Hip Mamma Necklace

10. In preparation for frame construction, square the edges of each sidepiece with a craft knife. Position the box sides on edge and at right angles, making sure that the longer pieces are sandwiched in between the short pieces, like columns supporting a floor and roof. Ensure the fit by placing on top of the front or back rectangle. Trim if necessary.

11. Tack the corners of the frame together with PMC slip (figure E). Allow the frame to dry.

12. Join the frame to the front and back pieces with ample amounts of slip. Fill in holes and gaps with extra slip (figure F). Allow the box to dry.

13. File the sides of box with a nail file, removing any imperfections. If necessary, fill and file once more (figure G).

14. From PMC paper, cut decorative circles using paper hole punches. Punch the paper first with the small hole punch, then punch around the small hole using the large hole punch creating a donut shape (figure H). Attach to the corners of the front rectangles and attach three circles to the back rectangle with a wet brush (figure I).

15. Using a craft knife, bore two holes, one in each side of the box to allow for the chain attachment (figure J).

16. Fire the pendant in the kiln at the proper setting. Remove pendant from kiln and attach pre-fired photo frames to the box front with slip (figure K).

17. Fire pendant in kiln at proper setting.