Microscope Slides with Opals

	Buy good quality slides from a Microscopy supplier, as these are less likely to have impurities which can result in breaking, shattering or chipping. If you have to get them from a craft store - buy by the box (it's cheaper).
	Use good quality laser printed images (that way colours won't run if wet) and keep embellishments as flat as possible - I like to rip the front layer of printing off & just use that (if using printed cardboard embellishments).
	I like to cheat a little (as it adds strength to finished piece), by gluing the images between the slides with some dimensional liquid. Gluing also makes sure your images stay exactly where you want them. Some people advise you not to do this - I can't figure out why! If using my idea and gluing - use laser printed images (so the colours don't run) a clear drying glue (I like Diamond glaze) and make sure you really squeeze the image to the slide (not talking about pressing hard here - rather smooshing the whole thing together to remove any air bubbles). This will give you a solid piece to work with and make edging the slide easier.