How to Make Glass Tile Pendants

Jewelry makers can make their own glass tile pendants instead of buying them. They are easy to make, and allow you to customize and personalize them. If you have any extra fabric or decorative paper laying around, this is a good chance to use it. Other materials can be found at any crafts or hobby store.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Diamond glaze
• Glass tiles
• Fabric or paper scraps
• Fine scissors
• Pendant bales
• Rubber-based permanent adhesive

1. Put a small dab of diamond glaze on the rough side of your glass tile. Put the glazed tile onto the paper or fabric you're using, ensuring it's centered on the part of your material you want as your pendant. Press on all corners. Let dry for at least two hours.

2. Use fine scissors to cut away excess material from the tile. Be careful not to scratch the glass.

3. Flip over the glass tile and trace around the edges of the paper or fabric with diamond glaze, spreading it evenly on the back of the material using your finger. Squeeze a bit more glaze onto your finger and smear it over the edges of the material and tile to seal them together. Let dry overnight.

4. Put a tiny dab of rubber-based permanent adhesive on the bottom front of your pendant bale. Push the glued side of the bale to the back center of the top of the pendant. Let dry for at least a day.

References

• Craft Bits: Glass Tile Pendant
• You Tube: Tile Pendant Tutorial Instructions