Does anyone know how to make glass pendant with dried flowers encased inside?

Question

What would that be called . Is it easy to do? How & where can I purchase how to books or CD's and supplies? I want to make my own pendants.

I also need to know where can I purchase molds. I'm preferably looking for rectangle shaped molds for pendants.

Answer 1

There are several products which you can purchase at a local hobby or craft store (like Pearl). A company called "Smooth-On" makes a few different liquid casting plastics you could consider. Their "Crystal Clear" line is very good but is sometimes difficult to work with. Another company "Castin'Craft" makes a "Clear Polyester Casting Resin" this is a good first choice as it is easier to work with and gives the most consistent results, however It does take some practice to get the process right. I have used both of these products myself to make fishing lures, pendants, and paperweights. You can start by using a small plastic bowl as a mold, remember to spray it with a "mold release agent" or a light coat of cooking oil like "Pam" may work as well.
Good Luck

Answer 2

You will have to buy glass frames from a craft supply store of Delphi Stained Glass. You cannot encase flowers in solid glass because the glass when soft is way too hot and will burn them. You can encase them in casting resin which is clear plastic.