Pink Cremation Ashes Heart Necklace

The full blog is on our website at bit.ly/MakeAshesHeart
You'll need these things, which are also listed below:
a heart necklace kit (new scalloped setting!) bit.ly/HeartNecklaceKit
this includes:
18mm scalloped solid silver necklace setting with jump ring
heart mould from Keepsaker Supplies bit.ly/HeartMould
dust mask
vinyl gloves amzn.to/2WIgSPV
cocktail Sticks https //bit.ly/CktlSticks
resin sparkle mix: bit.ly/FairyPinkSparkle
UV resin http //bit.ly/UVResin25
sandpaper
you might also need...
rubbing alcohol https //amzn.to/2ZNwtje
eco cotton wool pad amzn.to/3fROLoY
cremation ashes to practice with bit.ly/PracticeAshes
diamond file https //amzn.to/3jmIlRb
a burnishing tool amzn.to/3c5CTgo
necklace chain bit.ly/NeckChains
silver polishing cloth https:/bit.ly/SilverCloth
a 48w low heat LED UV lamp bit.ly/48WattUV
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For more keepsake UV resin jewellery tutorials please see our website. You can learn to work with breastmilk, cremation ashes, locks of hair, umbilical cord and placenta, and flowers and petals keepsakersupplies.com/

[@PeekintosuperChannel]

Wow. Glves. Cotton wool pad, cremation ashes, heart setting. Necklace chain . Low heat setting 99 degrees. Rubbing alcohol, thin resin.cleaning, demoulding. Lot of hardwork . Great job.

[@Heyyyhellohi]

Your voice is so therapeutic ❤

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

Thank you so much! I really enjoy what I do, it's very peaceful Nikki

[@EvaDiTotoBeauty]

This is actually so cool and interesting , as well as touching so a loved one can always have a part of the one they love.

[@JLHerold84]

This is beautiful way to keep a loved one close! 💕

[@natashascowen7895]

Nik, that looks absolutely amazing! X

[@patrimintar]

Soooo amazing to watch Nikki! Just makes me think how you made my amazing pieces! Love that you have opened your own channel to show people your amazing talent and brand!! Love it so much 💜✨💜

[@NikkiKamminga]

Thanks Meg, I'm getting my hair done tomorrow hoping to be brave enough to go in front of the camera myself

[@laurasblog4224]

your videos are great, thank you.. and your voice is therapeutic , perfect for night time watching and chill xx

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

Thanks Laura, comments like yours really help me when I'm low on energy. I'm hoping to film a new one tomorrow for a lock of hair ring with silver leaf

[@lesliespiers8407]

Suggestion for another memorial heart:-- make a small heart with ashes THEN put the small heart @ a larger heart, with coloured resin.

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

Hi Leslie, I have another video where I put an umbilical cord heart into a larger necklace with breastmilk behind it. It looks so nice to to inlay smaller shapes on a nice background. Lots of stock images people can use on my website, including a few in this style :) Nikki

[@TheperksofbeingLou]

This is beautiful! Very meaningful. I’d have something like this done

[@LifeWithBrandi]

I love this! My mom has mentioned that when it's her time she wants to be cremated, I would love to do this for my sister and I

[@zaraflores8878]

Amazing!!! So pretty

[@Nangie.A]

I didn’t know you could do stuff like this with ashes!

[@reedamahmood6103]

So pretty

[@KomelAfzal]

You explained very clearly 💗

[@TiffanyinOklahoma]

Amazing work!

[@frisiagalery1580]

It's an adorable piece 😍, thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

You're so welcome :) Nikki

[@Carmise]

Very interesting!

[@jackiehaus9232]

Thank you for sharing this video♡♡

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

You’re welcome Jackie, I’m so glad they’re useful to people. Nikki

[@jessicataylor4542]

Love this thanks 😊

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

You're so welcome, hope it's helpful. I have a free course on Keepsaker Supplies for making memorial jewellery :) Nikki

[@paularoberts214]

Thanks for video I made a customer one today using this mold from you

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

Thanks Paula, I hope they liked it. I'm hoping to be offering the settings myself soon too so you can buy them together Nikki x

[@ItsMoesWorld]

I would have loved to do that when my mom passed.

[@DanielleNicole84]

Wow this would be great for people wh ok have lost love ones

[@specialk8927]

Cute

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

Thank you so much! Nikki :)

[@ashleighlanaexox]

My parents always tell me that they want to get cremated when they pass.. this would be a perfect way to always have them with me

[@KP-nx8lo]

When working with ashes please wear proper ppe gear! Especially if grinding the ashes, it can easily get into your lungs and make you VERY sick or even kill you. Love this idea

[@NikkiKamminga]

What makes you think I’m not wearing a mask please? In the video description you’ll see a link to the country specific buying guides where I recommend lots of different PPE options. I even have a full blog on this on the website - please have a look before making judgements 🙊 Nikki

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

Have you seen my recent videos? I now sell lots of PPE myself on the website. Have you managed to try something like this yet? Thanks Nikki

[@LaVonAnnette]

Omg. Omg. Omg. I would absolutely love to do this for my mom how has lost her mom and has her ashes. I have actually been trying to find an ash holder for like a necklace or something for her but nothing has wow’d me like this does. I wish I could ship you some ashes (that sounds so weird) but you understand lol.

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

Hi LaVon Annette I sell these over at Tree of Opals. Once you've ordered, we send you a kit with one of these little pots which you ship back to us. We return any remaining ashes along with your finished jewellery Nikki x

[@rebeccaprosser4019]

beautiful work! may I ask where you get the heart mould and heart pendant please ? x

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

Hi Rebecca I actually make them by hand myself, all the links are in the video's description including the full blog and instructions but this is the kit bit.ly/HeartNecklaceKit Thanks Nikki

[@keelybinns5549]

Hi can I ask why do you do two moulds but only use 1? Also how do you get the right size mould for you jewellery? Thanks

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

Hi Keely, we recommend you make two stones (perhaps with a colour variation, or add a bit of precious metal leaf to one) and send the client a proof photo to see which they prefer. Sometimes the client will ask you to set the second as an additional piece which gives them something to gift to a family member affordably, and a little extra income for yourself. I always always always let them know that I'll be returning the second free of charge though if they don't want an additional piece. They can put it in a frame or keep it as a spare. With the 18mm heart I was lucky because early on I found some glass "masters" to make moulds from that fit this setting perfectly. We also do a scalloped heart setting which I had made specifically to fit around the hearts I make moulds with. Other items, I buy the glass masters for mould making and send one to our manufacturers to make settings for - we're about to launch a few new designs that fit the moulds perfectly! I also sell mould making masters, will be listing the 18mm glass hearts if you'd like to try mould making yourself. Hope that helps! Nikki

[@NatalieBoat111]

question - would it still be possible to do this whole process in the bezel from the beginning? or do you suggest the molds then transfer?

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

The crown point heart setting we sell is open backed, so whilst you could add a layer of tape at the back to seal it and fill it with resin it would spill through the crown points. It's always much easier, in my opinion, to make stones with a mould so that a) if you make a mistake, it doesn't ruin the setting, b) your client can decide which they like best when you send them a proof picture, c) rubbing over the crown points means the stone is secure but can be removed for cleaning and repairs. I have a blog here about direct pours and stones keepsakersupplies.com/filled-vs-rubover-cabochon-settings/ We're hoping to add a heart setting soon which can be direct poured, and we will make sure the edges curve over at the top so the resin can't pop back out (like the Hannah and Ayla rings). Hope that helps! Nikki

[@mariakeenan4908]

How do you manage to find the right size heart to fit your setting?

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

In the video description (just click "show more") you'll see all the supplies I used, most of which I sell. You can buy a kit with the mould, setting, colour, resin etc. I make all the moulds myself by hand

[@rosebudramirez39]

Do you need a permit to do this? I cant find any info on it. Also, do you send a collection packet for them to send ashes to you? If yes. Do you include it in your price?

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

I've never heard of a permit needed. You could ask your local crematorium if they know of any local laws which might be applicable. Here in the UK a small sample of ashes like this is not legally classed as human remains, although Etsy don't allow the sale of pieces which will contain human ashes. I'm actually a law student and would love to know if any countries do require permits for it. All I'd recommend is good insurance coverage, and good care with health and safety, and never mixing up orders. Be strict with requiring order numbers to be used by every client when they post in ashes. Have a look at our blog where there are supplies listed for the kits we send out keepsakersupplies.com/supplies-list-usa/ We include the kit in the shipping cost Thanks Nikki

[@rosebudramirez39]

@@KeepsakerSupplies Thank you so much, I appreciate it!

[@celesteodonnell6966]

Hi!! Can you tell me where you purchased your molds?

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

Hi Celeste I make the moulds by hand and they're all for sale on Keepsaker Supplies, there are links in the video description. I sell all the supplies you need for this including a DIY all in one kit! Hope that helps. Nikki

[@celesteodonnell6966]

@@KeepsakerSupplies yes!!!!! That is super helpful!!!!! Thank you so much for for quick response!

[@WhisperSonnet]

Why did you make two heart molds if you only use one?

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

I use a double mould (silicone mould) to create two cabochons/flatbacks/stones for several reasons 1. If I mess one up, I have the other 2. It's quicker to make two at the same time than separately if you don't like the first 3. You can do colour variations to see which looks nicer 4. The customer gets the choice of which they prefer 5. The spare can be kept in case they lose the necklace 6. You can earn extra by offering to set the other cabochon as a second necklace for another family member, at a reduced price. Always let the customer know that you will return all the extras free of charge whether they choose the extra piece or not

[@mrmrsgroom8016]

How many of these would one of the 25g resin bottles make roughly?

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

A 60g bottle lasts us for a month or so at Tree of Opals, that's dozens and dozens of pieces. I'd guess a 25g bottle would make a dozen hearts? You can refill it from the 200g bottle we sell (that's what I do) Nikki

[@mrmrsgroom8016]

@@KeepsakerSupplies thank you so much! Also is this uv resin none yellowing? Id hate for a customers piece to go yellow over time? Thank you so much for the videos they are of great inspiration

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

@@mrmrsgroom8016 Thank you! So much. I'm just editing an ashes bead tutorial with our new charm cores. I really need to do a blog about yellowing soon! It's one of the most asked questions... I don't find it yellows often, unless a client misuses it (chemicals, too much sunlight etc). We remake around one piece a month over at Tree of Opals, out of perhaps 60 pieces made. Some people prefer to use epoxy and that's completely up to you, but the layers will take you days; if you pour it all in one go the ashes will sink and you don't get the nice depth . I don't think I could achieve what I achieve with epoxy, but then UV is expensive. No wastage though. Definitely a pros and cons list coming in the very near future. I'll try to remember to send you the link or just give us a like on Facebook. You're welcome to join the Breastmilk And Memorial Jewellery Group on Facebook too and I'll post it there! Nikki

[@mrmrsgroom8016]

@@KeepsakerSupplies oo exciting I will keep an eye out! Unfortunately I don't have Facebook but I'm subscribed to your Chanel and I'll turn the notification bell on. Its something I'm most definitely going to do. Are there any laws around selling this sort of thing or not really? Sorry for all the questions!

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

@@mrmrsgroom8016 have a good read of the blogs keepsakersupplies.com/category/making-keepsake-jewellery/making-ashes-jewellery/ and it depends what country you're in. Here in the UK, a small sample of ashes aren't considered to be human remains, even if they're human (for example), and Royal Mail are happy to ship within the UK with some restrictions (blog to follow). In Australia you need a permit, apparently, but most people don't bother I hear Nikki

[@heatherramage4023]

Where can I purchase these hearts please

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

Hi Heather, all the supplies I used are in the links in the video description. Here's the link to the heart setting bit.ly/HeartNecklaceKit but if you'd like me to make one for you with your loved one's ashes please visit my other website, Tree of Opals! Thanks Nikki

[@willowyoungblood6641]

Does it ever go yellow or turn an off color as it ages?

[@KeepsakerSupplies]

Sometimes, if you get a bad batch of resin or the customer doesn't follow instructions. If the resin smells really strong, that's usually an indicator. When you're new to resin work, it's a good idea to make some samples (some clear, some with colour, some with practice ashes) to keep in the sunshine to see if they yellow). You can still sell during this time if you make it REALLY clear to your customer that you're still at the testing phase and charge accordingly, so they know it may yellow. You can offer unlimited remakes if you like (some people offer refunds, but that's not necessary if the customer is fully informed first). You should give your customers care instructions including not to submerge resin in water, not to expose to too much UV/sunlight, no chemicals etc. Do a bit of research and find out the things that turn resin yellow. We sell dozens and dozens of pieces a month and occasionally we will get told something has yellowed. We know it's not the batch, because other pieces we made are fine, so we know the customer has probably had it in the sun too much or got moisturiser on it etc. But we don't blame them, we just remake for free and ask them really nicely to make sure they follow the care instructions for best longevity. Hope this helps Nikki