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Holographic Mosaic UTEE Frame
Skill Level: * *

Create the shimmering look of dichroic, iridescent glass with the magic of Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel! This technique is perfect for picture frames, boxes and scrapbook pages!

Created byRobin D. Beam, Ranger Industries
© November 2005

Materials List -
Clear Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel™ (UTEE™)
Ranger Melt Art® Melting Pot™
Melt Art® Kool Toolz™
Non-Stick Craft Sheet
• Crafters Choice Mylar Iridescent Tissue, Marvel Products, Inc.
• 9” x 7” MDF Frame/SKU 10379572, MSI
• Black Acrylic Paint
• Foam Paint Applicator
• Clear Glue
• Scissors
• Photo

Instructions  

(1) Pour Clear UTEE into the Melting Pot; plug in and turn thermostat to “UTEE” setting. Cover with lid and allow to completely melt.
Tip: Do not stir UTEE while it is melting because it may result in bubbles in your finished product.

(2) Cut out a piece of Mylar Tissue and place on Non-Stick Craft Sheet (Note: make sure you use the Mylar Iridescent Tissue, as it holds up to the heat; other iridescent plastics may not. Test first.)

(3) Once the clear UTEE has melted, pour a “puddle” over the mylar tissue, just pouring enough to cover the surface of the tissue.

(4) In order to cut up the UTEE, it still needs to be a little bit warm, but cool enough to touch. Be sure that the UTEE has fully solidified before peeling off of the Non-Stick Craft Sheet.

(5) Cut up UTEE into squares or other shapes (to make a more “broken tile” effect, randomly cut into triangles, squares, etc.)

(6) Paint frame with two coats of Black Acrylic. Put aside and allow to completely dry.

(7) Place holographic “tiles” onto frame for placement. Once placement has been determined, pick each piece up, place a small amount of glue on the back and press onto frame. Allow to dry completely. Note: glue goes on the mylar tissue side of tile.

(8) Once glue is dry, place your favorite picture into the frame.

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