Stamped Domino Bracelet

There may be other game pieces that you can wear around your wrist, but in this case we are using dominos. These are the ivory-looking dominos however, not the black and white ones. You could use the others if you prefer.

By Carol Duvall • More from Carol Duvall Show
Filed under: Jewelry Making, Stamping, Crafts, How To

Materials and Tools:

9 dominos or comparable game pieces
rubber stamps with small images
permanent black ink pad
permanent pigment ink brush markers
very fine 400- or 600-grit sandpaper
electric hand drill with 1/16" drill bit (Dremel)
drill press or vice
embossing heat gun
ruler
fine-tip black permanent marker
elastic cording: two 12" lengths
18 beads size 5/0
clear acrylic floor wax like Future
small old paintbrush

Steps:

1. Lightly sand each domino on the blank side. Wipe with a damp cloth.

2. Stamp selected image on each game piece. Set ink with the heat gun.

3. Color images with permanent pigment-ink brush markers. Set the ink with the heat gun.

4. Mark drilling holes on each game piece with a fine-tip permanent marker. Use a ruler to measure 1/4 inch from each end on the 3/8-inch side of the game piece. Carefully drill two holes through each domino piece where marked.