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Instructions:
1. Using masking tape, secure the Creative Versa-Tool stand to the work table. (This keeps the Tool safe and secure on the table.). Read package directions for proper use and safety before beginning. Using pliers, attach Soldering Point to Creative Versa-ToolTM. Plug into electric outlet.
2. Using scissors, cut images to fit glass pieces.
3. Place images between glass pieces. Remove a small section of adhesive backing from Copper foil. With adhesive side up, hold all pieces together and place outer glass edges in center of copper foil strip. Carefully fold copper foil around glass edge. With side of wooden pencil or dowel, burnish edges of copper foiling to smooth. Repeat for all sides.
4. "Tinning" the Soldiering Point is essential for soldering as it helps the solder adhere to the Point. To "Tin" the Point, apply solder to the end of the Point. The Point will have a brighter silver look to it when "Tinned". Sometimes a Point needs to be re-tinned while working on a project.
5. To coat foil with solder, touch Soldering point to solder. Pick up a generous amount of solder and apply a thin coating to all copper foil. As the solder melts, move it slowly across foil tape. Repeat process for front, back and sides, until copper foil is covered. Using moist sponge, pull solder point across OFTEN to clean solder point.
6. Using wire cutters, cut 1/4" silver craft wire. Bend into "U" shape. Using pliers to hold wire U at top of stain glass, apply a droplet of solder to each side to attach.
7. Using scissors, cut 36" of waxed beading thread. Pull thread through silver wire loop on middle glass piece. Thread random colors and shapes of beads and charms on each side, adding other glass pieces on each side of center as desired.
8. Tie a square knot twice at the end.
Note: The Creative Versa-Tool™ Tool works best when used with the Walnut Hollow® Tempered Glass Mat. It will ensure that your work area will not be damaged from heat. Use masking tape to secure the Tool holder to the work surface. Attach and tighten with pliers the Point you are going to
use on the Creative Versa-Tool™. Plug Tool in and turn switch "on". It usually takes 3-4 minutes for the Tool to heat. Remember when chaging Points, they are hot and need pliers to remove or attach to the Creative Versa-Tool™. After removing the hot Points, place them in the molded tray of the Tempered Glass Mat to cool.
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