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Today, we're going to take you on a fun journey of creativity and entertainment with dominoes. Dominoes have been a source of amusement and education for generations, offering endless possibilities for games, learning activities, and even artistic projects. In this post, we're excited to provide you with a treasure trove of Printable Blank Domino Templates that will unlock your imagination and keep you engaged for hours.
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Learn how to make a domino pendant with resin. Step-by-step instructions, pictures and supply list. Easy project for all skill levels.
Use resin to create a set of dominoes that look just like Cosmic Brownies!
I've been getting several questions on various aspects of working with dominoes so I thought I would take today to answer a few of them. Drilling a Hole in a Domino The question I've been getting the most is how do I drill a hole in a domino? I personally use a dremel type power tool. I've heard other people use small hand drills and the like but I don't have one and I like getting things done quickly. As far as drilling into the domino, it's pretty easy once you practice on one or two. First, you'll need a few items - Supplies: Domino Dremel or similar Rotary Type Tool (I have a cheap knock off of a dremel and it works fine!) Drill Bit ATG or other similar Adhesive Wood Block (that can be drilled into) As far as your drill bit goes you're going to want to make sure it is the proper size for the finished size hole you desire. I'm sure there are many different types of bits and all but I just look for one that is about the right size and hope it works - LOL!! (dh just shutters when I go into a hardware store - he never knows what I'm going to come out with!!) You also need to make sure it fits your power tool (from what I understand - now - is that there are lots of different sizes)....I never thought about that but I got lucky and they have all fit so far! I'm going to try something new here...a video to actually demonstrate how I drill the hole. I know it's not the best but I don't have a tri-pod (yet!) or anyone to tape me so my camera is piled on my domino tin and an old book then propped up with an um rubber stamp so the angle is correct - LOL!!! I have already informed my son that I NEED a tripod for my b-day ;) Anyway, here you go ~ How I drill a hole in a domino ~ Sealing Dominoes - Many people have asked about this as well. When I'm working with Alcohol Inks on Dominoes I like to use Glossy Accents or Stickles Glitter Glue to seal them. This also works if you are stamping with Archival Inks as well. To seal I first apply a very thin layer of Glossy Accents, Sepia Accents, Matte Accents or Stickles with my finger and let it dry. This is actually what protects the Alcohol Inks from bleeding when you apply the thicker layer of GA (if desired). Once that initial layer has dried you can either leave it as it is or add a top coat of Glossy Accents to add additional gloss and dimension (as on the Time Flies Key Chain). If you used Stickles for your initial layer you can leave it as is (which is what I did on the flower magnet) or add a layer of Glossy Accents. Someone had mentioned trying to use Crackle Accents on a domino. I'm not sure how it turned out for her but normally Crackle Accents don't work very well on a slick, glossy surface such as a plastic domino. The Crackle Accents needs something to grab hold/soak into when it's drying such as paper, chipboard, etc. to get a good crackle going. All of the other 3 accents will work on Dominoes. Backs of Pendants - How I finish off the back of a pendant or charm depends on what I am going to be using it for. If it's for a necklace I like to keep the back & front themes similar since it's usually the focal point of the piece. I will either use a corresponding stamped or collage image or word. I have from time to time just stamped a generic background image over the dots just to add interest if I don't have a themed image to match the front. If I'm using a background stamp I like flourishes, text, swirls, etc. You will need to keep in mind if you do use a background stamp that it is in proportion with the domino you are using it on. For example you wouldn't want to use a harlequin stamp if one diamond of the harlequin takes up the entire domino...it would just look like an unidentifiable blob of ink. When it comes to charms it's usually a free-for-all...It's fun to mix things up a bit. I like to mix stamped and collage images on the fronts/backs of dominoes. Just do whatever you like and have fun! By doing so it adds interest and a small element of surprise. Adirondack Pigment Pen & Alcohol Resist I was asked if the Adirondack Pigment Pens would work in place of the Archival Ink for the technique - Alcohol Resist. I know that these products have different types of ink but I had never tried it so I wanted to test it out for myself before I answered. I gave it a shot this weekend and it does not work. Adirondack Pigment Pens will not produce any results when you're trying to remove Adirondack Alcohol Inks from a slick surface. Additional Info - I was asked to pass on any other info I might have about pitfalls or problems when working with dominoes. So here you go ~ *Be sure that your dominoes are clean before you begin. This applies to anytime you may be working with a glossy, non-porous surface. If there is any oils or other contaminates on your surface you may have trouble getting a good impression when stamping or trouble with complete coverage when using Alcohol Inks or other mediums. Just wiping with a damp cloth or cleaning with a stamp cleaning solution works well. Let dry completely before continuing. *Use the correct inks for your project! Remember dye inks will NOT dry on glossy non-porous surfaces! This includes Distress Inks, pads and re-inkers. I know so many people love the colors but it just will not work. You will need to use inks formulated for this type of surface such as Archival Inks or Adirondack Pigment Inks by Ranger. There are other solvent & hybrid inks on the market that will work but you will need to read the label to be sure. *When stamping, a gentle touch will do! If you are a heavy handed stamper you might want to practice a bit before you start on dominoes. It is very easy to smear an image by simply pressing too hard. The stamp will skid right off the surface of the domino and you'll be left with a mess. Just kiss the stamp to the domino with a light hand and you'll be fine. *Prevent your domino from slipping when stamping by applying a strip of adhesive to your craft sheet. It will hold everything in place and you won't have to worry about the domino getting moved around before stamping. This is especially true when stamping on more than one domino at once as with the Rose card or ATC. *Add key rings BEFORE you apply your top coat. It is far better to have to fix a scratch in alcohol ink than it is to try to repair Glossy Accents! You can simply dab on a bit more AI where needed but it's virtually impossible to cosmetically fix GA once it has been marred. You will always see the lines between the two coats. Well, that's all I can think of for now but if I remember anything else I will be sure to post it when I do. Tomorrow and probably the rest of this week I will continue working with dominoes incorporating them into bracelets, making charms, a mini accordion book and more! Hope to see you there :)
Check out these gorgeous Vintage Domino Charms by Lynne Morgado, of Mockingbird and Main, for The Graphics Fairy Mixed Media Design Team.
This time I want to share with you my latest "first try" - altered dominoes. There are some amazingly beautiful projects to be found in blog land, which made me want to create one of these tiny treasures myself. As the main colours used were greens and blues (and there are some red sparkles in the metal leafing too), I dare to enter Vintage Stamping Challenges' "Red/Green/Blue/Purple"-challenge with this project. I first gave two dominoes a treat with AAI (mainly greens and blues) and afterwards I adhered some metal leaf by stamping a tiny swirl image, using special metal leafing glue instead of stamping ink. I applied the glue with a small piece of a rough kitchen sponge onto the rubber stamp. After stamping the glue-image onto the dominoes, I immediately cleaned the stamp with soap and warm water, because this glue is very very sticky and the metal flakes should be put on only after some open time. (Otherwise you only wipe off the glue AND the flakes, when you try to rub them in with your fingertip). I gave the edges the same treatment, applying the glue directly onto the surface with the sponge. The result looked like this: As I wanted to create a booklet, I had to prepare a tiny accordion, which I cut to size, folded and stamped with images of time pieces, birds and quotes about time flying and precious moments. The edges of the pages were blended with Distress ink "walnut stain" and were given some sprays of diluted colour wash in green and blue. For a finish I painted the edges with gold acrylic colour. For stamping I used archival inks "jet black" and "sepia". To be able to close the domino booklet, I fixed two organza ribbons by glueing them to the dominoes together with the first and last page of the inner booklet. But first I attached a hinge to the dominoes, which I had treated with AAI too, to make it look aged and timeworn. I also fixed a small piece of ribbon to the booklet, that holds a golden eye to provide being attached as a pendant to a chain or ribbon. I embellished the front cover of the domino booklet with a tiny ephemera from some of my paper stash and a small key, that was also treated with rust, green and blue AAI to match the pendant. The whole surface was given two coatings with Gloss Mod Podge. Voila!
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Altered Domino Art.
Tutorials and Ideas on how to make altered dominos
Here are some more domino magnets I made, for the tutorial scroll down. For the red ones I used: cranberry and butterscotch alcohol inks, fo...
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If you saw the pile of red dominoes I found at the thrift store recently then you know I'm full of ideas for them!
This time I want to share with you my latest "first try" - altered dominoes. There are some amazingly beautiful projects to be found in blog land, which made me want to create one of these tiny treasures myself. As the main colours used were greens and blues (and there are some red sparkles in the metal leafing too), I dare to enter Vintage Stamping Challenges' "Red/Green/Blue/Purple"-challenge with this project. I first gave two dominoes a treat with AAI (mainly greens and blues) and afterwards I adhered some metal leaf by stamping a tiny swirl image, using special metal leafing glue instead of stamping ink. I applied the glue with a small piece of a rough kitchen sponge onto the rubber stamp. After stamping the glue-image onto the dominoes, I immediately cleaned the stamp with soap and warm water, because this glue is very very sticky and the metal flakes should be put on only after some open time. (Otherwise you only wipe off the glue AND the flakes, when you try to rub them in with your fingertip). I gave the edges the same treatment, applying the glue directly onto the surface with the sponge. The result looked like this: As I wanted to create a booklet, I had to prepare a tiny accordion, which I cut to size, folded and stamped with images of time pieces, birds and quotes about time flying and precious moments. The edges of the pages were blended with Distress ink "walnut stain" and were given some sprays of diluted colour wash in green and blue. For a finish I painted the edges with gold acrylic colour. For stamping I used archival inks "jet black" and "sepia". To be able to close the domino booklet, I fixed two organza ribbons by glueing them to the dominoes together with the first and last page of the inner booklet. But first I attached a hinge to the dominoes, which I had treated with AAI too, to make it look aged and timeworn. I also fixed a small piece of ribbon to the booklet, that holds a golden eye to provide being attached as a pendant to a chain or ribbon. I embellished the front cover of the domino booklet with a tiny ephemera from some of my paper stash and a small key, that was also treated with rust, green and blue AAI to match the pendant. The whole surface was given two coatings with Gloss Mod Podge. Voila!
The domino coloring tutorial page has received an update today :) This project uses sponge applicators to apply Teal Blue Stazon ink to a domino, Blazing Red around the edges, rubber stamped with Jet Black. I then used a Copic Colorless Blender "0" marker to lighten the Stazon Ink to create highlights. Inside these "erased" highlights you can use any color marker to place a new color. PS. Also using the new Wood-127 rubber stamp set, here's an Art Nouveau / Klimt inspired tree greeting card.
Hello! Dana Tatar here today sharing another project as a Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Guest Designer. I created this necklace with a domino and a fun image transfer technique that utilizes Textural Accents: Gesso, Gel Medium and Glaze. They work so well together! Step One: Prime the surface of the...
Learn how to make a domino pendant with resin. Step-by-step instructions, pictures and supply list. Easy project for all skill levels.
Learn new tricks for domino chains with these awesome engineering challenges! There are 8 printable domino challenge cards which will inspire hours of fun!
