Diamond Dotting Pumpkin on Metal

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Diamond Dotz® Gems - Colors: 8001, 8335, 8431
• Diamond Dotz® Accessory Pack - 1-Comfort Grip Stylus, Pick-Up Wax, Sorting Tray
• Dotz® Stick Adhesive - Liquid Diamond Dotting Adhesive
• 3-Piece Dotz® Deluxe Brush Set
• 12" x 12" 28 Gauge Tin Sheet
• Burlap Ribbon
• Hot Glue Gun
• Graphite Transfer Paper
• Black Pen

DIRECTIONS:

1. To transfer the pumpkin and welcome design to the metal sheet, print the design and place it on the metal and sandwich the transfer paper between the two. Using a black pen, trace over the design. The transferred lines will be light and thin.
2. Carefully brush the adhesive within the black lines on the areas you want to apply gems to; you should see a milky white layer of adhesive on the surface. You can apply the adhesive to one section at a time or to the entire design.
3. Allow the adhesive to dry until it is clear. When adhesive clears completely it is ready for long term adhesion. On non-porous surfaces such metal, this may take up to 9-15 hours. Cover the design and adhesive with a piece of protective film if you will not be applying gems right away.
4. Remove the clear covering on the adhesive. Apply the gems to the adhesive as desired. When you are not working on your project, place a sheet of protective film over the adhesive to protect it from dust.
5. When you have completed your project, place the protective film over the gems and firmly roll over the whole design with a brayer or rolling pin. This ensures that the gems are firmly adhered.
6. Attach the burlap ribbon to the back of the tin sheet with a hot glue gun.

JOANN HACKS:

• The liquid adhesive allows you to add gems art to any surface.
• A bottle of liquid adhesive is enough to complete 4 full-coverage 9" x 12" artist canvases.