Cake Topper Designed By Yours Truly..w. DIY Details

Original post by smara

Jan 27, 2006 09:10 AM

5 hrs later, 350 crystals later this is the end result and I am so proud of it.
Not to sound like I am accepting an award.. but I like to Thank Janie (SIBRIDE06) for all the helpful information she gave!! You inspired me

Details by popular demand:
I ordered a 6 inch 1/4' silver scrylic mirror from:Monogram Site

I ordered the 350 crystals, size 4.6-4.8mm diameter. I used all of them to cover the letter: 175 clear and 175 blue. You also need a special glue, I ordered the Gemtac.
Crystals

It took me a little longer because I did a design layout first and then I glued them on.

FM if you have any other questions!!

smara Posted: Jan 31, 2006 12:59 PM

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BUMPETY BUMP

mskittynj Posted: Jan 31, 2006 01:07 PM

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It's BEAUTIFUL!!! great job!!!!
XOXOXO
Kitty

SoonToBeMrs.L Posted: Jan 31, 2006 01:18 PM

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That is beautiful!!!!!

MattsBride Posted: Jan 31, 2006 01:20 PM

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Posted by SomethingBlu

I think this is the best one I have seen. It is flawless!

I agree! Great job!

jada2destiny Posted: Jan 31, 2006 01:30 PM

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You did a beautiful Job. well done!

Katie&Chris2006 Posted: Jan 31, 2006 01:34 PM

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wow that's beautiful!!!

Belle06 Posted: Jan 31, 2006 02:39 PM

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It looks PERFECT!!! GREAT JOB!!!

autumn Posted: Jan 31, 2006 02:53 PM

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Wow, the cake topper came out great.

enjft Posted: Jan 31, 2006 02:54 PM

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I love it. Can you please tell me how you mapped out the design?

smara Posted: Jan 31, 2006 03:08 PM

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Posted by enjft

I love it. Can you please tell me how you mapped out the design?

I had an idea in my head of what I wanted the design to look like.

Before I would start on some sections I would put the crystals first w/o the glue to see how it would look. That would give me an idea and then I would glue it on.

dreamworld06 Posted: Jan 31, 2006 03:14 PM

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It came out great! Thanks for the info!

enjft Posted: Jan 31, 2006 03:26 PM

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Posted by smara

Posted by enjft

I love it. Can you please tell me how you mapped out the design?

I had an idea in my head of what I wanted the design to look like.

Before I would start on some sections I would put the crystals first w/o the glue to see how it would look. That would give me an idea and then I would glue it on.

Which was the glue u used?

smara Posted: Jan 31, 2006 03:27 PM

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Posted by enjft

Posted by smara

Posted by enjft

I love it. Can you please tell me how you mapped out the design?

I had an idea in my head of what I wanted the design to look like.

Before I would start on some sections I would put the crystals first w/o the glue to see how it would look. That would give me an idea and then I would glue it on.

Which was the glue u used?

Gem-Tac, I bought it with the crystals from the artbeads.com!!

enjft Posted: Jan 31, 2006 03:28 PM

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Posted by smara

Posted by enjft

Posted by smara

Posted by enjft

I love it. Can you please tell me how you mapped out the design?

I had an idea in my head of what I wanted the design to look like.

Before I would start on some sections I would put the crystals first w/o the glue to see how it would look. That would give me an idea and then I would glue it on.

Which was the glue u used?

Gem-Tac, I bought it with the crystals from the artbeads.com!!

I dont see gemtac

smara Posted: Jan 31, 2006 03:31 PM

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I had trouble finding it just now also, but here is the link: Gem Tac Glue

enjft Posted: Jan 31, 2006 03:37 PM

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Posted by smara

I had trouble finding it just now also, but here is the link: Gem Tac Glue

thanks so much! Did you apply with tweezers?

smara Posted: Jan 31, 2006 03:39 PM

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Posted by enjft

Posted by smara

I had trouble finding it just now also, but here is the link: Gem Tac Glue

thanks so much! Did you apply with tweezers?

I originally started it with tweezers, but my had was shaking and it seemed harder. So most of it I did with my hands.