Domino Art Pendant

Materials:

vintage domino
320- 400-grit sandpaper
drill
gloss acrylic spray
inkjet decal transfer paper
acrylic paint: green, brown, flesh color, blue
maple wood as canvas for painting
bowl of warm water
paintbrushes
foam brush
computer and imaging program
inkjet printer
digital camera
silver leafing pen
leather cord
accent bead
end connectors
jump rings or o-rings
lobster clasp
jewelry pliers
ruler
1/8" hole punch
bead reamer
heat embossing tool
transparent tape
polyurethane
razor blade
scissors
pencil

1. Draw an image onto a piece of maple wood (figure A).

2. Paint the image using acrylic paints (figure B).

3. Photograph the finished image with a digital camera.

4. Resize the image using computer imaging software to 2" x 1".

5. Print the image onto decal transfer paper. Print several images on the paper in case one becomes torn in the transfer process (figure C).

6. Spray three even coats of high gloss acrylic spray onto the transfer sheet allowing each layer to dry before applying another coat.

7. Mark the middle of the back side (numbered side) of the domino for drilling a hole to place the necklace cord.

8. Score the marked area on the domino with a razor blade so the drill will not get away from you. Drill the hole (figure D).

9. Sand the solid front and sides of the domino with 320-grit sand paper and re-sand with 400-grit sandpaper for a smooth finish.

10. Spray the un-numbered side of the domino with one light coat of acrylic gloss spray (figure E). Let dry.

11. Cut out the transfer image and slightly round the corners to match the rounded corners of the domino (figure F).