How to Make a Picture Pebble

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a transparent glass "pebble" or "gem".

   These are blobs of glass flat on one side and curved on the other, often sold for houseplant decorating and floral arranging.
   
   Some are pretty big, up to two inches wide.
   
   Bigger is better, within reason. , A small print from a digital photo is perfect.
   
   Don't use an old, big or otherwise hard to replace photo!, For instance, a friend's face., Cut inside the line, so the picture will not stick out past the edge of the pebble., When you look in it it's magnified., Use a glue that dries clear, such as Elmer's (which is nontoxic, too), or silicone (which is stronger and dries faster)., Squeeze the glue out thin.
   
   The glue will spread on the whole picture.,, A ceramic plate would be good.
   
   Let it dry for a few days.
   
   If it looks milky, it's not dry., One magnified picture pebble.
   
   ENJOY!
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   Step 2: Get a photo a section of which can be cut out to be seen through the pebble.

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   Step 3: Lay the glass pebble on the photo

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   Step 4: flat side down

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   Step 5: to see that it fits over a part you'd like to use for this craft.

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   Step 6: Trace around the pebble and cut out the picture.

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   Step 7: Before you glue your picture on

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   Step 8: look at the picture.

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   Step 9: Put a pea-sized blob of glue that dries clear on the flat side of the pebble.

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    Step 10: Put the picture face-down on top of the pebble and press down.

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    Step 11: Turn over the pebble so its weight is on the picture.

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    Step 12: Put the pebble on a surface it won't stick to so that it can dry.

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    Step 13: Say voila!

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