"March" bracelet

In Greek tradition, on the 1st of March we make simple bracelets, 

with white and red cotton threads, which are supposed to protect us from an early spring sun burn. 

Here ae some instructions on how to make a "March" bracelet

Creating a "xroma" ring

Today, 13/2/2014 is xroma's 1st birthday!

So, it's a nice opportunity to show you how I create a "xroma" ring:

1. First, I paint the ring base with enamel:

2. The next day, when the enamel is dry, I add: 

-one layer of ice resin (liquid glass), 

-then, the decorative inlay (so that it looks like it "floats" in the ring)

-then, a final layer of resin:

3. I use a straw to spread the resin evenly and to bring the bubbles on the surface:

4.With aheat gun, I pop the bubbles:

5. I also use a lighter to pop the remaining bubbles 

(carefully, because too much heat can "burn" the resin):

I repeat these last 3 steps continuously for an hour, because new bubbles keep coming on the surface

6. I use a plastic bowl to cover the ring, because resin attracts dust, hair etc.:

7. In 24-36 hours the new ring is ready to be put in the gift bag!