Ever wonder how I make circuit board jewelry? Take a peek!
All messy cutting and grinding is done in the attic. Because circuit boards are made of layers of fiberglass and metal (tough stuff!), I primarily use the dremel to handle them because it has the power and flexibility to do so. Notice the heavy duty gloves? I’m also wearing special clothing, goggles, and a face mask.
Once the pieces are cut the way I want, I bring them downstairs to my studio. The circuit pieces get placed in bezels and receive 1-2 coats of resin. I use a two part epoxy resin which crosslinks over time, giving me about a 30-45 minute working window before it gets too viscous to work with. The resin needs at least 24 hours to cure, and the longer it sits undisturbed, the harder it gets.
Each piece is finished on my glorious 8-foot long lime green counter top. All findings are organized and pliers are close by to turn my resin cabochons and charms into wearable pieces.
I also have a desk dedicated to shipping Etsy orders. It contains all items I have listed on Etsy like boxes, mailers, bubble wrap, tape, jewelry boxes, labels, and business cards, in order to streamline the process.
Thanks for stopping by!
LimeMade 