Back to School fun with Mixed Media

Colorful Bottle Caps

Back to school is the perfect time to experiment with craft projects and mixed media. Send your kids off in style with bookmarks, backpack tags, magnets and so much more. Don't be scared if it's something you haven't worked with yet, you can always watch our videos on Mixed Media Techniques to learn something new. We love to help you by walking you through a new technique and answering any questions you may have. 

Bling It On Magnets

When getting your kids ready for school this fall, don't forget those little touches that go beyond notebooks and pens. The Bling It On Magnets are a great back to school gift for any girl that wants to see a little sparkle every time she opens her locker. They also work great for college dorms where you can place them on magnetic white boards to keep important notes organized.

Teacher's Pet

Help your kid jump to the head of the class with the Teacher's Pet Ring featuring Crystal Clay. Haven't worked with a 2-part epoxy clay yet? Don't worry, we have a video for that too.  We carry a wide variety of colors and did you know that you can create color variations with your clay?  See it in this video:  How to Create Color Variations with Crystal Clay.

Let's not forget about all those teachers going back to school too. Wow them on the first day with a charming bookmark or stunning eyeglass holder. For your English teacher, try making this whimsical Scrabble Tile Ring. Such an easy project, you'll want to make more then one!

As you can see from the examples above, mixed media offers so many options. One of my favorite things about this medium is that there is not just one way to use a product in your design. This is your time to think outside the box. Resin is a great product for this. Resin can be used in bezels or molds and it can be transformed by adding dye or pigment to change the color. If you haven't worked with resin, now is a great time to try it. We have a wonderful collection of collage papers and molds to choose from. When buying your resin, remember to buy your sealant and adhesive as well. It may be helpful to watch our videos before purchasing your items, just to make sure that you have all the ingredients you need for your project. Issue 9 of The Beading Wire has some great tips on mastering 2-part resin.

Update: For a limited time only, take 15% all 1,000+ items in our Mixed Media category with code MMBS at checkout.  Save on resin, epoxy clay, patinas, bottle caps, magnets, scrabble tiles and more.  Click here to see the sale, but hurry, sale ends Monday, August 19th!