How to Cut Mica Sheets

  • 10 years ago
http://www.beadaholique.com/yt - Mica is a rock which comprises of many thin layers, although it resembles an antique or vintage piece of glass or plastic. It's perfect for mixed media projects. In this video, see how to cut mica using metal shears and a pair of scissors. Also demonstrated is how to create circles using both hole punch pliers and a disc cutter.

Designer: Julie Bean

Emmeline's Recollection Necklace
Project N664
http://www.beadaholique.com/t-ba-project-N664.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Mixed Media Techniques
http://www.beadaholique.com/t-ba-videos-mixed-media-techniques.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

You can find the supplies in this video at Beadaholique.com:

Mica Sheets
http://www.beadaholique.com/c-64138-mica-sheets.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Art Mechanique - Large Mica Sheets 1.5 oz Package
SKU: XTL-1151
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-39892-art-mechanique-large-mica-sheets-15-oz-package.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Art Mechanique - Small Mica Sheets 0.6 oz Package
SKU: XTL-1150
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-39891-art-mechanique-small-mica-sheets-06-oz-package.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Eurotool Small Economy Disc Cutter
SKU: XTL-0185
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-40166-eurotool-small-economy-disc-cutter-for-sheet-metal-and-plastic.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Fiskars 5" Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
SKU: XTL-5700
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-10641-fiskars-5-precision-tip-scissors-super-sharp.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

BeadSmith 7" Plate Shears With Spring
SKU: XTL-5602
http://www.beadaholique.com/p-33972-beadsmith-7-plate-shears-with-spring-cuts-up-to-20-gauge-sheet-metal.aspx?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=default

Eurotool E