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[zanettac]

For mothers day the kids gave me 3 containers of these perfect pearls...but I have no idea what to do with them. Is it like flocked stuff from doodlebug?? Any suggestions?

[Smiley-Scrap8]

I use them just like regular stickles. Usually for centers of my flowers or to make pearls embellishments like this:


The cool part about them is that you can use them over and over. Instead of the regular pearls, once you've them they are done.

[lilkoala3]

I love that stuff! It takes practice to get them to look perfectly round like pearls, but they add lots of fun dimension to your page!

[bluetulip]

I've used them similiar to stickles - they can add lots of dimension to projects.

[Beth-W]

I have used them the same way as everyone else has mentioned- similar to Stickles but they look like pearls when they dry. I have outlined mini album covers, used them for the centers of flowers, and embellished chipboard.

Leslie is right that it takes a little practice to make the perfect shaped dot. I have found that if I mess up, wipe it up right away. You will never know it was there.

[Koiwey]

Had not heard of them before now. Nice gift from your children!

[bellaconsmom]

Sweet gift to receive, Carol! I have a couple of them, and so far use them like I do with Stickles.

[RitaS]

I have tiny "jars" of Perfect Pearls by Ranger, but really do not use them like Stickles - so I am not sure we are talking the same product. I mostly use mine as an additive to paints to give a pearlescent sheen. Or put a few drops of water on a plastic lid, mix in a dab of PP, and use a fine brush to stroke it on a flower petal, brad, or such.


I have not used Perfect Pearls in any way to get dimension on a LO - which makes me wonder if I am missing something. It use it more as an art medium. The Perfect Pearls I use come in a very fine powder form.



Are you Stickles gals just dumping this stuff on glue or something to make it work like Stickles? My inquiring mind wants to know.

[JulianaM]

I think they are talking about 2 different "pearl" products:
Liquid Pearls and Perfect Pearls

[lilkoala3]

I think they are talking about 2 different "pearl" products:
Liquid Pearls and Perfect Pearls

Yeah, I think I'm talking about Liquid Pearls now that I think about it.

[zanettac]

The perfect pearls I am talking about is a powdery substance...like RitaS mentioned.

[jody01]

I have used them I lovem em!!
use them as centers you canuse them to outline letters,

be careful they smudge quite easily

[girlsmommy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAE0BrdPAy8 Found this. HTH

[writerlady]

Whew! I thought I was crazy. I have perfect pearls and I haven't used them much. I do like how they look when I have, though. TY for the link - I'm going to look for some more videos about it and try to use it. Good luck to you!

[Kimandasmo]

what a nice gift-- enjoy them

[JulianaM]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAE0BrdPAy8 Found this. HTH

This looks totally fun!

[Nikki_E]

I like them for the middle of flowers.

[scrapfaeri]

After watching that video I need to go get some of that!

[RitaS]

I don't have Liquid Pearls...but sounds like my kind of fun! I do use Scribbles 3D paint - found at Michaels in the paint section - and probably a lot less $ than Perfect Pearls. I love to use these for flower centers as well. You can purchase it in different finishes: shiny (aka gloss), matte, or iridescent (pearl sheen). Getting perfect pearl drops does take practice and plenty of drying time.


Here are some links for Perfect Pearls - the powder form:

http://www.rangerink.com/perfect_pearls.htm



http://www.rangerink.com/tips/tips_perfectpearls.htm



Scrapfriends always gives great product reviews and ideas:

http://www.scrapfriends.us/ranger_perfectpearls.html



And another I found:

http://rubberstamping.about.com/od/revi ... arlRev.htm



HTH!!

[bellaconsmom]

I think they are talking about 2 different "pearl" products:
Liquid Pearls and Perfect Pearls

Yeah, I think I'm talking about Liquid Pearls now that I think about it.

I was, too.