If you have a plastic insert take it out and directly measure its width and height. This will allow you to cut photos slightly bigger than the empty space of the frame (you need this extra space to hold the picture without glue). With a plastic ruler please measure the longest distance between locket frame extremities in the middle of the frame( see the photo). Transparent Plastic Ruler, Self Adhesive transparent book covering film or high-quality sticky tape(Scotch), Fine Color Marker (yellow or red are the best), curved tip small Scissors, small Tweezers, wooden Toothpick, Standart plane or photo Paper "4圆", printer. Before you start your photo project be sure you have all materials and tools ready: If your Locket already comes with a transparent plastic insert you may skip the "Making a Template" step below. This detailed tutorial will help you take measurements, print, make a template, transfer the frame contour, cut, make photos waterproof, and finally insert your picture. This page contains affiliate links meaning that if you purchase we may earn a small commission, with no extra cost to yourself.For your special photos that will be always carried with you in your personalized locket pendant we created a Photo Service It includes adjusting colors, sizes, the composition of your images in Photoshop, and laminating them in waterproof plastic, nevertheless, if you have some time you can do it yourself at home, just follow these simple instructions:Īfter many years of working with custom locket pendants, I discovered an easy universal method of installing photos for all kinds of shapes of lockets, so it doesn't need to be a Heart-Shaped Locket (although I like this shape because it is very harmonious and has a capacity to contain 2 faces on each side). Please note the sizing info in the description! There is no compatible mould as they are for a direct pour. Please see our blog on Types of Solid Silver which explains the care instructions for the silver and the metal content. They are not hallmarked (not required as they are under the UK hallmarking weight). The silver in these settings is 925 sterling silver, they are not 925 stamped on the main heart but the bail is 925 stamped. Please make sure your clients follow care instructions taking special care not to get the piece wet. Over the fabric is a thin clear plastic glass-like screen to protect the photo. Each side contains a white fabric backing suitable for placing hair, a photo or fabric onto. The heart locket is 22mm across including the hinge and clasp, and 26mm high including the loop, plus the bail on top which is around 6mm tall and 4mm wide. Learn how to make a breastmilk and umbilical cord ring with a direct pour with this video, the full blog is here with all the supplies you’ll need Perfect! You can buy photo paper here in the UK but if you don’t fancy trying it, pop into a photo printing shop and ask the staff to help you. Learn how to easily resize pictures with this lovely tutorial by DruManjiDrew on YouTube. a curved burnisher for rubbing over the bezel cupįollow our tutorials here to prepare your clients’ elements or buy a pack of 5 or 10 sachets of Breastmilk Preservation Powder here!.your clients’ elements an any additional sparkles, precious metal leaf or dried flowers etc.an epoxy resin starter kit or a gel nail lamp.You can also request some practice ashes here. You’ll also need to provide yourself (not included): 1x sachet Breastmilk Preservation Powder (breastmilk kit only).resin sparkle mix sample (random colour).1 x 20mm heart locket setting with bail.If you’d like to buy this necklace setting as a kit you’ll receive: This will give you everything you need for a beautiful heart shaped locket necklace for your clients. You can include a silver necklace chain for your customer. Does not include ashes etc or chain as shown in the pictures. Includes a beautiful 925 stamped bail already attached so all you need to do is add a necklace chain and your resin heart. ![]() You can add a photo one side and fill the other (we recommend you have plenty of practice with direct pours to avoid costly mistakes you can make a direct pour with a cheapie practice setting with your client’s permission and send them a photo to check they’re happy with the colours and placement. They are also perfect to be filled with resin with a direct pour method, adding colour and your client’s elements such as breastmilk. Heart Locket and Kit, solid silver heart shaped locket suitable for containing photos, locks of hair loose, loose cremation ashes, umbilical cord or placenta, sand, fabric or flowers.
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