Glass Frames may be used to hold your stamped images and slides.
   
   Variation: Instead of sandwiching cord between the slides for a hanger, place ribbon all around the tape in this step, tying it in a loop/bow at the top for a hanger.
   

   

7. Step 7

   Finished Ornament.

   

Video!

Variations

1. Turn it into a shaker ornament.
   
   1. Apply two layers of 1/4-inch red liner tape, folded in half, to the inside of the top microscope slide. Leave red plastic on the last layer of tape and put shaker material (micro beads, glitter, plastic snow, etc.) in the middle of the slide (liner on the tape prevents shaker material from adhering to tape).
   
   2. Gently peel liner off tape (try not to disturb shaker material) and place stamped image face down on top of tape, sealing the edges well.
   
   3. Continue with Step 3 above.

   

2. Try sideways
   Experiment with slide orientation -- they can also be turned horizontally.
   
   Metal loop hanger
   If using Memory Glass Frames, tie ribbon through the provided metal loop to serve as a hanger, and your ornament is finished.
   
   Wear it
   Leave the ribbon/cord off and make it into a pin.

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Microscope Slide Ornament. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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