How Do You Make A Photo Paperweight?
Creating a beautiful and sentimental photo paperweight is a novel way to organize a messy desk while showing off your loved ones, pets or those you care about. Paperweights are making a strong comeback in popularity as well as making a statement about who is in your life. Buy “blank” paperweights at any craft store, such as Michael’s or Jo-Ann Stores. These are clear half globes made of glass with a cavity inside to fill. Copy a favorite picture on a color copier or print out a photo from your computer printer and center the globe on top of the subject. Trace around the bottom of the paperweight to encircle the subject of the photo. Cut out the photo just smaller than the area circled to fit just inside the paperweight’s lip. Apply a small amount of white glue to the bottom of the photo paperweight and affix the picture, photo side up, to the bottom of the globe. Spread another coat of glue across the back of the picture and squeeze out any excess glue with the brush. Start at the cent
