Pokemon Beads

Good News Everyone!

You're all probably wondering why I've gathered you all here today, well I have a fun project for you! A project that will make you the coolest cat around.

The Concept:

Wooden Beads (pokeballs?) with a pokemon's evolution chained into a series to make a bracelet.

Materials:

• Mod Podge (Gloss or Matte optional) OR Clear Acrylic Spray Paint
• Gel Medium
• Sponge-brushes
• Printer paper
• Tweezers
• Exacto Knife
• Wooden Beads (Michael's has these in a variety of sizes)
• Laser Printer

It really is as simple as that, but lets make sure we are all on the same page.

First: You need to print pokemon sprites using the interweb.

I suggest you print various sizes of these sprites just to make sure they will fit along the spherical surface of the bead, the larger an image is the more you'll find the image warps/wrinkles.

Second: Bring out that exacto knife (consider yourself a surgeon for added effect)

Do: Cut close to the outline of the image but leave room somewhere to grab a hold of the image.

Don't: Stop believing. Hang onto that feeling.

Third: Just a touch of Gel Medium

Chances are your images are quite small, this means you simply need to brush an even layer of Gel Medium onto the image (hold along one edge with tweezers so you can easily pick this image up and place it onto the bead). Once on the wooden bead, brush the image smooth along the surface and leave to dry.

Remember wearing a Rub-on Temporary Tattoo? Well, that essential life skill will now come in handy.

put a drop or two on the back of the paper on the bead, you should've given it an hour or so to dry, and rub away...gently...(stay mature folks).

And you'll start to see your image! Whoa, a wild Pidgey Appeared. Better seal the deal with a coat of clear acrylic to keep it from escaping!!

You've no doubt already had these skills and if not you've just acquired them, so why stop here? Keep moving forward. You'll do great.